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Amparo Muñoz

21st June 1954 Vélez-Málaga, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain Acting

Amparo Muñoz y Quesada (21 June 1954 – 27 February 2011) was a Spanish actress, model and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe 1974 competition in Manila, Philippines, being the first and only Spaniard Miss Universe titleholder to date. Muñoz surrendered both the title and crown after six months due to refusal to follow the rules and regulations of the Miss Universe Organization. During that time, no successor was willing nor assigned to officially take her vacated placement. After her shortened reign, Muñoz became a popular actress in Spain and starred in several comedies, including Mama Turns 100, and in the dramas Clara es el Precio, The Other Bedroom and Dedicatory. Her personal life was often shrouded in notorious events and public controversies. She died on 27 February 2011 due to cerebral aneurysm complications and was cremated and buried at the Roman Catholic cemetery of Saint Michael in Málaga, Spain.

42 Movies 2 TV Shows 45 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Women 17th October 1997 as Maria
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Family 1st October 1996 as Carmen
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Love Ravings 13th November 1986 as Angélica Durán (segment "Delirio 1")