Miss Universe Iceland
Miss Universe Iceland is a national competition that selects Iceland's representative to the Miss Universe pageant. This pageant is unrelated to Miss Iceland contest.
| Motto | Fire and Ice |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Reykjavík |
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Membership |
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Official language | Icelandic |
President | Jorge Esteban Manuela Ósk Harðardóttir |
| Website | www.missuniverseiceland.com |
History
In 2016, Jorge Esteban (President of PageantSmart Interview Consulting) and Manuela Osk Hardardottir (former Miss Universe Iceland 2003) were awarded the franchise for Miss Universe Iceland by the Miss Universe Organization. The 2020 Miss Universe Iceland competition was held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Gamla Bio in downtown Reykjavik. The winner was 21 year old Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir, a second year student at the University of Iceland, majoing in Chinese Studies. She will represent Iceland at the Miss Universe 2020 competition that will be held in the first quarter of 2021. She succeeds Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, Miss Universe Iceland 2019, who placed in the Top 10 at Miss Universe 2019, the highest placement for Iceland since 1962.[1][2] Previously the Miss Iceland (Ungfru Island) pageant would select the representative to Miss Universe.[3]
Titleholders
Miss Universe Iceland
- : 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 Universe Iceland organization began sending a winner directly to Miss Universe in 2016 but before Miss Universe Iceland, Miss Iceland (Ungfru Island) Organization franchised the Miss Universe franchise and the main winner went to Miss Universe starting in 1956. In 2016, a brand new of Miss Universe Iceland organized by separate competition which officially selected a national winning title to Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Municipality | Miss Universe Iceland | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mosfellsbær | Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2019 | Mosfellsbær | Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir | Top 10 | ||
| 2018 | Reykjavík | Katrín Lea Elenudóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Kópavogur | Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir | Unplaced | Ungfrú Ísland 2015 — Miss World Iceland 2015 | |
| 2016 | Kópavogur | Hildur María Leifsdóttir | Unplaced | Miss Universe Iceland — Jorge Esteban and Manuela Hardardottir Directorship | |
| Ungfrú Ísland / Miss Iceland | |||||
| Did not compete between 2010—2015 | |||||
| 2009 | Reykjavík | Ingibjörg Ragnheiður Egilsdóttir | Top 15 | Ungfrú Ísland Universe 2008; allocated to Miss Universe 2009 | |
| Did not compete between 2007—2008 | |||||
| 2006 | Reykjanesbær | Sif Aradóttir | Unplaced | Arnar Laufdal Olafsson Directorship | |
| Did not compete between 2004—2006 | |||||
| 2003 | Reykjavík | Manuela Ósk Harðardóttir | Withdrew | Dehydration Illness (quit after preliminary competition) — Miss Scandinavia 2002 (1st Runner-up) | |
| Did not compete between 1998—2002 | |||||
| 1997 | Reykjavík | Solveig Guðmundsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Reykjavík | Hrafnhildur Hafsteinsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Reykjavík | Margret Skúladóttir Sigurz | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Reykjavík | Svala Björk Arnardóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Reykjavík | Maria Rún Haflidadóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Reykjavík | Svava Haraldsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Akranes | Dis Sigurgeirsdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1990 | Reykjavík | Hildur Dungalsdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1989 | Reykjavík | Guðbjörg Gissurardóttir | Unplaced | Gróa Ásmundsdóttir Directorship | |
| 1988 | Reykjavík | Anna Margrét Jónsdóttir | Unplaced | Miss World 1987 (2nd Runner-up) | |
| 1987 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1986 | Reykjavík | Thora Thrastardóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1985 | Reykjavík | Hana Bryndis Jonsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Reykjavík | Berglind Johansson | Unplaced | Miss World 1984 (Top 15) | |
| 1983 | Reykjavík | Unnur Steinsson | Unplaced | Miss World 1983 (4th Runner-up) | |
| 1982 | Reykjavík | Guðrún Möller | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Reykjavík | Elisabet Traustadóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Reykjavík | Guðbjörg Sigurdardóttir | Top 12 | Appointed | |
| 1979 | Reykjavík | Halldora Björk Jónsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Reykjavík | Anna Björk Edwards | Unplaced | Ungfrú Ísland 1977, Kristjana Þráinsdóttir dethroned by Miss Iceland Organization and Anna took over as the successor. Previously Anna was Runner-up in 1977 | |
| 1977 | Reykjavík | Kristjana Þráinsdóttir | Unplaced | Dethroned as the main winner after competing at Miss Universe 1977 | |
| 1976 | Reykjavík | Gudmunda Hulda Johannesdottir | Unplaced | ||
| 1975 | Reykjavík | Helga Eldon Jonsdottir | Unplaced | ||
| 1974 | Reykjavík | Anna Björnsdóttir | Unplaced | Miss Congeniality | |
| 1973 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1972 | Reykjavík | María Kristín Jóhannesdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1971 | Skagafjörður | Guðrún Valgarðsdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1970 | Reykjavík | Erna Jóhannesdottir | Unplaced | ||
| 1969 | Reykjanesbær | María Baldursdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1968 | Reykjavík | Helen Knuttsdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1967 | Garðabær | Guðrún Pétursdóttir | Unplaced | ||
| 1966 | Garðabær | Erla Traustadóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1965 | Reykjavík | Bára Magnúsdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1964 | Reykjavík | Thelma Ingvarsdóttir | Unplaced | Miss Scandinavia 1963 | |
| 1963 | Reykjanesbær | Theódóra Þórðardóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1962 | Mosfellsbær | Anna Geirsdóttir | 1st Runner-up | Appointed | |
| 1961 | Reykjanesbær | Kristjana Magnúsdóttir | Top 15 | Appointed | |
| 1960 | Reykjavík | Svanhildur Jakobsdóttir | Unplaced | Appointed | |
| 1959 | Mosfellsbær | Sigríður Þorvaldsdóttir | Top 15 | ||
| 1958 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1957 | Garðabær | Bryndís Schram | Unplaced | ||
| 1956 | Kópavogur | Guðlaug Guðmundsdóttir | Unplaced | Ólafur Laufdal Jónsson Directorship | |
Miss Supranational Iceland
- : 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 Universe Iceland organization was also awarded the Miss Supranational Iceland franchise in 2019. Before Miss Universe Iceland, Miss Iceland (Ungfru Island) Organization franchised the Miss Supranational Iceland franchise and the 1st runner-up went to Miss Supranational. On occasion, when the 1st runner-up does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a 2nd runner-up is sent.
| Year | Municipality | Miss Supranational Iceland | Placement at Miss Supranational | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Reykjavík | Disa Dungal | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2019 | Reykjavík | Húgrun Birta Egilsdottir | Top 11 | Miss Top Model - Europe | Miss Universe Iceland — Jorge Esteban and Manuela Hardardottir Directorship |
| Ungfrú Ísland / Miss Iceland | |||||
| Did not compete between 2016—2018 | |||||
| 2015 | Mosfellsbær | Tanja Ýr Ástþórsdóttir | 3rd Runner-up | Top 10 - Best in Evening Gown | Ungfrú Ísland 2013 |
| 2014 | Reykjanesbær | Pebbles Jimsdotter | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Garðabær | Fanney Ingvarsdóttir | Unplaced | Miss Bikini | Ungfrú Ísland 2010 |
| 2012 | Akranes | Sigrún Eva Ármannsdóttir | Top 10 | Ungfrú Ísland 2011 | |
| 2011 | Reykjavík | Gudrun Runarsdóttir | Top 20 | Ungfrú Ísland 2009 | |
| 2010 | Reykjavík | Anita Hjartardóttir | Unplaced | ||
Results
Placements in Miss Universe
- 1st Runner-Up: Anna Geirsdóttir (1962)
- Top 10: Birta Abiba þórhallsdóttir (2019)
- Top 12: Guðbjörg Sigurdardóttir (1980)
- Top 15: Sigríður Þorvaldsdóttir (1959), Kristjana Magnúsdóttir (1961), Ingibjörg Ragnheiður Egilsdóttir (2009)
Awards
- Miss Congeniality: Anna Björnsdóttir (1974)
Placements in Miss Supranational
- 3rd Runner-Up: Tanja Ýr Ástþórsdóttir (2015)
- Top 10: Sigrún Eva Ármannsdóttir (2012)
- Top 11: Húgrun Birta Egilsdottir (2019)
- Top 20: Gudrun Runarsdóttir (2011)
Awards
- Miss Top Model - Europe: Húgrun Birta Egilsdottir (2019)
- Miss Bikini: Fanney Ingvarsdóttir (2013)
Miss Universe Iceland 2016 Results
- Miss Universe Iceland - Hildur María Leifsdóttir (Miss Glacier Lagoon)
- 1st Runner-up: Sigrún Eva Ármannsdóttir, (Miss Akranes)
- 2nd Runner-up: Andrea Sigurðardóttir, (Miss Kopavogur)
- 3rd Runner-up: - Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir. (Miss Breidholt)
- 4th Runner-up: Thoranna Thorarins, (Miss Westman Islands)
Miss Universe Iceland 2017 Results
- Miss Universe Iceland Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir (Miss Northern Lights)
- 1st Runner-up: Ester Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir. (Miss Hafnarfjordur)
- 2nd Runner-up: Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir, (Miss Gardabaer)
- 3rd Runner-up: Hulda Margrét Sigurðardóttir, (Miss Southern Iceland)
- 4th Runner-up: Dagbjört Rúriksdóttir, (Miss East Reykjavik)
Miss Universe Iceland 2018 Results
- Miss Universe Iceland:Katrín Lea Elenudóttir, (Miss Midnight Sun)
- 1st Runner up: Móeiður Svala Magnúsdóttir, (Miss Northern Lights)
- 2nd Runner up: Sunneva Sif Jónsdóttir, (Miss Northern Iceland) (Queen Beauty Iceland)
- 3rd Runner up: Aníta Ösp Ingólfsdóttir, (Miss Crystal Beach)
- 4th Runner up: Hulda Vigdísardóttir, (Miss 101 District)
Miss Universe Iceland 2019 Results
- Miss Universe Iceland:Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, (Miss Geysir)
- Miss Supranational Iceland: Hugrún Birta Egilsdóttir (Miss Gardabaer)
- Queen Beauty Iceland 2020: Hulda Vigdísardóttir (Miss 101 Reykjavik)
- 1st Runner up: Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir (Miss Northern Lights)
- 2nd Runner up: Kolfinna Mist Austfjord (Miss Akureyri)
Miss Universe Iceland 2020 Results
- Miss Universe Iceland:Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir, (Miss Glacier Lagoon)
- Miss Supranational Iceland: Disa Dungal (Miss 101 Reykjavik)
- 1st Runner Up: Sunneva Halldórsdóttir (Miss Akureyri)
- 2nd Runner Up: Kamilla Kristrúnardóttir Hancock (Miss Breiðholt)
- 3nd Runner Up: Díana Iva Gunnarsdóttir (Miss Vestmannaeyjar)
References
- "Iceland will return at the Miss Universe". pageantnews.com. 27 March 2016.
- "Manuela Ósk í nýju og spennandi starfi fyrir Miss Universe!". krom.is. 26 March 2016.
- "Upplýsingar um keppnina" (in Icelandic). Archived from the original on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
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