Miss Egypt
Miss Egypt (Arabic: ملكة جمال مصر) is a national beauty pageant in Egypt. The winner is traditionally representing Egypt at Miss Universe competition.
Formation | 1927 |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
Headquarters | Cairo |
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Official language | Arabic |
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History
Early years
The first Miss Egypt contest was held in 1927. Charlotte Wassef won the competition in 1934[1] and was also crowned Miss Universe 1935 in Brussels.[2][3] The only Miss Egypt winner that held the title of Miss World was Antigone Costanda, who was Miss Egypt 1954 and Miss World the same year.
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.
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 (Dr. Amaal Rezk), the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority.[4] 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, Amina Ashraf [5] was crowned Miss Egypt World 2014 and Nancy Magdy was crowned Miss Egypt Earth 2014.[6]
International crowns
- One – International Pageant of Pulchritude 1935 winner: Charlotte Wassef (1935)
- One – Miss World winner: Antigone Costanda (1954)
- One – Best Model of the World winner: Arwa Gouda (2004)
Titleholders
Miss Egypt 1927-1965
Year | Miss Egypt | Notes |
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1927 | Yolanda Kassar | |
1934 | Charlotte Wassef | Miss Universe 1935 |
1940 | Laila Fawzy | |
1951 | Margeurite Alessendrella[7] | Mr. Bertin's agency |
1953 | Marina Papaelia | |
1954 | Antigone Costanda | Miss World 1954 |
1955 | Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti (Dalida) | |
1955 | Karima Abdulla | |
1956 | Norma Dugo | |
1958 | Leila Saad | |
1964 | Laila Sho’air | |
1965 | Omaima Emara | |
Pantene Miss Egypt 1986-2010
- The following is a list of winners. From 1986 to 2010, Pantene acquired the naming rights and the competition.
Year | Miss Egypt | Notes |
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1987 | Hoda Aboud | Marie France directorship |
1988 | Amina Sami El Shelbaya | |
1989 | Sally Attah | |
1990 | Dalia El Behery | |
1992 | Samia Mohamed | |
1993 | Lamia Noshi | |
1994 | Ghada El Salem | |
1995 | Nadia Ezz | |
1996 | Hadeel Aboulnaga | |
1997 | Amel Shawky Soleiman | |
1997 | Iman Abdilla Thakeb | |
1998 | Karine Fahmy | Youssef Spahi directorship |
1999 | Angie Abdalla | |
2001 | Sarah Shaheen | |
2003 | Horeya Farghaly | Dethroned |
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 | |
Miss Egypt 2014
- In 2014 after 3 years absence, Miss Egypt managed the Top 3 into 3 major winners; Miss Egypt, Miss Egypt World and Miss Egypt Earth under Youssef Spahi directorship.
Year | Miss Egypt | Miss Egypt World | Miss Egypt Earth |
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2014 | Lara Debbana | Amina Ashraf | Nancy Magdy |
Miss Egypt Bent Masr
- dr. Amaal Rezk took over the brand of Miss Egypt and rebranded as Miss Egypt Bent Masr. The winner sets to Miss Eco International.
Year | Miss Egypt Bent Masr | Notes |
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2016 | Nadine Osama | Amaal Rezk directorship |
2017 | Farah Shaaban | |
2018 | Reem Raafat | |
2019 | Alaa Atef | |
2020 | Nesma Atallah | |
2021 | Nadeen Elgayar | |
2022 | Hagar Mokhtar | |
Miss Egypt Universe
- Former Miss Egypt 1968, Hoda Aboud took over the license of Miss Universe in 2017. The winner represents Egypt at the Miss Universe competition.
Year | Miss Egypt | Notes |
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2017 | Farah Sedky | Hoda Aboud directorship |
2018 | Nariman Khaled | |
2019 | Diana Hamed | |
2023 | Mohra Tantawy[8] | Josh Yugen directorship |
International pageants
The following women have represented Egypt in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.[9][10] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.[11][12][13]
Miss Egypt Universe
- : 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 Miss Egypt has started to send a Miss Egypt to Miss Universe from 1987. Miss Egypt 1986, Hoda Aboud was winning the first title of Miss Egypt after many years did not held in Egypt by Miss Egypt Organization. Began 2017 a brand new of Miss Egypt Universe organized by Hoda Aboud sends a national winning title to Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year | Governorate | Miss Egypt | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
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2023 | Cairo | Mohra Tantawy | TBD | Josh Yugen directorship. | |
Did not compete between 2020—2022 | |||||
2019 | Cairo | Aya Abdelrazik | Did not compete | Replacement — Aya Abdelrazik assumed the title after Diana Hamed was dethroned. | |
Cairo | Diana Hamed | Unplaced | Withdrawal — Dethroned after competing at Miss Universe 2019, her runner-up, Aya Abdelrazik replaced her as the new Miss Egypt 2019. | ||
2018 | Red Sea | Nariman Khaled | Unplaced | ||
2017 | Cairo | Farah Sedky | Unplaced |
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Hoda Aboud directorship |
Miss Egypt / Pantene Miss Egypt | |||||
Did not compete between 2015—2016 | |||||
2014 | Cairo | Lara Debbana | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2012—2013 | |||||
2011 | Cairo | Sara El-Khouly | Unplaced | Appointed — The 1st Runner-up of Miss Egypt 2010, Sara El-Khouly was designated by Miss Egypt Organization after the Miss Egypt Contest failed to be held in 2011; Sara El-Khouly previously won Miss Mediterranean 2011. | |
2010 | Cairo | Donia Hamed | Unplaced | ||
2009 | Cairo | Elham Wagdy | Unplaced | ||
2008 | Cairo | Yara Naoum | Unplaced | ||
2007 | Alexandria | Ehsan Hatem El Kirdany | Unplaced | ||
2006 | Cairo | Fawzia Mohamed | Unplaced | ||
2005 | Cairo | Meriam George | Unplaced | Veteran queen who made the Top 12 of Miss Intercontinental 2005, Top 8 of Miss Earth 2006 and 1st Runner-up of Miss Asia Pacific World Super Talent 2013. | |
2004 | Dakahlia | Heba Ahmed El Sisy | Unplaced |
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2003 | Cairo | Nour El-Semary | Unplaced | Replacement — The Miss Egypt 2003, Horeya Farghaly was dethroned by Miss Egypt Organization — Nour El-Semary took over as the new Miss Egypt 2003 and represented Egypt at Miss Universe 2003 in Panama. | |
2002 | Cairo | Sally Shaheen | Unplaced | ||
2001 | Cairo | Sarah Shaheen | Unplaced | ||
2000 | Cairo | Ranea El Sayed | Unplaced | ||
1999 | Alexandria | Angie Abdalla | Unplaced | ||
1998 | Cairo | Karine Fahmy | Unplaced | Youssef Spahi directorship | |
1997 | Alexandria | Iman Abdilla Thakeb | Unplaced | ||
1996 | Cairo | Hadeel Abd El Naga | Unplaced | ||
1995 | Cairo | Nadia El Ezz | Unplaced | ||
1994 | Cairo | Ghada El Salem | Unplaced | ||
1993 | Did not compete | ||||
1992 | Cairo | Lamina Noshi | Unplaced | ||
1991 | Did not compete | ||||
1990 | Gharbia | Dalia El Behery | Unplaced | ||
1989 | Cairo | Sally Atta | Unplaced | ||
1988 | Alexandria | Amina Sami El Shelbaya | Unplaced | ||
1987 | Alexandria | Hoda Aboud | Unplaced | Marie France directorship; In 2017 Hoda Aboud was appointed by Miss Universe Organization as the President of Miss Egypt Universe. |
Miss Egypt World
- : 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 1st Runner-up at Miss Egypt between 1987 and 2014 went to Miss World and began in 2016 the franchise holder took over by Miss Egypt Bent Msr (operated by Dr. Amel Rizk). Egypt sends a delegate to Miss World since 1953 and now a delegate will be casting by Youssef Spahi (former president of Miss Egypt, Face of Face Agency) who last operated Miss Egypt in 2014.
Year | Governorate | Miss Egypt World | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
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Did not compete since 2019—Present | |||||
2018 | Cairo | Mony Helal | Unplaced | Youssef Spahi directorship. | |
Miss Egypt Bent Msr / Miss World Egypt | |||||
2017 | Cairo | Farah Shaaban | Unplaced | ||
2016 | Cairo | Nadeen Osama El Sayed | Unplaced | dr. Amel Rizk directorship. | |
Egyptian Representatives from Miss Egypt | |||||
2015 | Cairo | Lara Debbana | Did not compete | Appointed — Miss Egypt 2014 designated for Miss World 2015 but withdrew for personal reasons. | |
2014 | Cairo | Amina Ashraf | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2012—2013 | |||||
2011 | Cairo | Donia Hamed | Unplaced | Appointed — The Miss Egypt 2010, Donia Hamed was designated by Miss Egypt Organization after the Miss Egypt Contest failed to be held in 2011 — Miss Egypt traditionally sends its runner-up or second position to Miss World under Youssef Spahi directorship. | |
2010 | Cairo | Sara El-Khouly | Unplaced | Miss Mediterranean 2011 | |
2009 | Cairo | Samah Adel Shalaby | Unplaced | ||
2008 | Cairo | Sanna Ismail Hamed | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2005—2007 | |||||
2004 | Dakahlia | Heba Ahmed El Sisy | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 1998—2003 | |||||
1997 | Cairo | Amel Shawky Soleiman | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 1991—1996 | |||||
1990 | Gharbia | Dalia El Behery | Unplaced | ||
1989 | Did not compete | ||||
1988 | Cairo | Dina El Nagar | Unplaced | ||
1987 | Alexandria | Heba Khalef | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 1957—1986 | |||||
1956 | Cairo | Norma Dugo | Unplaced | ||
1955 | Gladys Hoene | Did not compete[14] | |||
1954 | Alexandria | Antigone Costanda | Miss World 1954 | ||
1953 | Alexandria | Marina Papaelia | 2nd Runner-up | ||
Miss Egypt International
- : 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 Miss Egypt for Miss International awarded to former Miss Egypt winners or designation queens. Since the Miss International franchise in Egypt has rarely taken, the title has not extended since 2019. Last franchise holder was in 2018 by Hoda Aboud directorship.
Year | Governorate | Miss Egypt International | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
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Did not compete since 2019—Present | |||||
2018 | Cairo | Farah Sedky | Unplaced | Hoda Aboud directorship. | |
2017 | Did not compete | ||||
2016 | Cairo | Sandra Saeed | Did not compete | dr. Amel Rizk directorship. | |
2015 | Did not compete | ||||
2014 | Cairo | Perihan Fateen | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2008—2013 | |||||
2007 | Cairo | Madonna Khaled Adib | Unplaced | ||
2006 | Cairo | Elham Wagdy | Unplaced | ||
2005 | Did not compete | ||||
2004 | Cairo | Dina Abel | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2001—2003 | |||||
2000 | Cairo | Hagar El Taher | Unplaced | ||
1999 | Alexandria | Angie Abdalla | Unplaced | Youssef Spahi directorship. | |
Miss Egypt Earth
- : 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 Miss Egypt for Miss Earth awarded to former Miss Egypt winners or runners-up. Began 2018 the Miss Egypt Earth individual casting opened under Mustafa Elizali directorship.
Year | Governorate | Miss Egypt Earth | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
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Did not compete between 2019—Present | |||||
2018 | Cairo | Lamia Fathi | Unplaced | Mustafa Elizali directorship. | |
Egyptian Representatives from Miss Egypt | |||||
Did not compete between 2016—2017 | |||||
2015 | Cairo | Imaj Ahmed Hassan | Unplaced |
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2014 | Cairo | Nancy Magdy | Top 16 |
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Youssef Spahi directorship. |
Miss Earth Egypt | |||||
Did not compete between 2011—2013 | |||||
2010 | Cairo | Doa Hakam El Mal | Unplaced | Miss Egypt Earth — Model Casting. | |
Egyptian Representatives from Miss Egypt | |||||
Did not compete between 2007—2009 | |||||
2006 | Cairo | Meriam George | Top 8 | ||
2005 | Cairo | Elham Wagdy | Unplaced | ||
2004 | Alexandria | Arwa Yhaia Gouda | Top 16 | ||
2003 | Did not compete | ||||
2002 | Cairo | Ines Gohar | Unplaced | Youssef Spahi directorship. | |
See also
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