UNKNOWN LOCATION: Miss Universe competition 1957, won by Miss Peru (1957)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Gladys Rosa Zender de Meier wins the Miss Universe competition for Peru. She is the? Full Description: “Miss Universe“ contest, won by “Miss Peru“, Gladys Rosa Zender de Meier Part of the SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH section Period Attitudes; Women; Competitions Background: Gladys Rosa Zender de Meier wins the Miss Universe competition for Peru. She is the first Latin American woman to win the title. The commentary says that although she was a few months under the contestant’s minimum age she kept the title. The commentary states that previously Miss USA Mary Leona Gage was disqualified in the semifinals as a married mother of two. FILM ID: VLVAEP4B9CV1LRK6KJ8UM58D05RVW To license this film, visit