The 1983 Miss Universe pageant was won by Lorraine Downes from New Zealand. According to rumours, Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes cried a lot after the pageant was over, as she never wanted to win. However, there is no proof for the same. Lorraine proved to be an amazing Miss Universe, and she only became more and more beautiful throughout her reign. Lorraine can be described as someone who was always down to earth and kind to others. However, the beauty never hid her pride for having conquered such an important title for her “small country”.