The Many Latinas Crowned Miss UniverseOctober 19, 2012 at 11:27 AMLink CopiedRead full article1 / 18Gladys Zender - Peru, Miss Universe 1957 Photo by: Cover 1958 Miss Universe ProgramGladys Zender - Peru, Miss Universe 1957Zender was the first Latin American woman to become Miss Universe. Her son, Christian Meier, is a well-known telenovela actor and singer.From Argentina to Venezuela, meet a few of the Latinas who brought home the title of "the most beautiful woman in the world." View comments