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Born on June 21, 1954 in Vélez-Málaga, Málaga Province, Spain, Amparo Muñoz was a film actor, model and beauty pageant contestant. Amparo Muñoz died on February 27, 2011 at the age of 56. Listed accolades include Miss Universe (1974) and Miss Spain (1973). The listed height was 170 cm.
My Take
What stays with me about Amparo Muñoz is not the crown but the way she walked away from it. Being the first and only Spaniard to win Miss Universe, in 1974, would have defined most lives forever, yet she handed it back within six months because she refused to bend to the organization's rules. That is a rare kind of integrity, and it tells me far more than any pageant sash could. Her later film career feels like a natural extension of a woman who insisted on living on her own terms. I find that quietly heroic, and I admire her for it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amparo Muñoz
- Name (Japanese)
- アンパロ・ムニョス
- Reading
- あんぱろ・むにょす
- Born
- June 21, 1954 – February 27, 2011
- Origin
- Vélez-Málaga, Málaga Province, Spain
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / model / beauty pageant contestant
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Miss Universe
- 1973 Miss Spain
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amparo Muñoz born?
Amparo Muñoz was born on June 21, 1954.
When did Amparo Muñoz die?
Amparo Muñoz died on February 27, 2011, aged 56.
Where was Amparo Muñoz from?
Amparo Muñoz was from Vélez-Málaga, Málaga Province, Spain.
What did Amparo Muñoz do?
Amparo Muñoz worked as film actor, model, beauty pageant contestant.
How tall was Amparo Muñoz?
Amparo Muñoz was 170 cm tall.
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