Miss Cyprus

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:

• SK = Star Kypros (Greek: Σταρ Κύπρος)
• MK = Miss Kypros (Greek: Μις Κύπρος)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Miss Young

The Miss Young at Star Kypros coronation identified as Miss Teen Cyprus.

First Runner-up

The Runners-up automatically become alternative if the titleholders cannot compete at International pageants.

Second Runner-up

See also

• Miss Star Hellas

References

External links

• Official site
• Pageantopolis