September 15th – October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month, so if you happen to be reading this article around that time, we’re happy for you! And if not, why not prepare yourself for the festivities by learning some facts about the 10 most legendary Hispanic beauty queens? Not only did they succeed on the beauty pageant stage, but they went on to have groundbreaking careers that made them the envy of every Latina girl who dreams big. With that in mind, in no particular order, here are the Hispanic beauty contestant winners who continue to leave a huge impact.
10. Susana Duijm
Miss Venezuela 1955, Carmen Susana Duijm Zubillaga was among the top 15 at the Miss Universe pageant that year. But lest you think she responded by quietly walking off into the Sunset of Shame, she went on to win Miss World, becoming the first Latina to do so. She went on to become a popular actress in Venezuela, living to the ripe age of 79. Oh, and she even has an arepa – a type of cornmeal cake – named in her honor. Who wouldn’t want that to be their legacy?
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10 Hispanic Beauties Who Won Major Pageants 
