Miss World 1978 Miss World 1978 Miss World 1978, the 28th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 16 November 1978 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. The winner was Silvana Suárez from Argentina. She was crowned by Miss World 1977, Mary Stavin of Sweden. First runner-up was Ossie Margareta Carlsson representing Sweden, second was Denise Coward from Australia, third was Martha Eugenia Ortiz of Mexico, and fourth was Gloria Valenciano from Spain. This is the first time that the award for "Miss Talent" was given. 68 contestants participated in Miss World 1978. Last competed in 1970: Last competed
Miss World Switzerland Switzerland to Miss World. The pageant focused to organize the official pageant for Miss World who focused in the mission BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE. Since that year, Miss World Switzerland became the national franchise holder of Miss World in Switzerland. The winner of Miss World Switzerland represents her country at Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before, the winner was selected or handpicked in another local pageant in the country. Miss World Switzerland Miss World Switzerland is a Beauty pageant in Switzerland for Miss World pageant.