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Miss Cyprus
Beauty pageant
Beauty pageant
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Star Cyprus |
| native_name | Σταρ Κύπρος |
| headquarters | Nicosia |
| region_represented | Cyprus |
| qualification | |
| first | 1973 |
| last | 2017 |
| language | Greek |
| type | Women's beauty pageant |
| website |
Star Cyprus (), also known as Miss Cyprus, was a national beauty pageant in Cyprus. Until 2012, the main winner competed at Miss Universe and Miss Cyprus at Miss World. From 2015 to 2018, Star Cyprus represented the country at Miss World and Miss Cyprus at Miss Earth. The pageant was discontinued in 2018 and has not been held since.
History
The first modern Cypriot competition took place in 1973. the organization has been financed by the famed brewing company Carlsberg. the competition has taken place at the Carlsberg-festival location. In 1975 and 1976, the pageant was cancelled due to the Turkish invasion.
The winners receive the titles "Star Kypros", '"Miss Kypros", "Miss Carlsberg" and "Miss Mediterranean". Starting in 2013, after losing the Miss Universe franchise, the winners of the event go on to represent Cyprus at the Miss World (Star Kypros), Miss Earth (Miss Kypros), plus two runners-up. The following abbreviations are used for the different titles: Only one person has gone to place in the beauty pageants which is Miss Cyprus 2002 who finished 8th.
National titles
The winners receive the title:
- SK = Star Kypros ()
- MK = Miss Kypros ()
Other positions receive the title:
- Miss Mediterranean
- Miss Carlsberg
- Miss Young (Miss Teen Cyprus)
- First Runner-up
- Second Runner-up
Miss Universe
- Star Cyprus was responsible for the local organization of the Miss Universe 2000, that was held in Nicosia.
- Star Cyprus 2001, Demetra Eleftheriou is the only Cypriot to advance among the semifinalists in Miss Universe, a fact that happened in Miss Universe 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- In 2024, an Indonesian businesswoman took over Miss Universe license for Cyprus.
Titleholders
: Winner International Title : Miss Universe Cyprus : Miss World Cyprus : Miss International Cyprus : Miss Earth Cyprus : Miss Europe Cyprus
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| Since 2018 the Star Cyprus suspended the pageant and no more updates regarding the pageant nowadays.}} |
Miss Universe Cyprus
- : 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 ::Star Cyprus winners went to Miss Universe since the pageant formation created in 1973. Between 1973 and 2012 the main winners competed at Miss Universe and in 2024 Cyprus was back under Poppy Capella directorship. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | District | Miss Cyprus | Greek Name | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Award(s) | Notes | Poppy Capella directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | 2024 | Carlsberg Group — Mega TV Cyprus directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1973―2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 | 1973 |
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| Nicosia | Katerina Dimitriou | Κατερίνα Δημητρίου | Unplaced | No pageant in 2024 ― due to lack of time management, the Miss Universe Cyprus competition did not happen physically, but Katerina was selected by casting and she went to Miss Universe 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete on 2014—2023}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larnaca | Elisa Georgiou | Ελίζα Γεωργίου | Did not compete}} | Star Cyprus Organization lost the franchise of Miss Universe. The organization decided to withdraw Elisa at Miss Universe 2013 in Russia. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Ioanna Giannakou | Ιωάννα Γιαννάκου | Unplaced | Appointed — The actual winner, Ntaniella Kefala did not compete at Miss Universe 2012. Due to unknown reasons Ntaniella planned to compete at Miss Universe 2013 but it was not happening anymore. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larnaca | Andriani "Andri" Karantoni | Ανδριανή «Άνδρη» Καραντώνη | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larnaca | Dimitra Olympiou | Δήμητρα Ολυμπίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Klelia Giasemidou | Κλέλια Γιασεμίδου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Limassol | Dimitra Sergiou | Δήμητρα Σεργίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Polyvia Achilleos | Πολύβια Αχιλλέως | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Elena Ierodiakonou | Έλενα Ιεροδιακόνου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Elena Hadjidemetriou | Έλενα Χατζηδημητρίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Nayia Iakovidoú | Ναυια Ιακοβιδού | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Limassol | Evi Lazárou | Ήβη Λαζάρου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Dímitra Eleutheríou | Δήμητρα Ελευθερίου | Top 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Stélla Dimitríou | Στέλλα Δημητρίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Chrystálla Groutídou | Χρυστάλλα Γρουτίδου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Valentína Dionysíou | Βαλεντίνα Διονυσίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Ntaniélla (Daniella) Iordánooa | Ντανιέλλα Ιορδάνοωα | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larnaca | Korína Nikoláou | Κορίνα Νικολάου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Fróso (Efi) Spýrou | Φρόσω (΄Εφη) Σπύρου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Clara Davina Rainbow | Κλάρα Νταβίνα Ρέϊνμποου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | María Magdaliní Valiantí | Μαρία Μαγδαληνή Βαλιαντή | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Foteiní Spyrídonos | Φωτεινή Σπυρίδωνος | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Milítsa Papadopoúlou | Μηλίτσα Παπαδοπούλου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1988—1991}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Natása (Natasha) Papadimitríou | Νατάσα Παπαδημητρίου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Christína Vasileiádou | Χριστίνα Βασιλειάδου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Andri Andreou | Άντρη Ανδρέου | Unplaced | Appointed — The actual winner, Christína Vasileiádou did not compete at Miss Universe 1985 and allocated to Miss Universe 1986. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Zsa Zsa Melodias | — | Unplaced | Appointed — The actual winner, Chrýso Christodoúlou did not compete at Miss Universe 1984. Zsa Zsa replaced her to compete in Miami, Florida. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Marina Elena Rauscher | Μαρίνα Έλενα Ράουσερ | Unplaced | Appointed — The actual winner, Maria Panagiotou did not compete at Miss Universe 1983. Marina replaced her to compete in St. Louis, Missouri. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Sylvia Spanias Nitsa | Σύλβια Σπανιά Νίτσα | Did not compete}} | Withdrew — Indicated as a British citizen and Sylvia was from London, Great Britain. Miss Universe Organization disallowed her to compete. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Katia Aggelidou | Κάτια Αγγελίδου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Georgia Christodoulidou | Γεωργία Χριστοδούλου | Did not compete}} | Withdrew — Listed at Miss Universe 1980 in South Korea. Due to internal matter, Christodoulidou did not compete at Miss Universe. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Did not compete between 1975—1979}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Antri Tsaggaridou | Αντρη Τσαγγαρίδου | Unplaced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nicosia | Eirini-Ioanna Melanidou | Ειρήνη-Ιωάννα Μελανίδου | Unplaced |
Notes
References
References
- Aristidou, Christos G.. (9 August 2020). "50 χρόνια από το πρώτο Φεστιβάλ της Carlsberg".
- (10 July 1973). "Οι όμορφες Κypριόπουλες που εξελέγησαν 'Σταρ' και 'Μις Κύπρος' και 'Μις Carlsberg'".
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