Armi Kuusela
Armi Kuusela | |
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Kuusela in 1952 | |
| Born | Armi Helena Kuusela 20 August 1934 |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Armi Helena Kuusela-Williams (née Kuusela, formerly Kuusela-Hilario; born 20 August 1934) is a Finnish-American beauty queen and philanthropist, best known for being the first-ever Miss Universe. In 1952, she gained national recognition by winning the Finnish beauty contest, Suomen Neito, which qualified her to represent Finland in the inaugural Miss Universe pageant held in Long Beach, California. Following her historic win, Kuusela dedicated her life to philanthropy, business, and cultural ambassadorship. Through the years, she became actively involved in numerous charitable organizations and was honored for her contributions to various causes.