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Encyclopedia > List of beauty contests


This is an international list of beauty contests around the world. See also an article about beauty contests. Mrs. ...

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Women's contests

International contests

Dia Mirza, Miss Asia Pacific 2000 The Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. ... Miss Baltic Sea, beauty pageant for countries that border the Baltic Sea: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. ... Screenshot depicting logo of Miss Chinese International Pageant 2006. ... Marina Tsintikidou, Miss Europe 1992. ... The Miss Globe logo Miss Globe International, also known simply as Miss Globe, is a beauty pageant which is annually held in eastern Mediterranean region. ... Miss Scandinavia, beauty pageant for Nordic females, sponsored by FINNARTIST in partnership with the tv-channel MTV3. ... Miss Teen International is a beauty pageant that brings about 30-35 young women representing their country in order to win the crown of Miss Teen International. ... Miss Tourism Queen International is an annual Chinese-based international beauty contest that has gained much popularity since its establishment in 2004. ... Mrs. ... Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (IPA pronunciation: [1]) (born September 4, 1981) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, and model. ... Supermodel Of The World (Ford Supermodel Of The World, former name Face of the 80s) is the biggest modelling contest in the world. ... Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant founded in 2001 by Carousel Productions Inc. ... Miss Intercontinental probably began in 1971 but it began officially as the Miss Teenage Intercontinental beauty pageant in 1973. ... Miss International (officially titled The International Beauty Pageant) is the fourth largest beauty pageant in the world. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... Miss World logo The Miss World pageant is an international beauty pageant founded in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. ...

National contests

Africa

  • Ethiopia
    • Miss Ethiopia [1]
  • Namibia
    • Miss Namibia, see also German article
  • Uganda
    • Miss Uganda

The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant began in 1985 and still continues today. ...

Asia

  • Indonesia
    • Puteri Indonesia - Miss Indonesia Universe, Miss Indonesia International, Miss Indonesia Asia Pacific, see also Indonesian article
    • Miss Indonesia - Miss Indonesia World, see also Indonesian article
    • Puteri Tionghoa Indonesia - Miss Indonesia Chinese Cosmos International
  • Israel
    • Miss Israel, see also German article, Hebrew article
  • Korea
    • Miss Korea
  • Philippines
    • Binibining Pilipinas
    • Miss Philippines-Earth
    • Mutya ng Pilipinas
    • Miss Republic of the Philippines (now defunct)

––––•(-•MISS BANGLADESH•-)•–––– There have been Miss bangladesh Pageants ever since it started, but was soon history because of a islamic group who fought for its ban because of the things that need to be done like revealing the female body. ... Miss Asia Pageant, organized by the Asia Television Limited (ATV, a broadcast company in Hong Kong), organized this event since 1985. ... Screenshot depicting logo of Miss Chinese International Pageant 2006. ... The Miss Hong Kong Pageant (香港小姐競選 or simply 港姐), or simply MHK, is a beauty pageant organised by the leading Hong Kong television station, Television Broadcasts (TVB). ... Femina Miss India (Manoj Prerogative - 9886879782) is an annual, national beauty pageant held in India and organized by Femina, a womens magazine published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... Miss Chennai is an immensely popular beauty pageant contest organised by VIBA on behalf of Miss Chennai Foundation since 1999 in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, India. ... Puteri Indonesia (literally means Princess of Indonesia) is one of 2 biggest beauty pageants in Indonesia, and also the oldest one. ... Miss Indonesia or Miss Indonesia World is one of two biggest Indonesian beauty pageants. ... A Clarion Girl is a campaign girl chosen to represent the Clarion car audio products in television and print advertising campaigns. ... The Miss Universe Japan Organization was created in 1998 in response to Japans recent lack of finalists at the Miss Universe pageant. ... Miss Lebanon - Lebanons Official National Beauty Pageant (Arabic: انتخابات ملكة جمال لبنان ) is a beauty contest in Lebanon. ... Miss Malaysia represents Malaysia in two of the major international pageant contest - Miss World and Miss Universe. ... The Miss Nepal beauty pageant is an annual event held in Kathmandu where a new Miss Nepal is crowned every year. ... There is none. ... Binibining Pilipinas or Miss Philippines is the most prestigious beauty pageant in the Philippines. ... The Miss Philippines-Earth is a beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in the Philippines. ... Miss Singapore Universe 2005 Cheryl Tay competing in swimsuit competition during the Miss Universe 2005 pageant Miss Singapore Universe 2006 Carol Cheong strutting down the runway at the Miss Universe 2006 presentation show. ... Miss Thailand (Thai: ) is a national pageant beauty pageant for unmarried women in Thailand. ... The Miss Thailand Universe is a beauty pageant that has been held every year since 2000, with winners competing in the Miss Universe, Miss Earth, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Asia Pacific, and Miss Tourism World pageants. ... Miss Thailand World is a national pageant, whos winners go on to compete in the Miss World competition. ... Miss Tibet 2005 - Photo Courtesy of Lobsang Wangyal Productions[1] Miss Tibet is an annual beauty pageant held in Dharamsala, India. ...

Europe

  • Austria
  • Czech Republic
    • Miss České Republiky, see also German article
  • Denmark
    • Frøken Danmark, see also German article
  • Estonia
    • Eesti Miss Estonia, see also German article
  • Germany
    • Miss Deutschland, see also German article
    • Miss Germany
    • Misses Germany, see also German article
  • Ireland
    • Miss Ireland, see also German article
  • Latvia
    • Mis Latvija, see also German article
  • Lithuania
    • Mis Lietuva, see also German article
  • Luxembourg
    • Miss Luxembourg, see also German article
  • Macedonia
    • Mis na Makedonija, see also German article
  • Malta
    • Miss Malta, see also German article
  • Norway
    • Frøken Norge
  • Poland
    • Miss Polonia, see also Polish article
    • Miss Polski, see also Polish article
  • Portugal
    • Miss Portugal, see also German article
  • San Marino
    • Miss San Marino see also German article
  • Sweden
    • Fröken Sverige
    • Miss Earth Sweden
  • Switzerland
    • Miss Suisse / Schweiz / Svizzera / Svizra, see also French article
  • Ukraine
    • Miss Ukraina, see also German article

Miss Austria is a national beauty pageant for unmarried women in Austria. ... The Miss Belarus Pageant is a beauty contest that has been held in Belarus since 1998. ... The Miss Belgium (Dutch: Miss België, French: Miss Belgique) contest is the largest national beauty pageant of Belgium and has been held since 1969. ... Miss Bulgaria (Bulgarian: , Mis Balgariya) is an annual national beauty contest held in Bulgaria and initially established in the late 1920s, then discontinued during World War II and the Communist rule of Bulgaria to be reestablished in 1990. ... Miss Cyprus, (Greek: Μις Κύπρος), is the annual national Pancyprian beauty competition in Cyprus. ... db-a7}} Horse Name: MISS FINLAND Trainer: DAVID HAYES Sex: F Age: 3 Sire: REDOUTES CHOICE Dam: FOREST PEARL Prize Money: $4,119,525 Career: 17 - 10 - 3 - 0 First fives: 15 G1 Wins: 1st Rosehill GOLDEN SLIPPER- G1 1200 2YO 1st Flemington AUSTRALIAN GUINEAS- G1 1600 3YO 1st... Suomen Neito is a Finnish beauty contest that was first held on May 1931. ... The Miss France pageant is a long-standing competition which awards prizes to young women contestants from France. ... The Miss Tahiti pageant is a long-standing beauty contest competition which awards prizes to young women contestants from Tahiti. ... Miss Germany is a national beauty pageant for unmarried women in Germany. ... The Miss Star Hellas Pageant, (Greek: Μις Σταρ Ελλάς), is the longest beauty competition pageant in Greece, in which winners go on to represent Greece at the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Europe, Miss Hellas Tourism and Miss Mediterranean pageants. ... Miss Hungary is a national beauty contest in Hungary. ... Miss Iceland (Ungfrú Ísland) is the annual national beauty contest of Iceland. ... Miss Italia is the name of a beauty pageant awarding prizes every year to young, female contestants from Italy. ... Miss Italia nel Mondo or Miss Italy in the World is an Italian beauty pageant for women of Italian heritage. ... Miss Netherlands Earth is a national beauty pageant wich selects the national Dutch representative for the Miss Earth beauty pageant. ... Frøken Norge or Miss Norway, is a Norwegian beauty pageant, qualifying two winners to the global contests Miss Universe and Miss World. ... Miss Diaspora, themed-night at the Callatis Festival in Romania, where young Romanian women from all over the world compete to take the title of Miss Diaspora. This festival-related article is a stub. ... Miss Russian Army is a beauty contest held by the Russian army in which female soldiers compete for a title of the same name. ... Miss Spain or Miss España is a Spanish beauty pageant for young women. ... Fröken Sverige or Miss Sweden is a Swedish beauty pageant, qualifying the winner for the global contest Miss Universe. ... Miss Earth Sweden is a beauty pageant for Swedish females between 18-26 years old. ... Miss Turkey is a national beauty pageant for unmarried women in Turkey, who personify beauty with intelligence. ... The Miss England competition is an annual beauty pageant targeted at young females aged 17-24 years living in England. ... Miss Great Britain is a beauty contest held in London, United Kingdom. ... Miss Northern Ireland is a beauty pageant, the winner of which goes on to compete in the Miss World pageant. ... Miss UK 2003, Jackie Turner Miss United Kingdom is a beauty pageant, the winner of which goes on to compete in the Miss World pageant. ... Miss Wales is an annual beauty pageant, the female equivalent of male Mister Wales. ...

North America

Miss Canada was a scholarship competition for young women in Canada. ... Greater Toronto Chinese Pageant (Chinese: 大多市華裔小姐競選), renamed in 1999 to Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant (Chinese: 多倫多華裔小姐競選) or MCT for short is an annual beauty pageant organized by Fairchild Television that selects Torontos representative for the annual Miss Chinese International Pageant that is held in Hong Kong, organized by TVB. // 1995 Finalist... Miss Chinese ( Vancouver ) Pageant (Chinese: 溫哥華華裔小姐競選) or MCV for short is an annual beauty pageant organized by Fairchild Television that selects Vancouvers representative for the annual Miss Chinese International Pageant that is held in Hong Kong, organized by TVB. // The pageant began in 1995 with 13 delegates. ... Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of sun tan lotion being sold in the United States, a competitor to Coppertone. ... Miss Universe Miss Universe Canada is not related to the previous Miss Canada. ... The Miss World Canada contest has been held in several incarnations during its lifetime. ... Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2007 Massiel Indira Taveras Henríquez Miss Dominican Republic Universe is a pageant where women ranging in age from 17-27 each represent one of the many Dominican provinces, cities, and communities. ... Nuestra Belleza Mexico is the national beauty pageant in Mexico were the winner will travel to compete in Miss Universe or Miss World. ... Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico are the official national preliminaries to the Miss Universe and Miss World international pageants respectively. ... Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of sun tan lotion being sold in the United States, a competitor to Coppertone. ... Should not be confused with Miss USA. Miss America contestants visit Andrews Air Force Base in 2003 The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus two territories of the United States of America. ... Miss Americas Outstanding Teen is an American scholarship pageant. ... The Miss Asian America Pageant is a nationwide pageant founded in 1980 by Rose Chung with a mission to showcase young Asian America women in a high quality production that will represent their culture, intelligence and talent. ... The Miss Black America pageant is a competition for young Black American women in areas such as speech, talent, style, and poise — essentially the black version of the popular Miss America pageant. ... now. ... Hawaiian Tropic is a brand of sun tan lotion being sold in the United States, a competitor to Coppertone. ... Miss NY Chinese also known as Miss Chinese New York and formerly called as Miss Greater Chinatown NYC Beauty Pageant, is a beauty pageant that selects New York Citys representive to the Miss Chinese International beauty pageant held in Hong Kong each year. ... Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... The Miss United States and Miss United States Teen pageants are beauty contests held in the United States for teenagers and young women between the ages of 15-20 (Teen) and 19-29 (Miss). ... The Miss United States and Miss United States Teen pageants are beauty contests held in the United States for teenagers and young women between the ages of 15-20 (Teen) and 19-29 (Miss). ... [[Image:MissUSA2007Crowned. ... MoNiques Fat Chance is a reality TV miniseries. ...

Oceania

Miss Australia is the title for the winner of the Miss Australia Quest/Awards, which ran from 1954 until 2000, when the last Miss Australia was called. ... Miss Bondi is an annual competition held in Australias most beach, the famous Bondi Beach. ...

South America

  • Brazil
    • Beleza Brasil, see also Portuguese article
    • Miss Brasil
  • Uruguay
    • Miss Universo Uruguay

Miss Barbados Usually refers to one of two Pageants. ... Carina Beduschi, Miss Brasil 2005. ... Señorita Colombia 2007 Eileen Roca who competed as Miss Cesar Virreina Nacional 2007 Ana Milena Lamus Rodríguez who competed as Miss Guajira Valerie Dominguez, Miss Colombia 2006 Miss Colombia is officially known as the Concurso Nacional de Belleza de Colombia, (National Beauty Contest. ... Miss Universo Paraguay is a pagteant that was created in 2005 . ... Peru has been competing in the Miss Universe pageants for over 50 years. ... Miss Universo Uruguay is a pageant that was created in 2004 . ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Men's contests

International contests

There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... International Mister Leather (IML) is an international conference and contest of leathermen and leatherwomen held annually since 1979 in Chicago, Illinois. ... Manhunt International is an international beauty pageant for men which began in 1993, though the roots of the pageant go back a few years more to when one single national preliminary was held in Singapore. ... Mister Intercontinental is a German-based male beauty pageant created by World Beauty Organization, which was behind other pageants such as Miss Intercontinental and Top Model of the World. ... Mister International is a male beauty pageant began by Indian clothing company Graviera in 1998. ... The Mister World contest is an international beauty pageant for men and has been held since 1996. ...

National contests

Asia

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
    • Ginoong Filipinas
    • Mister Gay Philippines
    • Mister Philippines-World

Look up manhunt in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Europe

  • Finland
    • Mister Finland
  • Germany
    • Mister Germany
  • United Kingdom

Mr Gay Europe, male beauty pageant for gay Europeans. ... The Mister Belgium (Dutch: Mister België, French: Mister Belgique) contest is the largest national pageant of Belgium for men and has been held since 1996. ... Mr Sweden, Swedish beauty pageant for men. ... Mister Wales is the male equivalent of annual beauty pageant for females Miss Wales. ...

North America

  • Canada
  • United States

 

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