Maritza Seyalero became the first woman from Venezuela to win the Miss Universe title. Ever since her first swimsuit pictures came out during the pageant, she became a major favourite for the crown. Sayalero showed enough of her legendary poise to become the indisputable leader of the night, winning the swimsuit, interview and evening gown competitions at the pageant. Immediately after the live telecast ended, the stage collapsed, as too many journalists and photographers had stormed on to get a photograph of the new queen.