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The Miss Universe 2003 Pageant was held in Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. 71 delegates from around the world who competed for the Miss Universe title.

At the conclusion of the final competition Miss Dominican Republic Universe Amelia Vega was crowned Miss Universe 2003 by Miss Universe 2002, Justine Pasek of Panama. She was the first woman from her country to win the title.

Panama hosted the pageant for the second time. In 1986, Miss Universe 1986 was held at ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City
Placements
The Miss Universe title was won by Amelia Vega of Dominican Republic. 
The runners-up were: 
1st runner-up - Mariangel Ruiz (Venezuela) 
2nd runner-up - Cindy Nell (South Africa) 
3rd runner-up - Sanja Papić (Serbia and Montenegro) 
4th runner-up - Miyako Miyazaki (Japan) 
The Top 10 were: 
Gislaine Rodrigues Ferreira (Brazil), Ndapewa Alfons (Namibia), Leanne Marie Cecile (Canada), Katerina Smrzova (Czech Republic), Faye Alibocas (Trinidad and Tobago) 
The Top 15 were: 
Claudia Ortiz de Zevallos (Peru), Ana José Sebastião (Angola), Susie Castillo (USA), Stefanie de Roux (Panama), Marietta Chrousala (Greece) 

Countries and territories which sent delegates and results.
Special awards
Miss Congeniality: Kai Davis (Antigua and Barbuda) 
Miss Photogenic: Carla Tricoli (Puerto Rico) 
Best National Costume: Amelia Vega (Dominican Republic)