Miss World 1987

 Miss World 1987

 

The 37th Miss World Pageant was held on November 12, 1987 in the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. The winner was Ulla Weigerstorfer (Queen of Europe) from Austria. Runner up was Albani Josefina Lozada Jimenez (Queen of Americas) from Venezuela, and third was Anna Margret Jonsdottir from Iceland.

Ulla Weigerstorfer - Austria
Ulla Weigerstorfer won the 1987 Miss World contest, representing Austria. A veterinary science student from Vienna said it was all like a dream: "I'm so happy, I couldn't say," the then 20-year-old student and part-time model told reporters after being crowned Miss World in the 37th annual pageant at London's Royal Albert Hall. "I didn't think I would win," she said. "I feel there were 78 Miss Worlds here." The 5-foot-11 blue eued blonde, the first Austrian to win the title since 1969, was chosen from among 78 contestants. The bookmakers had offered odds against her winning of 20-1. Weigerstorfer also was named the winner of Queen of Beauty trophy for Europe, one of five continental prizes. After relinquish her title, Ulla returned to her home country of Austria and has starred in TV series, presented her own radio sport show, written two books about cosmetics and worked in the fast food industry. She also finds time for charity work and show jumping her three horses, a sport which she loves.