Miss Universe 1994

Miss Universe 1994
Miss Universe 1994
	Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994
Date	21 May 1994
Presenters	Bob Goen; Arthel Neville; Angela Visser;
Entertainment	Peabo Bryson; Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company; Eraserheads;
Venue	Plenary Hall, Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster	CBS (international); ABS-CBN (DWWX-TV) (official broadcaster);
Entrants	77
Placements	10
Debuts	Russia; Slovakia; Zimbabwe;
Withdrawals	Austria; Belize; Czech Republic; Ghana; Lebanon; Nicaragua; Suriname; United States Virgin Islands;
Returns	Cook Islands; Egypt; Republic of China;
Winner	Sushmita Sen; India
Congeniality	Barbara Kahatjipara (Namibia)
Best National Costume	Charlene Gonzales (Philippines)
Photogenic	Minorka Mercado (Venezuela)

Miss Universe 1994 was the 43rd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines, on 21 May 1994. Seventy-seven contestants competed during this year.

At the conclusion of the event, Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico crowned Sushmita Sen of India as Miss Universe 1994, marking the first time India won Miss Universe, which they would later win again in 2000 and in 2021.