Miss Estonia
Formation | 1923 |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
Headquarters | Tallinn |
Location |
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Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | Estonian |
President | Valeri Kirss |
Website | www.missestonia.ee |
Eesti Miss Estonia is a national beauty pageant in Estonia.
History[]
The first Miss Estonia was elected in April 1923, her name was Sinaida Tamm. The competition was arranged by "Estonia Film" and the main aim was to find a new actress. In 1925 the competition was arranged by a major newspaper "Päevaleht". In 1931, Lilli Silberg was the first runner up at the Miss Europe contest in Paris. In 1932, Nadezda Peedi-Hoffmann was elected Miss Estonia and she held the title for 56 years, until 1988, when Heli Mets was awarded the title. Since then Estonia has had 15 beauty queens.[1] Miss Estonia has been participating in the Miss Universe pageant since 1993, starting with Kersti Tänavsuu.
Cancellation[]
In 2019 edition, the Eesti Miss beauty pageant has been canceled due to the lack of supporters for the annual project.
Mister Estonia[]
Valeri Kirss also produced the annual Mister Estonia (Mister Eesti) under Eesti Miss Estonia but the pageant does not exist since 2009. Here mentioned the recent winners:
- 2008 — Kaido Matson
- 2006 — Villu Loonde
Titleholders[]
Year | Eesti Miss Estonia | Notes |
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1923 | Sinaida Tamm | |
1925 | Antonie Bergmann | |
1929 | Meeta Kelgo | |
1930 | Amalie Smager | |
1931 | Lilly Silberg | |
1932 | Nadezda Peedi-Hoffmann | |
1988 | Heli Mets | |
1989 | Cathy Korju | |
1990 | Liis Tappo | Miss Baltic Sea 1992 |
1991 | Erika Bauer | |
1992 | Ruth Merila | |
1993 | Lilia Üksvärav | |
1994 | Eva Maria Laan | Miss Baltic Sea 1995 |
1995 | Enel Eha | |
1996 | Helen Mahmastol | |
1997 | Kristiina Heinmets | |
1998 | Kadri Väljaots | Miss Baltic Sea 1999 |
1999 | Triin Rannat | |
2000 | Evelyn Mikomägi | |
2001 | Inna Roos | |
2002 | Jana Tafenau | |
2003 | Maili Nõmm | |
2004 | Sirle Kalma | |
2005 | Jana Kuvaitseva | |
2006 | Kirke Klemmer | |
2007 | Viktoria Azovskaja | |
2008 | Kadri Nogu | |
2009 | Diana Arno | |
2011 | Madli Vilsar | |
2012 | Natalie Korneitsik | Kätlin Valdmets |
2013 | Kristina Karjalainen |
Big Four pageants representatives[]
Miss Universe Estonia[]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The winner of Eesti Miss Estonia represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.
Year | Eesti Miss Estonia | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
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Did not compete 2014—present | ||||
2013 | Kristina Karjalainen | Unplaced | Kristina was 4th Runner-up and Miss Golden Girl at Miss Globe International 2012 | |
2012 | Natalie Korneitsik | Unplaced | Natalie was Miss Globe Photogenic 2011, Elite Model Look and Top 10 at Miss Tourism International 2011 | |
Katlin Valdmets | Did not compete | Dethroned | ||
2011 | Madli Vilsar | Unplaced | MAdli was Moto Show Queen award at Miss Supranational 2015 | |
2010 | Did not compete | |||
2009 | Diana Arno | Unplaced | ||
2008 | Julia Kovaljova | Unplaced | ||
Kadri Nogu | Did not compete | |||
2007 | Viktoria Azovskaja | Unplaced | ||
2006 | Kirke Klemmer | Unplaced | ||
2005 | Jana Kuvaitseva | Did not compete | ||
2004 | Sirle Kalma | Unplaced | ||
2003 | Katrin Susi | Unplaced | ||
Maili Nomm | Did not compete | |||
2002 | Jana Tafenau | Unplaced | ||
2001 | Inna Roos | Unplaced | ||
2000 | Evelyn Mikomägi | Top 10 | Global Beauties Sexiest Woman Alive 2000 | |
1999 | Triin Rannat | Unplaced | ||
1998 | Mari Loorens | Unplaced | ||
1997 | Kristiina Heinmets | Top 10 | ||
1996 | Helen Mahmastol | Unplaced | ||
1995 | Enel Eha | Unplaced | ||
1994 | Eva-Maria Laan | Unplaced | Miss Baltic Sea 1995 | |
1993 | Kersti Tanavsuu | Unplaced |
See also[]
- Miss Baltic Sea
- Miss Europe
Notes[]
- In 1993, Kersti Tänavsuu (Miss Estonia 1993 First runner up) became the first Estonian representative in the Miss Universe pageant.[2][3]
- Other times that the first runner up replaced the original winner in Miss Universe competition are Mari Loorens (1998), Katrin Susi (2003) and Julia Kovaljova (2008).
- In 2005, Jana Kuvaitseva didn't compete in Miss Universe 2005 due to personal reasons but none of her runners up was sent to Thailand.
- The pageant produces 4 Miss Baltic Sea winners: Liis Tappo (1992), Eva Maria Laan (1995), Kadri Väljaots (1999) and Dagmar Makko (2001).
References[]
- ^ "Eesti Miss Estonia History". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Miss Estonia history". Archived from the original on 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2009-01-24.
- ^ "Miss Universe Country Lists A-F". Archived from the original on 2013-11-11.
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External links[]
- Miss Universe by country
- Beauty pageants in Estonia
- Recurring events established in 1923
- 1923 establishments in Estonia
- Estonian awards