Finland at major beauty pageants
This is a list of Finland's representatives and their placements at the international pageants, considered the most important in the world.
- Two — Miss Universe crown (1952 • 1975)
- One — Miss World crowns (1957)
- One — Miss International crowns (1973)
The criteria for the Big Four inclusion are based on specific standards such as the pageant's global prominence and prestige approved by worldwide media; the quality and quantity of crowned delegates recognized by international franchisees and pageant aficionados; the winner's post pageant activities; the pageant's longevity, consistency, and history; the sincerity of the pageant's specific cause, platform, and advocacy; the overall pre-pageant activities, production quality and global telecast; the enormity of internet traffic; and the extent of popularity amongst pageant fans across the globe.[1][2][3][4][5]
Finland's Big Four titleholders
- Color key
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
YEAR | MISS UNIVERSE | MISS WORLD | MISS INTERNATIONAL | MISS EARTH |
---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Alina Voronkova TBA |
Eevi Ihalainen TBA |
Jenny Lappalainen TBA |
x |
2017 | Michaela Söderholm | Adriana Gerxhalija | Pihla Koivuniemi Top 15 |
x |
2016 | Shirly Karvinen | Heta Sallinen | Emilia Seppänen Top 15 |
x |
2015 | Rosa-Maria Ryyti | Carola Miller | Saara Ahlberg | x |
2014 | Bea Toivonen | Krista Haapalainen Top 25 |
Tuula Polvi 4th Runner-up |
x |
2013 | Lotta Hintsa | Maija Kerisalmi | Helianna Ylimaula | x |
2012 | Sara Chafak | Sabina Särkkä | Viivi Suominen 1st Runner-up |
Kristiina Airi |
2011 | Pia Pakarinen | Sara Sieppi | Niina Lavonen | x |
2010 | Viivi Pumpanen | Anne Nurminen | Susanna Turja | x |
2009 | Essi Pöysti | Sanna Kankaanpää | Linda Wikstedt Top 15 |
x |
2008 | Satu Tuomisto | Linda Wikstedt | Janna Tannilla | Minna Nikkila |
2007 | Noora Hautakangas | Linnea Annikki | Joanna Väre | Anna Pohtimo |
2006 | Ninni Laaksonen | Jenniina Tuokko | Karoliina Yläjoki | Linnea Aaltonen |
2005 | Hanna Ek | Elina Nurmi (Did not compete) |
Susanna Laine 2nd Runner-up |
Rita Aaltolahti |
2004 | Mira Salo | Nina Tikanmäki | Henna Ylilauri | Iida Laatu |
2003 | Anna Strömberg | Katri Hynninen | Suvi Hartlin 2nd Runner-up |
Jenni Suominen |
2002 | Janette Broman | Hannenn Hynynen | Katariina Kulve | Elina Hurve Top 10/3rd Runner-up |
2001 | Heidi Willman | Jenni Dahlman | Hanna Pajulammi | Martina Kortelampi |
2000 | Suvi Miinala | Salima Peippo | Kati Nirkko Top 15 |
↑ No Pageant Held (established in 2001 in Manila, Philippines) |
1999 | Vanessa Forsman | Maria Laamanen | Saija Palin 2nd Runner-up | |
1998 | Jonna Kauppila | Maaret Nousiainen | Piia Hartikainen Top 15 | |
1997 | Karita Tykkä | Minna Lehtinen | Maria Hietanen | |
1996 | Lola Odusoga 2nd Runner-up |
Hanna Hirvonen | Ulrika Wester | |
1995 | Heli Pirhonen | Terhi Koivisto | Susanne Tasa (Did not compete) | |
1994 | Henna Meriläinen | Mia Forsell | Marja Vuoristo | |
1993 | Tarja Smura Top 10 |
Janina Frostell Top 15 |
Arlene Kotala | |
1992 | Kirsi Syrjänen | Petra Von Hellens Top 15 |
Tiina Salmesvirta Top 15 | |
1991 | Tanja Vienonen | Nina Autio | Päivi Hytinkoski | |
1990 | Tiina Vierto | Tuula Polvi 3rd Runner-up |
Anu Yli-Mäenpää Top 15 | |
1989 | Åsa Lövdahl Top 10 |
Åsa Lövdahl | Minna Kittilä | |
1988 | Nina Björnström | Nina Björnström | Sari Pääkkönen Top 15 | |
1987 | Outi Tanhuanpää | Minna Rinnetmäki | Niina Kärkkäinen | |
1986 | Tuula Polvi 4th Runner-up |
Satu-Riitta Alaharja | Maarit Salomäki | |
1985 | Marja Kinnunen | Marja Kinnunen | Marjukka Tontti Top 15 | |
1984 | Anna-Liisa Tilus | Anna-Liisa Tilus Top 15 |
Tiina Hyvärinen Top 15 | |
1983 | Nina Rekola Top 12 |
Marita Pekkala | Niina Kesäniemi | |
1982 | Sari Aspholm Top 12 |
Sari Aspholm 1st Runner-up |
Aino Summa Top 15 | |
1981 | Merja Varvikko | Pia Nurminen | Merja Varvikko | |
1980 | Sirpa Viljamaa | Ritva Helena Tamio | Paula Nieminen | |
1979 | Päivi Uitto | Tuire Pentikäinen | Käte Nyberg 3rd Runner-up | |
1978 | Seija Paakkola | Eija Laaksonen Top 15 |
Hymy Marja Suuronen | |
1977 | Armi Aavikko | Asta Seppälä Top 15 |
Arja-Liisa Lehtinen | |
1976 | Suvi Lukkarinen | Merja Tammi 4th Runner-up |
Maarit Leso | |
1975 | Anne Marie Pohtamo WINNER |
Leena Kaarina Vainio Top 15 |
Eeva Mannerberg 1st Runner-up | |
1974 | Johanna Raunio 2nd Runner-up |
Talvikki Ekman | Johanna Raunio 2nd Runner-up | |
1973 | Raija Stark | Seija Mäkinen | Anneli Björkling WINNER | |
1972 | Maj-Len Grönholm | Anneli Björkling 5th Runner-up |
Tarja Annikki Leskinen Top 15 | |
1971 | Pirjo Laitila 2nd Runner-up |
Mirja Halme | Hannele Halme 4th Runner-up | |
1970 | Ursula Rainio | Hannele Hamara | Irene Karvola | |
1969 | Harriet Eriksson 1st Runner-up |
Päivi Raita Top 15 |
Satu Charlotta Östring 1st Runner-up | |
1968 | Leena Brusiin 2nd Runner-up |
Leena Sipilä | Satu Kostiainen | |
1967 | Ritva Lehto 3rd Runner-up |
Hedy Rännäri | Terttu Ronkainen Top 15 | |
1966 | Satu Östring 1st Runner-up |
Marita Gellman | ↑ No Pageant Held | |
1965 | Virpi Miettinen 1st Runner-up |
Raija Salminen Top 16 |
Esti Åstring Top 15 | |
1964 | Sirpa Suosmaa Top 10 |
Maila Maria Östring | Maila Maria Östring 4th Runner-up | |
1963 | Riitta Kautiainen Top 15 |
Marja-Liisa Ståhlberg 2nd Runner-up |
Anneli Rantala | |
1962 | Aulikki Järvinen 2nd Runner-up |
Kaarina Leskinen 1st Runner-up |
Eeva Malinen Top 15 | |
1961 | Ritva Wächter | Ritva Wächter Top 15 |
Marja Ryönä Top 15 | |
1960 | Maija-Leena Manninen | Margareta Schaouman | Marketta Nieminen | |
1959 | Tarja Nurmi (Did not compete) |
Margit Jaatinen | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 1960 in California, United States and then it was transferred in 1968 in Tokyo, Japan) | |
1958 | Pirkko Mannola (Did not compete) |
Eva-Maija Sariola (Did not compete) | ||
1957 | Marita Lindahl (Did not compete) |
Marita Lindahl WINNER | ||
1956 | Mirva Arvinen (Did not compete) |
Sirpa Koivu | ||
1955 | Sirkku Talja | Mirva Arvinen | ||
1954 | Lenita Airisto | Yvonne de Bruyn | ||
1953 | Teija Anneli Sopanen | Maija-Riitta Tuomaala | ||
1952 | Armi Kuusela WINNER |
Eva Hellas 3rd Runner-up | ||
1951 | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 1952 in California, United States and then it was transferred in 1960 in Florida, United States) | x |
Name of Pageant | Placements | Best Result |
---|---|---|
Miss Universe | 18 | Winner (1952 • 1975) |
Miss World | 18 | Winner (1957) |
Miss International | 28 | Winner (1973) |
Miss Earth | 1 | 3rd Runner-up (2002) |
Total | 65 | 4 Winners |
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.sashfactor.info/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2004
- ↑ International Beauty Pageant Ranking
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ http://www.missuniverse-sweden.com
- ↑ http://www.missworld.com/contestants/Sweden/