Maritza Sayalero
Beauty queen who was crowned Miss Venezuela in 1979
About Maritza Sayalero
Born 1961. Maritza Sayalero is a Venezuelan model, beauty pageant contestant, designer and businessperson.
Maritza Sayalero Fernández is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder. In 1979, she was crowned both Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe, the first woman from Venezuela to win this title.
Miss Venezuela 1979 Sayalero won Miss Venezuela 1979, representing Miss Departamento Vargas, and the right to represent her country in Miss Universe 1979.
Miss Universe Sayalero won Miss Universe 1979, held in Perth, Australia on July 19. She was the first titleholder from Venezuela.
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Who is Maritza Sayalero?
beauty queen who was crowned Miss Venezuela in 1979
When was Maritza Sayalero born?
Maritza Sayalero was born on 16 February 1961 in Caracas.
What is Maritza Sayalero's occupation?
Maritza Sayalero is a model, beauty pageant contestant, designer and businessperson.
What nationality is Maritza Sayalero?
Maritza Sayalero is Venezuelan.
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