Miss International 1999 was the 39th

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pageant, held at the U-Port Hall in

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, Japan on 14 December 1999. Paulina Gálvez of Colombia won and was crowned by

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of Panama. It is the second time Colombia has won the pageant. Contestants from fifty-one countries and territories participated in the pageant, which was hosted by

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and Mari Christine.

Background

Selection of participants

Replacements

Michelle Sablan of the Northern Mariana Islands was replaced by the first runner-up of Miss Marianas 1999, Miyuki Hill due to being overage. Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999, Janelle Bautista had to resign due to citizenship issues because she is an American citizen. Due to this, Binibining Pilipinas-World 1999,

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assumed the aforementioned title, and Lalaine Edson, Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999, assumed the title of Quiambao. The title of Edson was then assumed by Georgina Sandico, one of the ten semi-finalists.

Results

Placements

Special awards

Contestants

Fifty-one contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

* {{Miss International 1999 delegates

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