About Gloria Karamañites
Born 1960. Gloria Karamañites is a Panamanian beauty pageant contestant.
Gloria Karamañites (born 24 December 1960) is a Panamanian actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She became the first Black woman to win the Miss Panamá beauty pageant title in 1980 and is the subject of the Miss Panama documentary.
Karamañites competed in the national beauty pageant Miss Panamá 1980, representing the Colón Province. During the final competition, pageant officials tried to block her victory by having her answer an additional obscure legal question. Karamañites' victory was celebrated as a success for Afro-Panamanians and Afro-descendants in Panama. She was the first Black Panamanian to have won the Miss Panamá competition.
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Who is Gloria Karamañites?
Miss Universe 1980 contestant
When was Gloria Karamañites born?
Gloria Karamañites was born on 24 December 1960 in Panama City.
What is Gloria Karamañites's occupation?
Gloria Karamañites is a beauty pageant contestant.
What nationality is Gloria Karamañites?
Gloria Karamañites is Panamanian.
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· Wikipedia: Gloria Karamañites
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