Miss Universe 1970

Miss Universe 1970
Marisol Malaret
Date11 July 1970
Presenters
VenueMiami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Broadcaster
Entrants63
Placements15
Debuts
  • Czechoslovakia
Withdrawals
  • Bonaire
  • Thailand
  • Yugoslavia
Returns
  • Lebanon
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Portugal
WinnerMarisol Malaret
Puerto Rico
CongenialityHilary Best (Guam)
Best National CostumeRoxana Brown (Bolivia)
PhotogenicMargaret Hill (Bermuda)

Miss Universe 1970 was the 19th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, the United States, on 11 July 1970.

At the conclusion of the event, Gloria Diaz of the Philippines crowned Marisol Malaret of Puerto Rico as Miss Universe 1970. It is the first victory of Puerto Rico in the competition.

Contestants from sixty-three countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Bob Barker in his fourth consecutive year, while June Lockhart provided commentary and analysis throughout the event.