Miss Universe 2003

Miss Universe 2003
Date3 June 2003
Presenters
Entertainment
VenueFigali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama
Broadcaster
  • International :NBC
  • Official:TVN
Entrants71
Placements15
Withdrawals
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Chile
  • Ghana
  • Honduras
  • Kenya
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Portugal
  • United States Virgin Islands
  • Uruguay
Returns
  • Argentina
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • New Zealand
  • Chinese Taipei
WinnerAmelia Vega
Dominican Republic
CongenialityKai Davis (Antigua and Barbuda)
Best National CostumeAmelia Vega (Dominican Republic)
PhotogenicCarla 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.