Miss Seychelles
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| Formation | 1969 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Victoria |
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Chairperson | Stephanie Duval |
Parent organization | Beauty Empowerment Seychelles (BES) |
| Website | Official website |
Miss Seychelles is a national Beauty pageant of Seychelles responsible for selecting representatives to Miss World.
History[]
The Miss Seychelles Beauty Pageant was relaunched in 2012 after 4 year's absence from the Seychelles’ events calendar. In 2017 was the last pageant fundent by the government.[1] In 2020, the Miss Seychelles returned under the new name "Miss Seychelles the National Pageant" and it will be organized by the newly formed organization, Beauty Empowerment Seychelles (BES), with Stephanie Duval as the chairperson and she will be assisted by Margaret Raguin and Kevin Perine.[2][3]
Mission[]
The pageant's mission is to continue to
- "propose a new era of involvement for the winner of the competition, opening the door of opportunity in the form of travelling abroad to represent Seychelles, not only in the Miss World pageant, but also at trade fairs and other international events as an ambassadress and spokesperson for our islands - their culture, spectacular natural beauty and national identity."
National franchise[]
The National Contest is conducted in agreement with Miss World Limited, the owners and organizers of the Miss World Contest, to elect "Miss World" and it is also an official preliminary contest to select a representative to participate in the Miss World Contest.
Titleholders[]
| Year | Miss Seychelles | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Sylvia Labonte | Victoria |
| 1970 | Nicole Barallon | Victoria |
| 1971 | Nadia Morel du Boil | Victoria |
| 1972 | Jane Edna Straevens | Victoria |
| 1973 | June Gouthier | Victoria |
| 1975 | Amelie Lydia Michel | Victoria |
| 1992 | Myrna Chantal Hoareau | La Digue |
| 1994 | Marquise David | Victoria |
| 1995 | Shirley Low-Meng | Victoria |
| 1996 | Christina Pillay | Victoria |
| 1997 | Michelle Lane | Victoria |
| 1998 | Alvina Antoinette Grandcourt | Victoria |
| 1999 | Anne-Mary Jorre | Victoria |
| 2008 | Elena Angione | Mahé |
| 2012 | Sherlyn Ferneau | Victoria |
| 2013 | Agnes Gerry | Victoria |
| 2014 | Camila Estico | Victoria |
| 2015 | Linne Freminot | Mahé |
| 2016 | Christine Barbier | Mahé |
| 2017 | Hilary Joubert[4] | Victoria |
| 2021 | Kelly-Mary Annette | Mahé |
Seychelles at International pageants[]
Miss Universe Seychelles[]
- : 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
| Year | Miss Seychelles | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2008—present | ||||
| 2007 | Wendy Boniface | Did not compete | ||
| Did not compete between 1996—2006 | ||||
| 1995 | Maria Payet | Unplaced | ||
Miss World Seychelles[]
- : 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
| Year | Miss Seychelles | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2018—present | |||||
| 2017 | Hilary Joubert | Unplaced | |||
| 2016 | Christine Barbier | Unplaced | |||
| 2015 | Linne Freminot | Unplaced | |||
| 2014 | Camila Estico | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Agnes Gerry | Unplaced | |||
| 2012 | Sherlyn Ferneau | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2009—2011 | |||||
| 2008 | Elena Angione | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2000—2007 | |||||
| 1999 | Anne-Mary Jorre | Unplaced | |||
| 1998 | Alvina Antoinette Grandcourt | Unplaced | |||
| 1997 | Michelle Lane | Unplaced | |||
| 1996 | Christina Pillay | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Shirley Low-Meng | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Marquise David | Unplaced | |||
| 1993 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1992 | Myrna Chantal Hoareau | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 1976—1991 | |||||
| 1975 | Amelie Lydia Michel | Unplaced | |||
| 1974 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1973 | June Gouthier | Unplaced | |||
| 1972 | Jane Edna Straevens | Top 15 | |||
| 1971 | Nadia Morel du Boil | Unplaced | |||
| 1970 | Nicole Barallon | Unplaced | |||
| 1969 | Sylvia Labonte | Unplaced | |||
Miss International Seychelles[]
- : 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
| Year | Miss Seychelles | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 1996—present | ||||
| 1995 | Josianne Dorby | Unplaced | ||
Miss Intercontinental Seychelles[]
- : 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
| Year | Miss Seychelles | Placement at Miss Intercontinental | Special Awards | Notes | |
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| 2021 | Kelly-Mary Annette | 3rd Runner-Up | Miss Intercontinental Africa Media Favorite |
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| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2018 | Naomy Kelly Dennisia King | Unplaced | Direct Pass | ||
| 2017 | Falaine Dora | Unplaced | |||
| 2016 | Isabel Lavigne | Top 15 | Miss Hospitality | ||
| Did not compete between 2009—2015 | |||||
| 2008 | Sophia Marie Praslinois | Top 15 | Miss Intercontinental Africa | ||
| 2007 | Solanna Domingue | Top 16 | Best in Evening Gown | ||
| 2006 | Wendy Boniface | Unplaced | |||
References[]
- ^ Ernesta, Sharon (13 September 2018). "Citing high costs, government to stop organising Miss Seychelles beauty pageant". Seychelles News Agency. Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Seychelles National Pageant on Instagram: "Casting Call for contestants Miss Seychelles the National Pageant 2020"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Another era for Miss Seychelles". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/LeSeychellois/
External links[]
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