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Miss Sweden

National beauty pageant competition in Sweden


National beauty pageant competition in Sweden

FieldValue
nameMiss Sweden Organization
image1967 Miss Sverige kandidater.jpg
captionCandidates for Miss Sweden 1967 seated on a gymnastic bench
formation
typeBeauty pageant
headquartersStockholm
locationSweden
languageSwedish
membership
leader_titlePresident
leader_nameJoakim Granberg
websiteOfficial website

The Miss Sweden or Miss Universe Sweden (), is the title of the Swedish beauty pageant, qualifying delegates to the Miss Universe competition. In 2009 the pageant renamed as Miss Universe Sweden and the first national final was held on 6 June 2009, the National Day of Sweden. Among the judges were Yvonne Ryding, Miss Universe 1984. The pageant is a late branch of the Miss Sweden contest. The director of the contest is Joakim Granberg of the Starworld Entertainment Corporation.

History

Main article: Nya Fröken Sverige

Miss Sweden which ran from 1949 to 2003, introduced by the female magazine VeckoRevyn and later operated by production company Strix in partnership with MTG. The competition qualified delegates to the global contest Miss Universe.

The event was founded by Bonnier Media Group in 1948; the franchise was held from 1949 until 1999 by the magazine VeckoRevyn, and from 2000 to 2004 by the production company Strix. The first Miss Sweden pageant was won by Kerstin Ringberg. Through the years, many of the contestants went on to notable careers in music, acting and modelling, both domestically and internationally, including Anita Ekberg, Mary Stävin, Lena Olin, Jessica Folcker and Victoria Silvstedt.

Franchise holder between 2001 and 2004 were Strix Productions and . The event was cancelled after 2004, due to harassment by feminist organizations of the organizers, Strix.

Between 2006 and 2009 Nya Fröken Sverige built for a new era in Sweden. The winner was sent to Miss Universe. The franchise holder moved to Miss Universe Sweden which is called as Miss Sweden in modern era since 2009. Beginning in 2012, three winners and two runners-up are selected. The Miss Universe Sweden competes in Miss Universe, the Miss International Sweden goes to compete in Miss International and the Miss Earth Sweden vies in Miss Earth.

Notable winners

PageantDelegateLocationCareer
1952Anne Marie ThistlerMexicoActress
1956Ingrid GoudeUnited StatesActress
1961Gunilla KnutssonUnited StatesActress, model
1970Kristina WaybornUnited States/UKActress
1978Cécilia RodheUnited StatesSculptor
1989Louise DrevenstamUnited StatesVice President of Camuto Group
  • Hillevi Rombin, lived in Los Angeles, California.

Format

EditionYearPresenterVersionWinnerRepresentedVenueVotingDelegatesFranchiseBroadcast44th1992Monica Brodd45th1993Johanna Lind46th1994Domenique Forsberg47th1995Petra Hultgren48th1996Annika Duckmark49th1997Victoria Lagerström50th1998Jessica Olérs51st1999Emma-Helena Nilsson52nd2000Valerie Aflalo53rd2001Malin Olsson54th2002Malou Hansson55th2003Helena Stenbäck
Adam AlsingDubai[[File:Uppland vapen.svg15px]] UpplandGrand HôtelCelebrity Panel28VeckoRevynTV4
Yvonne Ryding[[File:Östergötlands läns vapen.png15px]] Östergötland28
[[File:Lappland vapen.svg15px]] Lappland28
Martin Timell[[File:Stockholm län vapen.svg15px]] StockholmTV4 Television Centre28
Canary Islands[[File:Västergötland vapen.svg15px]] VästergötlandBerns Entertainment Centre28
Agneta Sjödin[[File:Stockholm län vapen.svg15px]] Stockholm28
[[File:Dalarna vapen.svg15px]] Dalarna28
Sofia Wistam[[File:Jämtland vapen.svg15px]] JämtlandCircus Theatre28
[[File:Malmö fulla vapen.svg15px]] MalmöHot Picks & Televoting28
Lydia CapolicchioBarbados[[File:Dalarna vapen.svg15px]] DalarnaGrand HôtelSMS & Televoting28StrixTV3/MTG
Ulrika Jonsson[[File:Uppland vapen.svg15px]] Uppland28
Fredrik Birging[[File:Norrbotten vapen.svg15px]] Norrbotten28

The year of 1992 was the first time the pageant was broadcast. The promoters were a commercial channel alongside a magazine released for females. The readers picked their favourites and the winner was chosen among a panel of judges. The Miss Universe pageant was shown on Swedish television for the first time ever a few months later.

In 2001, winners were picked via a telephone poll. There was still an acting jury, giving suggestions over whom they might believe be potential for the Miss Universe pageant.

The last winner was crowned in early 2004, with the winner being Katarina Wigander, and she was crowned by Moore! Magazine.

Titleholders

Main article: List of Miss Sweden titleholders

Yearwidth="250"Miss Sweden / Fröken Sverigewidth="250"CountyYearwidth="250"Nya Fröken Sverigewidth="250"CountyYearwidth="250"Miss Sweden / Miss Universe Swedenwidth="250"County
1949Kerstin RingbergStockholm, Stockholm
1950Ebba AdrianVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1951Anita Ekberg†Skåne, Malmö
1952Anne Marie ThistlerStockholm, Stockholm
1953Ulla SandklefVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1954Ragnild OlaussonVästra Götaland, Alingsås
1955Hillevi Rombin†
Miss Universe 1955Gävleborg, Alfta
1956Ingrid GoudeGävleborg, Sandviken
1957Inger JonssonVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1958Birgitta GårdmanStockholm, Stockholm
1959Marie Louise EkströmVästernorrland, Sundsvall
1960Birgitta ÖflingUppsala, Uppsala
1961Gunilla KnutssonSkåne, Ystad
1962Monica RågbyVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1963Kerstin JonssonStockholm, Stockholm
1964Siv ÅbergGävleborg, Gävle
1965Ingrid NorrmanJönköping, Tranås
1966Margareta Arvidsson
Miss Universe 1966Västra Götaland, Vänersborg
1967Eva-Lisa Svensson
Miss Scandinavia 1968Västra Götaland, Gothenburg
1968Anne Marie HellqvistÖrebro, Hallsberg
1969Birgitta LindloffVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1970Britt-Inger Johansson
Miss Scandinavia 1971Kalmar, Nybro
1971Vivian ÖihanenStockholm, Vaxholm
1972Britt-Marie JohanssonStockholm, Stockholm
1973Monica Sundin
Miss Scandinavia 1973Stockholm, Stockholm
1974Eva-Christine RömpkeSkåne, Malmö
1975Catharina SjödahlÖrebro, Örebro
1976Caroline WesterbergUppsala, Tierp
1977Birgitta Lindvall
Miss Scandinavia 1978Norrbotten, Luleå
1978Cécilia RodheVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1979Anette EkströmSödermanland, Eskilstuna
1980Eva Birgitta AnderssonVästra Götaland, Uddevalla
1981Eva-Lena Lundgren
Miss Scandinavia 1982Norrbotten, Piteå
1982Anna Kari BergströmNorrbotten, Piteå
1983Viveca LjungVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1984Yvonne Ryding
Miss Universe 1984Södermanland, Eskilstuna
1985Carina MarklundSödermanland, Eskilstuna
1986Anna Lena RahmbergVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
1987Suzanne ThörngrenStockholm, Handen
1988Annika DavidssonVästerbotten, Umeå
1989Louise Drevenstam
Miss Scandinavia 1990Örebro, Örebro
1990Linda IsacssonVästerbotten, Vilhelmina
1991Susanna GustafssonVärmland, Grums
1992Monica BroddStockholm, Täby
1993Johanna LindÖstergötland, Linköping
1994Domenique ForsbergNorrbotten, Kiruna
1995Petra HultgrenStockholm, Värmdö
1996Annika DuckmarkVästra Götaland, Borås
1997Victoria LagerströmStockholm, Stockholm
1998Jessica OlérsDalarna, Borlänge
1999Emma-Helena NilssonJämtland, Östersund
2000Valerie AflaloSkåne, Malmö
2001Malin OlssonDalarna, Falun
2002Malou HanssonStockholm, Stockholm
2003Helena StenbäckNorrbotten, Piteå
2004Katarina WiganderVästra Götaland, Lerum
2006Josephine AlhankoStockholm, Stockholm
2007Isabel Lestapier Winqvist
ResignedSkåne, Helsingborg
Lina Maria HahneSkåne, Helsingborg
2009Azra DulimanSkåne, Helsingborg
2009Renate Veronica CerljenSkåne, Staffanstorp
2010Michaela SavicSkåne, Helsingborg
2011Ronnia FornstedtStockholm, Södertälje
2012Hanni BeroniusVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
2013Alexandra Friberg
Beauty of the World 2013Stockholm, Stockholm
2014Camilla HanssonStockholm, Stockholm
2015Paulina BroddStockholm, Stockholm
2016Ida Ovmar
Miss Continents 2016Norrbotten, Luleå
2017Frida FornanderVästra Götaland, Gothenburg
2018Emma StrandbergVästmanland, Hallstahammar
2019Lina LjungbergÖstergötland, Östergötland
2021Moa SandbergStockholm, Stockholm

Titleholders under Miss Sweden org.

Miss Universe Sweden

  • : 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 winner of Miss Sweden represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before renamed as Miss Universe Sweden, the Miss Sweden (Fröken Sverige) will be sending the winner at the Miss Universe pageant.
YearCountyMiss SwedenPlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial Award(s)
2025StockholmDaniella LundqvistUnplaced
Did not compete between 2022—2024}}
2021StockholmMoa SandbergUnplaced
2020Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no representative in 2020}}
2019ÖstergötlandLina LjungbergUnplaced
2018VästmanlandEmma StrandbergUnplaced
2017Västra GötalandFrida FornanderUnplaced
2016NorrbottenIda OvmarUnplaced
2015StockholmPaulina BroddUnplaced
2014StockholmCamilla HanssonUnplaced
2013StockholmAlexandra FribergUnplaced
2012Västra GötalandHanni BeroniusUnplaced
2011StockholmRonnia FornstedtUnplaced
2010SkåneMichaela SavicUnplaced
2009SkåneRenate CerljenTop 15
Nya Fröken Sverige / New Miss Sweden
Did not compete between 2007—2008}}
2006StockholmJosephine AlhankoTop 20
Fröken Sverige / Miss Sweden
2005Did not compete}}
2004Västra GötalandKatarina WiganderUnplaced
2003NorrbottenHelena StenbäckUnplaced
2002StockholmMalou HanssonUnplaced
2001DalarnaMalin OlssonUnplaced
2000SkåneValerie AflaloUnplaced
1999JämtlandEmma Helena NilssonUnplaced
1998DalarnaJessica OlérsUnplaced
1997StockholmVictoria LagerströmTop 10
1996Västra GötalandAnnika DuckmarkTop 10
1995StockholmPetra HultgrenUnplaced
1994NorrbottenDomenique ForsbergTop 10
1993ÖstergötlandJohanna LindUnplaced
1992StockholmMonica BroddTop 10
1991VärmlandSusanna GustafssonUnplaced
1990VästerbottenLinda IsacssonUnplaced
1989ÖrebroLouise Drevenstam1st Runner-up
1988VästerbottenAnnika DavidssonUnplaced
1987StockholmSuzanne ThörngrenTop 10
1986Västra GötalandAnna Lena RahmbergUnplaced
1985SödermanlandCarina MarklundUnplaced
1984SödermanlandYvonne RydingMiss Universe 1984
1983Västra GötalandViveka Miriam JungUnplaced
1982NorrbottenAnna Kari BergströmUnplaced
1981NorrbottenEva-Lena Lundgren2nd Runner-up
1980Västra GötalandEva Birgitta Andersson4th Runner-up
1979SödermanlandAnette Marie Ekström4th Runner-up
1978Västra GötalandCecilia Björnsdotter Rodhe4th Runner-up
1977NorrbottenBirgitta LindvallUnplaced
1976UppsalaCaroline WesterbergUnplaced
1975ÖrebroCatharina Sjödahl3rd Runner-up
1974SkåneEva-Christine RömpkeUnplaced
1973StockholmMonica SundinUnplaced
1972StockholmBritt Marie JohanssonUnplaced
1971StockholmVivian ÖihanenUnplaced
1970KalmarKristina WaybornTop 15
1969Västra GötalandBirgitta LindloffTop 15
1968ÖrebroAnette Marie HellqvistTop 15
1967Västra GötalandEva-Lisa SvenssonTop 15
1966Västra GötalandMargareta ArvidssonMiss Universe 1966
1965JönköpingIngrid Norman3rd Runner-up
1964GävleborgSiv Märta Åqvist4th Runner-up
1963StockholmKicki Margareta JonssonUnplaced
1962SkåneKarin Hyldegard JensenUnplaced
1961SkåneGunilla KnutssonTop 15
1960UppsalaBirgitta ÖflingUnplaced
1959VästernorrlandMarie Louise EkströmTop 15
1958StockholmBirgitta Elisabeth GårdmanTop 15
1957Västra GötalandIngrid Margareta JonssonTop 15
1956GävleborgIngrid Goude2nd Runner-up
1955GävleborgHillevi Rombin†Miss Universe 1955
1954Västra GötalandRagnild Olausson4th Runner-up
1953Västra GötalandUlla SandklerUnplaced
1952StockholmAnne Marie ThistlerTop 10

Miss International Sweden

  • : 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 ::Miss International Sweden is a beauty pageant for Swedish females where the winner is sent to represent Sweden at the Miss International. In 2011, the second title of Miss Universe Sweden pageant will be awarding as the Miss International Sweden. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before running under Miss Universe Sweden Organization the Miss International Sweden will be selecting by Årent Runt in 1960–1994 and Fashion For Integration in 2000–2008.
YearCountyMiss Sweden InternationalPlacement at Miss InternationalSpecial Award(s)
Did not compete since 2020—Present}}
2019StockholmPaulina KielczewskaUnplaced
2018ÖstergötlandIzabell HahnUnplaced
2017ÖstergötlandLina LjungbergUnplaced
2016HallandMaria TaipaleenmäkiUnplaced
2015StockholmIsabella Jedler ForsmanDid not compete}}
2014StockholmMoa SandbergUnplaced
2013StockholmEleonore LiljaUnplaced
2012StockholmKatarina KonowUnplaced
2011StockholmDenice AndréeTop 15
Miss Sweden International by Fashion for Integration
Did not compete between 2009—2010}}
2008JönköpingJenny JanssonUnplaced
Did not compete between 2006—2007}}
2005StockholmCecilia Zatterlöf KristensenUnplaced
Did not compete between 2003—2004}}
2002Emelie LundqvistUnplaced
2001Sara Nicole CameronUnplaced
2000Gabrielle Elisabeth HeinerborgTop 15
Miss Sweden International by Årent Runt
Did not compete between 1995—1999}}
1994Mirja Kristina HaglöfTop 15
1993Anna HovenstamUnplaced
1992Camilla Ingeborg UnsgaardUnplaced
1991Did not compete}}
1990Monica Halina AnderssonTop 15
1989Isabelle SoelmannUnplaced
1988Ulrika Helena WesterbergUnplaced
1987Did not compete}}
1986Suzanne Marie LundmarkTop 15
1985Did not compete}}
1984Gunilla Maria Kohlström2nd Runner-up
1983Did not compete}}
1982Camilla EngströmUnplaced
1981Anna Helena LindgowTop 15
1980Did not compete}}
1979Anna Angela BrattUnplaced
1978Birgitta ErikssonUnplaced
1977Lena JernbergUnplaced
1976Maria Gunilla BorhällTop 15
1975Kicki Anita OlssonTop 15
1974Monica SöderqvistTop 15
1973Did not compete}}
1972Eva AnderssonUnplaced
1971Maud AnderssonUnplaced
1970Rita Rudolfsson BerntssonUnplaced
1969Bodil JensenUnplaced
1968Annika Hemminge1st Runner-up
1967Gunilla Margareta SundbergTop 15
1966No contest}}
1965Agneta Evelyne HolstUnplaced
1964Birgitta Elisabeth AlverljungTop 15
1963Rina KrusvikTop 15
1962Karin Hyldegaard JensenUnplaced
1961Elisabeth OdenUnplaced
1960Gunilla ElmUnplaced

Miss Supranational Sweden

  • : 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
YearCountyMiss Sweden SupranationalPlacement at Miss SupranationalSpecial Award(s)
2021StockholmJacqueline RybakUnplaced
2020Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no representative in 2020}}
2016StockholmMoa JohanderssonUnplaced
2015StockholmStina Pernilla NordlanderUnplaced
2014StockholmIda OvmarTop 20Best Body
2013StockholmSally Assi Elaine Linnéa LindrenUnplaced
2012VärmlandSandra Yvonne LarssonUnplaced
2011StockholmSara WeidenbladUnplacedBest Body
2010StockholmNina SjölinUnplacedMiss Elegance

References

References

  1. "Miss Sweden throughout the ages (Fröken Sverige genom tiderna)".
  2. (22 April 2005). "Miss Sweden cancelled after "feminist harassment"". [[The Local.
  3. Granberg, Joakim. (28 August 2012). "Miss Universe Sweden". Miss Universe Sweden Website.
  4. "Miss International Sweden 2010". Ceciliaragnarsson.se.
  5. (15 July 2020). "Jacqueline Rybak to represent Sweden at Miss Supranational 2020". [[Times of India]].
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