Miss Cyprus
| Motto | Feel Fantastic |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Nicosia |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss World Miss Earth |
Official language | Greek |
Team | Mega TV Cyprus |
| Website |
starcyprus |
Star Cyprus (Greek: Σταρ Κύπρος) is a national Beauty pageant in Cyprus held the last quarter of the year, primarily in November. The 2 winners compete internationally, the following year. The two major titleholders: Star Kypros represents Cyprus at Miss World or Miss Universe and Miss Kypros represents the country at Miss Earth.
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.
The winners receive the titles "Star Kypros", '"Miss Kypros", "Miss Carlsberg" and "Miss Mediterranean". Starting in 2016 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.
The winners receive the title:
Other positions receive the title:
- Miss Carlsberg
- Miss Mediterranean
- Miss Young (Miss Teen Cyprus)
- First Runner-up
- Second Runner-up
In 2000 Star Kypros was handled the Millennium Miss Universe 2000 in Nicosia, Cyprus with the Miss Universe Organization. Miss India, Lara Dutta was crowned as Miss Universe 2000 in that year.
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Star Kypros
Before 2016 the winner of Star Kypros represents her country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Traditionally the winner selected in previous year to the Miss Universe pageant.
In 2010 Star Kypros was cancelled after rescheduling date between Miss Universe Organization International pageant and Star Kypros National pageant.
Starting in 2016, the grand winner will represents Cyprus in Miss World or Miss Universe pageants.
| Year | Star Kypros | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1973 | Joanna Melanidou | Miss Universe 1973 | ||
| 1974 | Andri Tsangaridou | Miss Universe 1974 | ||
| 1976 | Georgia Georgiou | Miss World 1977 | ||
| 1977 | Mary Adamou | Miss World 1978 | ||
| 1978 | Eliana Djiaboura Chr | Miss World 1979 | ||
| 1979 | Parthenopi Vassiliadou | Miss World 1980 | ||
| 1980 | Elena Andreou | Miss World 1981 | ||
| 1981 | Katia Angelidou | Miss Universe 1981 | ||
| 1982 | Marina Elena Rauscher | Miss Universe 1983 | ||
| 1983 | Katia Chrysochou | Miss World 1983 | ||
| 1984 | Zsa Zsa Melodias | Miss Universe 1984 | ||
| 1985 | Andri Andreou | Miss Universe 1985 | ||
| 1986 | Christina Vassaliadou | Miss Universe 1986 | ||
| 1987 | Natasha Papademetriou | Miss Universe 1987 | ||
| 1988 | Aphrodite Theophanous | Miss World 1988 | ||
| 1989 | Irma Voulgari | Miss World 1989 | ||
| 1991 | Militsa Papadopoulou | Miss Universe 1992 | ||
| 1992 | Photini Spyridonos | Miss Universe 1993 | ||
| 1993 | Maria Vasiliou | Miss Universe 1994 | ||
| 1994 | Clara Davina Rainbow | Miss Universe 1995 | ||
| 1995 | Froso Spyrou | Miss Universe 1996 | ||
| 1996 | Korina Nicolaou | Miss Universe 1997 | ||
| 1997 | Daniella Iordanova | Miss Universe 1998 | ||
| 1998 | Valentini Dionysiou | Miss Universe 1999 | ||
| 1999 | Christi Groutidou | Miss Universe 2000 | ||
| 2000 | Stella Demetriou | Miss Universe 2001 | ||
| 2001 | Demetra Eleftheriou | Miss Universe 2002 | Top 10 | |
| 2002 | Ivi Lazarou | Miss Universe 2003 | ||
| 2003 | Nayia Iacovidou | Miss Universe 2004 | ||
| 2004 | Elena Hadjidemetriou | Miss Universe 2005 | ||
| 2005 | Elena Gerodiakonou | Miss Universe 2006 | ||
| 2006 | Polyvia Achilleos | Miss Universe 2007 | ||
| 2007 | Dimitra Sergiou | Miss Universe 2008 | ||
| 2008 | Kielia Giasemidou | Miss Universe 2009 | ||
| 2009 | Demetra Olimpiou | Miss Universe 2010 | ||
| 2010 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 2011 | Andriani Karantoni | Miss Universe 2011 | ||
| 2012 | Ntaniella Kefala[1] | Miss Universe 2012 | Withdrew | |
| 2013 | Elisa Georgiou | Miss Universe 2013 | Did not compete | |
| 2014 | Markélla Konstantínou | Miss Earth 2015 | ||
| 2015 | Maria Morarou | Miss World 2016 | TBA | TBA |
| 2016 | Helena Tselepi | Miss Universe 2016 | TBA | TBA |
- Andri Tsangaridou, Star Cyprus 1974 placed Top 7 Miss Europe 1976.
Miss Kypros
In 1974 Miss Kypros becomes the second title at Star Kypros Organization and the title goes to Miss World pageant. The Star Cyprus holds the Miss World franchise since 1973. Between 1960 and 1971 another agency held Miss World Cyprus, separately. The second title will crown as Miss Kypros.
Starting 2016, the Miss Kypros competes at the Miss Earth Pageant.
- In 1975-1978, 1990, 1992-1993 and 2008-2009 this title did not award at the Star Kypros coronation.
| Year | Miss Kypros | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1974 | Christiana Agathaggelou | - | ||
| 1975 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 1976 | NO TITLE FROM 1976-1978 | |||
| 1979 | Eliana Tsiapoura | Miss World 1979 | ||
| 1980 | Popi Vasiliadou | Miss World 1980 | ||
| 1981 | Elena Andreou | Miss World 1981 | ||
| 1982 | Marina Elena Raouzer | Miss World 1982 | ||
| 1983 | Eleftheria Melodia | - | ||
| 1984 | Agathi Demitriou | Miss World 1984 | ||
| 1985 | Stavroula Chrysostomou | - | ||
| 1986 | Katerina Ioannou | - | ||
| 1987 | Maria Euagorou | - | ||
| 1988 | Christia Papadopoulou | - | ||
| 1989 | Natasa Andreou | - | ||
| 1990 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 1991 | Anna Margaret Stefanou | Miss World 1991 | ||
| 1992 | NO TITLE FROM 1992-1993 | |||
| 1994 | Ioanna Ouvin | Miss World 1994 | ||
| 1995 | Isavela Giorgalou | Miss World 1995 | ||
| 1996 | Maria Papaprodromou | Miss World 1996 | ||
| 1997 | Galatia Charalambidou | Miss World 1997 | ||
| 1998 | Chrisanthi Michail | Miss World 1998 | ||
| 1999 | Sofi Georgiou | Miss World 1999 | ||
| 2000 | Ifigenia Papaioannou | Miss World 2000 | ||
| 2001 | Christiana Aristotelous | Miss Earth 2001 | Top 10 | |
| 2002 | Antzela Drousiotou | Miss World 2002 | ||
| 2003 | Stella Stylianou | Miss World 2003 | ||
| 2004 | Konstantina Euripidou | Miss World 2004 | ||
| 2005 | Nickol Temene | - | ||
| 2006 | Elli Manoli | Miss World 2006 | ||
| 2007 | Dora Anastasiou | Miss World 2007 | Best Talent (Top 18) | |
| 2008 | NO TITLE FROM 2008-2009 | |||
| 2010 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 2011 | Orthodoxia Panagi | Miss World 2011 | Beauty With A Purpose (Top 77) | |
| 2012 | Georgia Georgiou | Miss World 2012 | Beach Beauty (Top 40) | |
| 2013 | Ioanna Fillipou | Miss World 2014 | ||
| 2014 | Rafaela Charalampous | Miss World 2015 | ||
| 2015 | Maria Kosta | Miss Earth 2016 | ||
| 2016 | Artemis Charalambous | Miss Earth 2017 | TBA | TBA |
Miss Carlsberg
Between 1980 and 2007 the Star Kypros held Miss Carslberg title. This third title actually will go to Miss Europe pageant but after 2006 the pageant does not exist. Since then, Star Kypros does not hold the title anymore. In 1990 and 1992-1993 this title did not held at Star Kypros coronation.
| Year | Miss Carlsberg | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1980 | Sofi Terenti | - | ||
| 1981 | Ksanthoula Panteli | - | ||
| 1982 | Sylvia Spania | - | ||
| 1983 | Marina Petrou | Miss Intercontinental 1983 | ||
| 1984 | Maria Charalambous | - | ||
| 1985 | Naso Georgiou | - | ||
| 1986 | Aleksandra Georgiou | - | ||
| 1987 | Myria Christofidou | - | ||
| 1988 | Elena Louizidou | - | ||
| 1989 | Irena Demitriou | - | ||
| 1990 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 1991 | Christina Neocleous | - | ||
| 1992 | NO TITLE FROM 1992-1993 | |||
| 1994 | Georgia Piponidou | - | ||
| 1995 | Christina Stravrinidou | - | ||
| 1996 | Sefi Efstathiou | Miss Europe 1997 | ||
| 1997 | Linda Avraam | - | ||
| 1998 | Giota Pittyri | - | ||
| 1999 | Marina Christodoulou | - | ||
| 2000 | Karolina Kyprinou | - | ||
| 2001 | Despina Romanaki | - | ||
| 2002 | Valentina Christoforou | Miss Europe 2002 | Top 10 | |
| 2003 | Iliana Charalambous | Miss Europe 2005 | ||
| 2004 | Christina Demitriou | - | ||
| 2005 | Anna Theologou | - | ||
| 2006 | Konstantina Christodoulou | Miss Europe 2006 | ||
| 2007 | Stephany Paraskeva | Miss Europe 2007 | Pageant was cancelled | |
Miss Mediterranean
Between 1995 and 2009 the Star Kypros held Miss Mediterranean title. This fourth title also will be an alternative if Star Kypors winner will not get any chances to compete internationally. The winner of Miss Mediterranean can also compete at the Miss International pageant or other pageants.
| Year | Miss Mediterranean | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1995 | Johanna Urvis | - | ||
| 1996 | Maria Theodoulou | - | ||
| 1997 | Marianna Panayitou | Miss International 1998 | ||
| 1998 | Afroditi Pericleous | Miss International 1999 | Top 10 | |
| 1999 | Nikoletta Violari | Miss International 2000 | ||
| 2000 | Maria Alecou Xatzivasiliou | Miss International 2001 | ||
| 2001 | Nickol Stylianou | Miss International 2002 | ||
| 2002 | Maria Pelekanou | Miss International 2003 | ||
| 2003 | Demitra Mouski | Miss International 2004 | ||
| 2004 | Nickol Georgiou | - | ||
| 2005 | Charis Demetriou | Miss International 2005 | ||
| 2006 | Elena Georgiou | Miss International 2006 | ||
| 2007 | Vesi Philippou | - | ||
| 2008 | Iosifina Sekki | - | ||
| 2009 | Christalla Tsiali | Miss World 2009 | ||
Miss Young
The Miss Young at Star Kypros coronation identified as Miss Teen Cyprus.
| Year | Miss Young | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1985 | Margarita FIlippiou | - | ||
| 1986 | Maro Andreou | - | ||
| 1987 | Erika Giorgitsi | - | ||
| 1988 | Marilena Zorna | - | ||
| 1989 | NO TITLE FROM 1989-2012 | |||
| 2013 | Andrea Taouxi | - | ||
| 2014 | Chrystalla Theophanous | - | ||
| 2015 | Elena Charalombous | - | ||
| 2016 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
First Runner-up
The Runners-up automatically become alternative if the titleholders cannot compete at International pageants.
| Year | First Runner-up | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1988 | Fivi Filippou | - | ||
| 1989 | NO RUNNER-UP | |||
| 1990 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 1991 | Giota Koufalidou | Miss Europe 1992 | Unplaced | |
| 1992 | Maria Kountouri | - | ||
| 1993 | NO RUNNER-UP | |||
| 1993 | Vicky Pogiatzi | - | ||
| 2000 | NO RUNNER-UP | |||
| 1994 | Sofia Charalambous | - | ||
| 1995 | NO RUNNER-UP FROM 1995-1996 | |||
| 1997 | Koula Kourouklari | - | ||
| 1998 | Corina Konstandinidou | Miss Europe 1999 | ||
| 1999 | Koula Mixail | - | ||
| 2000 | Niki Manoli | - | ||
| 2001 | Georgia Georgiou | - | ||
| 2002 | Elena Andreou | - | ||
| 2003 | Mikaela Michail | - | ||
| 2004 | Anna Theodoulou | - | ||
| 2005 | Anna Irakleous | - | ||
| 2006 | Zina Ioannau | - | ||
| 2007 | Styliana Omirou | - | ||
| 2008 | Demetra Makriyanni | - | ||
| 2009 | Antrea Kkolou | - | ||
| 2010 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 2011 | Kristy Agapiou | - | ||
| 2012 | Ioánna Giannakoú | Miss Universe 2012 | ||
| 2013 | Katerina Theodorou | - | ||
| 2014 | Myriel Grigoriou | - | ||
| 2015 | Athina Louiziou | - | ||
| 2016 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Second Runner-up
| Year | Second Runner-up | International Pageant | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1994 | Eleni Christotonou | Miss International 1995 | ||
| 1995 | NO RUNNER-UP FROM 1995-1996 | |||
| 1997 | Sylvia Mouller | - | ||
| 1998 | Ifigenia Papaioannou | - | ||
| 1999 | Vicky Pogiatzi | - | ||
| 2000 | NO RUNNER-UP | |||
| 2001 | Victoria Eythivoulou | - | ||
| 2002 | Mealiva Iopdaviou | - | ||
| 2003 | Fotini Michaelidou | - | ||
| 2004 | Elena Kefetzi | - | ||
| 2005 | Doksia Moutsouri | Miss World 2005 | ||
| 2006 | Giota Antiniou | - | ||
| 2007 | NO RUNNER-UP | |||
| 2008 | Mari Vasiliou | Miss World 2008 | ||
| 2009 | Valentina El Sabet | - | ||
| 2010 | NO PAGEANT | |||
| 2011 | Stephania Konstantinou | - | ||
| 2012 | Tzouliána Georgallídou | - | ||
| 2013 | Mairy Zavou | - | ||
| 2014 | Charis Louka | - | ||
| 2015 | Marina Kryakou | - | ||
| 2016 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
See also
References
- ↑ "Star Cyprus 2012 Replacements". missosology.info. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in:
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