competed in 1995 Replacements - The winner of Miss Universo Chile 1997, Hetu'u Rapu from Easter Island was replaced by her 1st runner-up, Claudia Delpín; because Hetu'u did not meet the age requirement of 18 to take part at Miss Universe 1997 by 17 days. - The winner of Miss Deutschland 1997, Nadine Schmidt elected not to participate at Miss Universe 1997, and she was replaced by her 3rd runner-up, Agathe Neunen because the other runners-up did not meet the age requirement of 18 to take part at Miss Universe. However, Schmidt later participated at Miss Baltic Sea 1997 and won the crown. Awards - Miss Congeniality (Laura Csortan) - Miss Photogenic (Abbygale Arenas) - Best National Costume (Claudia Vásquez) General references References 1997 1997 in the United States 1997 beauty pageants Beauty pageants in the United States 1997 in Florida Events in Miami Beach, Florida May 1997 events in the United States