Margaret Gardiner

Who is Margaret Gardiner?

Margaret Gardiner, from Woodstock, South Africa is the winner of the Miss Universe pageant in 1978. She was 18 years old when she won the pageant. After the 3 semi-final competitions, she entered the 5 finalists in 4th place, but ended up winning the pageant after answering the final question.

During the event held in Acapulco, she received her crown from Janelle Commissiong, the first black titleholder of the pageant.

She is now working as a print and television journalist in Los Angeles. She is married to Andre Nel, a professor at UCLA.