Miss Estonia
| Formation | 1923 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Tallinn |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe Miss World |
Official language | Estonian |
Miss Estonia is a national Beauty pageant in Estonia. The main winners mostly competed at Miss Universe pageant.
History
[edit]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
[edit]In 2019, the Eesti Miss beauty pageant was cancelled due to the lack of supporters for the annual project.
Mister Estonia
[edit]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
Franchise holders
[edit]- Estonia Film (1920s)
- Valeri Kirss (1988―2013)
- Yuliia Pavlikova (2024―present)
Titleholders
[edit]| Year | Eesti Miss Estonia |
|---|---|
| 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 Dethroned) |
| 2013 | Kristina Karjalainen |
| 2024 | Valeria Vasilieva |
Big Four pageants representatives
[edit]Miss Universe Estonia
[edit]- : 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 | County | Eesti Miss Estonia | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuliia Pavlikova directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2024 | Harju | Valeria Vasilieva[citation needed] | Unplaced | |
| Valeri Kirss directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1993—2013 | ||||
| Did not compete between 2014—2023 | ||||
| 2013 | Harju | Kristina Karjalainen | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Harju | Natalie Korneitsik | Unplaced | |
| Harju | Katlin Valdmets | Dethroned | ||
| 2011 | Saare | Madli Vilsar | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete in 2010 | ||||
| 2009 | Harju | Diana Arno | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Harju | Julia Kovaljova | Unplaced | |
| Harju | Kadri Nogu | Did not compete | ||
| 2007 | Harju | Viktoria Azovskaja | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Harju | Kirke Klemmer | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Harju | Jana Kuvaitseva | Did not compete | |
| 2004 | Viljandi | Sirle Kalma | Unplaced | |
| 2003 | Harju | Katrin Susi | Unplaced | |
| Harju | Maili Nomm | Did not compete | ||
| 2002 | Harju | Jana Tafenau | Unplaced | |
| 2001 | Harju | Inna Roos | Unplaced | |
| 2000 | Harju | Evelyn Mikomägi | Top 10 | |
| 1999 | Harju | Triin Rannat | Unplaced | |
| 1998 | Harju | Mari Loorens | Unplaced | |
| 1997 | Harju | Kristiina Heinmets | Top 10 | |
| 1996 | Harju | Helen Mahmastol | Unplaced | |
| 1995 | Harju | Enel Eha | Unplaced | |
| 1994 | Harju | Eva-Maria Laan | Unplaced | |
| 1993 | Harju | Kersti Tanavsuu | Unplaced | |
Miss World Estonia
[edit]- : 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 | County | Eesti Miss Estonia ―― World | Placement at Miss World | Special awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eesti Miss Estonia directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 2021; Eesti Miss Estonia Organization under new management took over the Miss World license and held the Miss World Estonia competition. The winner of Miss World Estonia pageant will represent Estonia at Miss World pageant. | ||||
| 2025 | Järva | Eliise Randmaa[2] | TBA | |
| Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 2024 due to the change of host and when entering India as the new host, there were several issues that caused the postponement until March 2024. | ||||
| 2023 | Pärnu | Adriana Mass[3] | Unplaced |
|
| Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022. | ||||
| 2021 | Tartu | Karolin Kippasto[4] | Unplaced |
|
Notes
[edit]- In 1993, Kersti Tänavsuu (Miss Estonia 1993 First runner up) became the first Estonian representative in the Miss Universe pageant.[5][6]
- 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 for 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
[edit]- ^ "Eesti Miss Estonia History". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Kadrioru loss täitus missiiluga! Miss World Estonia 2023 on tegus IT-spetsialist Eliise Randmaa: "Tahan tõestada, et miss ei ole kõndiv riidepuu!"". Õhtuleht (in Ewe).
- ^ "Õnnesoovid! Miss World Estonia 2022 tiitli pälvis kaunitar Tartu Ülikoolist" [Congratulations! The Miss World Estonia 2022 title was awarded to a beauty from the University of Tartu] (in Estonian). Kroonika. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- ^ "Karolin Kippasto kroonitud tiitliga Miss World Estonia 2021". Miss & Mister Summer Estonia.
- ^ "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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