Miss Egypt
| Motto | Confidently Beautiful |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1927 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Cairo |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss World Miss Earth Miss International |
Official language | Arabic |
President | Hoda Aboud |
Miss Egypt (Arabic: ملكة جمال مصر) is a national beauty pageant in Egypt. The current Miss Egypt is Nariman Khaled, who was crowned on October 3, 2018.[1] [2]
History
Early years
The first Miss Egypt contest was held in 1927. Charlotte Wassef won the competition in 1934[3] and was also crowned Miss Universe 1953 in Brussels.[4][5] The only Miss Egypt winner that held the title of Miss World was Antigone Costanda, who was Miss Egypt 1953 and Miss World 1954. Miss Egypt 1954 was Iolanda Gigliotti, who later became known as Dalida because of her singing and film career.
Since 1986, the pageant has been sponsored by the hair care company Pantene. Many of the winners have found notable careers in television. It also introduced models and actresses such as Marina Papaelia and Yolanda Gigliotti (Dalida).
2012–2013: Absence in pageantry
In its 2012 – 2013 edition the pageant was cancelled due to revolutionary conflicts in Egypt.
2014–2015: Face to Face Modelling Agency
In 2014, Miss Egypt returns after two years absence, organized by Miss Egypt Organization Face to face (modelling agency), Let's Take Care of the Planet, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority.[6] On 27 of August, 2014, the first auditions were held at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, with 79 girls from across the country, The elimination took part over two rounds with 35 girls selected in round 1 and 20 final contestants are to enter the semi-finals (round 2), which was held at Citadel of Salah Ed-Din,then they participated in the qualifiers on the final round for the title of Miss Egypt 2014. The ceremony was held in Sharm el Sheikh on the 27 of September 2014. Lara Debbane was crowned Miss Egypt 2014 and will represent Egypt in Miss Universe 2014, Amina Ashraf was crowned Miss Egypt World 2014 and Nancy Magdy was crowned Miss Egypt Earth 2014.[7][8]
Titleholders
Miss Egypt
- The following is a list of winners. From 1986 to 2011, Pantene acquired the naming rights and the competition.
The pageant has not been held in 2011-2013 and 2015.
- The following is a list of winners. From 1986 to 2011, Pantene acquired the naming rights and the competition.
| Year | Miss Egypt |
|---|---|
| 1927 | Yolanda Kassar |
| 1934 | Charlotte Wassef |
| 1953 | Antigone Costanda |
| 1954 | Iolanda Gigliotti (Dalida) |
| 1956 | Norma Dugo |
| 1958 | Leila Saad |
| 1965 | Omaima Emara |
| 1986 | Hoda Aboud |
| 1987 | Heba Khalaf |
| 1988 | Amina Sami El Shelbaya |
| 1989 | Sally Attah |
| 1990 | Dalia El Behery |
| 1993 | Lamia El Noshy |
| 1994 | Ghada El Salem |
| 1995 | Perihan Adel Rohiem |
| 1996 | Amel Shawky Soleiman |
| 1997 | Iman Abdilla Thakeb |
| 1998 | Karine Fahmy |
| 1999 | Angie Abdalla |
| 2000 | Rania El-Sayed |
| 2001 | Sarah Shaheen |
| 2002 | Sally Shaheen |
| 2003 | Horeya Farghaly (Resigned) |
| 2003 | Nour El-Semary (Replaced Farghaly) |
| 2004 | Heba Ahmed El Sisy |
| 2005 | Meriam George |
| 2006 | Fawzia Mohamed |
| 2007 | Ehsan Hatem El Kirdany |
| 2008 | Yara Naoum |
| 2009 | Elham Wagdy |
| 2010 | Donia Hamed |
| 2014 | Lara Debbana |
| 2017 | Farah Sedky |
| 2018 | Nariman Khaled[9] |
Representatives at Big Four pageants
The following women have represented Egypt in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.[10][11] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.[12][13][14]
As of 2017, the Miss Egypt organisation only has the Miss Universe franchise and will send its winner to Miss Universe.
Miss Egypt Universe
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Egypt | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1987 | Hoda Aboud | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Amina Sami El Shelbaya | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 1989 | Sally Atta | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Dalia El Behery | Gharbia | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Lamia El Noshy | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Ghada El Salem | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Nadia El Ezz | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1996 | Hadeel Abd El Naga | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Iman Abdilla Thakeb | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Karine Fahmy | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1999 | Angie Abdalla | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Ranea El Sayed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2001 | Sarah Shaheen | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2002 | Sally Shaheen | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2003 | Nour El-Semary | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Heba Ahmed El Sisy | Dakahlia | Unplaced | Best National Costume (Top 10) |
| 2005 | Meriam George | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Fawzia Mohamed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Ehsan Hatem El Kirdany | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Yara Naoum | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2009 | Elham Wagdy | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Donia Hamed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Sara El-Khouly (*) | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Lara Debbana | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Farah Sedky | Cairo | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality |
| 2018 | Nariman Khaled | Hurghada | TBA |
- (*) Runner-up went to Miss Universe. Sara El-Khouly was designated by Miss Egypt Organization after the Miss Egypt Contest failed to held in 2011. While Donia Hamed was sent to Miss World 2011 by its organizer.
Miss Egypt World
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Egypt | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1987 | Heba Khalef | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 1988 | Dina El Nagar | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 1990 | Dalia El Behery | Gharbia | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Amel Shawky Soleiman | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Heba Ahmed El Sisy | Dakahlia | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Sanna Ismail Hamed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2009 | Samah Adel Shalaby | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Sara El-Khouly | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Donia Hamed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Amina Ashraf | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Nadeen Osama El Sayed | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Farah Shaaban | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Omnia Helal | Cairo | TBD |
- In 2016 the new organizer, Miss Egypt World took over the franchise of Miss World in Egypt.
Miss Egypt Earth
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Egypt | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2002 | Ines Gohar | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Arwa Yhaia Gouda | Alexandria | Top 16 | |
| 2005 | Elham Wagdy | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Meriam George | Cairo | Top 8 | |
| 2010 | Doa Hakam El Mal | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Nancy Magdy | Cairo | Top 16 |  Best National Costume |
| 2015 | Imaj Ahmed Hassan | Cairo | Unplaced | Snowman Building |
| 2018 | Lamia Fathi[15] | Cairo | TBD | TBD |
Miss Egypt International
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Egypt | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1999 | Angie Abdalla | Alexandria | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Hagar El Taher | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2004 | Dina Abel | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Elham Wagdy | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Madonna Khaled Adib | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Perihan Fateen | Cairo | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Farah Sedky | Cairo | TBD | TBD |
Before Miss Egypt
Representatives to Miss World
| Year | Miss World Egypt | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1953 | Marina Papaelia | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 1954 | Antigone Costanda | Miss World 1954 | |
| 1956 | Norma Dugo | Unplaced | |
Representatives to International Pageant of Pulchritude
| Year | Miss Universe Egypt | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1935 | Charlotte Wassef | Miss Universe 1935 |
International Winners
- Charlotte Wassef – International Pageant of Pulchritude 1935
- Antigone Costanda – Miss World 1954
- Arwa Gouda – Best Model of the World 2004
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=285&t=1532933
- ↑ https://m.beautypageants.in/miss-universe/nariman-khaled-crowned-miss-universe-egypt-2018/eventshow/66086270.cms
- ↑ http://www.elyomnew.com/news/nostalgia/2015/10/31/37254
- ↑ http://www.masrawy.com/News/news-ayamzaman/details/2015/1/29/439850/
- ↑ Nelson, Cynthia (1996). Doria Shafik, Egyptian feminist: a woman apart. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-977-424-413-1.
- ↑ "21 فتاة يتنافسون على لقب ملكة جمال مصر لعام 2014". Masrawy.
- ↑ "Miss Egypt 2014". english.alarabiya.net. 26 September 2014.
- ↑ "Miss Egypt 2014". missosology.org. 28 September 2014.
- ↑ http://www.missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=285&t=1532933
- ↑ Jun, Kwanwoo (2003-12-03). "Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Kenya, News (2011-07-15). "Beauty with scandals". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Vietnam, News (2008-10-08). "Những scandal của Miss World". Vietnam Express. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Lynda (2013-09-13). "The misses and missuses of the world". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ↑ Lowe, Aya (2016-01-25). "Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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