Miss Universe 2019
| Miss Universe 2019 | |
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| Date | 8 December 2019 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | Ally Brooke |
| Venue | Tyler Perry Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 90 |
| Placements | 20 |
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| Winner | Zozibini Tunzi South Africa |
| Congeniality | Olga Buława, Poland |
| Best National Costume | Gazini Ganados, Philippines |
Miss Universe 2019 was the 68th Miss Universe pageant, held at Stage 1 of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on 8 December 2019.
At the end of the event, Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa was crowned as Miss Universe 2019 by Catriona Gray of the Philippines. It was South Africa's third win after 1978 and their recent victory in 2017. This edition also saw the crowning of the first black woman from the country to win and the first since Leila Lopes of Angola in 2011.
Contestants from ninety countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Steve Harvey for the fifth consecutive year, with Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and Vanessa Lachey as backstage correspondents. Ally Brooke performed in this year's pageant.
The competition also featured the debut of the new Mouawad Power of Unity crown, crafted in 18-karat gold and 1,770 diamonds, including a shield-cut golden canary diamond at the center weighing at 62.83 carats. The crown is said to be worth $5 million.