Miss Universe 1998, the 47th Miss Universe pageant was held on May 12, 1998 at the Stan Sheriff Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad & Tobago was crowned by Brook Lee of the United States;
Wendy Marcelle Fitzwilliam (born 4 October 1972) Trinidadian lawyer, actress, model, singer, TV Host & beauty queen won Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe 1998 becoming the second Miss Universe [in history] from Trinidad & Tobago and the fourth woman of African heritage to be appointed Miss Universe.
Eighty-one contestants competed that year.
Veruzhka Tatiana Ramírez (born July 30, 1979) is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder who was Miss Venezuela 1997, winner of the Best in Swimsuit award & first runner-up to Miss Universe 1998.
Joyce Marie Giraud Mojica (born April 4, 1975), also known as Joyce Giraud de Ohoven, is a Puerto Rican actress, model, film and television producer.