Miss Universe 2003
| Miss Universe 2003 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 June 2003 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 71 |
| Placements | 15 |
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| Returns |
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| Winner | Amelia Vega Dominican Republic |
| Congeniality | Kai Davis (Antigua and Barbuda) |
| Best National Costume | Amelia Vega (Dominican Republic) |
| Photogenic | Carla Tricoli (Puerto Rico) |
Miss Universe 2003 was the 52nd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Figali Convention Center in Panama City, Panama on 3 June 2003.
The winner, Amelia Vega of the Dominican Republic was crowned by Justine Pasek of Panama as Miss Universe 2003. It was the country's first victory in the pageant's history.
Contestants from seventy-one countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The competition was hosted by Billy Bush and Daisy Fuentes. Musical quartet Bond and Puerto Rican singer-composer Chayanne performed in this year's pageant. This was also the first edition of Miss Universe to be aired on NBC.