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'''Miss Iceland''' ({{lang-is|Ungfrú Ísland}}) is the annual national [[beauty contest]] of [[Iceland]]. The competition has been carried out since [[1950]]; in the first year it was still called ''Miss [[Reykjavík]]'' (''Ungfrú Reykjavík''). From [[1951]] to [[1953]], there was no competition, but in [[1954]], it took place under the current name Miss Iceland. |
'''Miss Iceland''' ({{lang-is|Ungfrú Ísland}}) is the annual national [[beauty contest]] of [[Iceland]]. The competition has been carried out since [[1950]]; in the first year it was still called ''Miss [[Reykjavík]]'' (''Ungfrú Reykjavík''). From [[1951]] to [[1953]], there was no competition, but in [[1954]], it took place under the current name Miss Iceland. |
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First, there are 6 regional preliminary decision in each of the 5 rural regions and in the capital Reykjavík. 20 to 24 candidates, 3 to 4 from each region, take part in the finals. Candidates from Iceland also take part in the [[Miss Universe]], [[Miss World]], [[Miss Europe]] and [[Miss Scandinavia]] contests. |
First, there are 6-7 regional preliminary decision in each of the 5 rural regions and in the capital Reykjavík. 20 to 24 candidates, 3 to 4 from each region, take part in the finals. Candidates from Iceland also take part in the [[Miss Universe]], [[Miss World]], [[Miss Europe]] and [[Miss Scandinavia]] contests. |
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The regions are: [[Ungfrú Akureyri]], [[Ungfrú Suðurland]], [[Ungfrú Austurland]], [[Ungfrú Vesturland]], [[Ungfrú Vestfirðir]], [[Ungfrú Reykjavík]], [[Ungfrú Suðurnes]] |
The regions are: [[Ungfrú Akureyri]], [[Ungfrú Suðurland]], [[Ungfrú Austurland]], [[Ungfrú Vesturland]], [[Ungfrú Vestfirðir]], [[Ungfrú Reykjavík]], [[Ungfrú Suðurnes]] |
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Revision as of 21:50, 2 March 2009
Miss Iceland (Icelandic: Ungfrú Ísland) is the annual national beauty contest of Iceland. The competition has been carried out since 1950; in the first year it was still called Miss Reykjavík (Ungfrú Reykjavík). From 1951 to 1953, there was no competition, but in 1954, it took place under the current name Miss Iceland.
First, there are 6-7 regional preliminary decision in each of the 5 rural regions and in the capital Reykjavík. 20 to 24 candidates, 3 to 4 from each region, take part in the finals. Candidates from Iceland also take part in the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Europe and Miss Scandinavia contests.
The regions are: Ungfrú Akureyri, Ungfrú Suðurland, Ungfrú Austurland, Ungfrú Vesturland, Ungfrú Vestfirðir, Ungfrú Reykjavík, Ungfrú Suðurnes
Current owner of the pagent is Arnar Laufdal Ólafsson. Previous owner of the pagent was Ólafur Laufdal Jónsson.
Winners
Best results
| Pageant | Year | Placement |
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| Miss Europe | 1978, 1988 | 3rd R-Up |
| Miss Scandinavia | 1963, 1985, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2008 | Winner |
| Miss International | 1962 | Winner |
| Miss Universe | 1962 | 1st R-Up |
| Miss World | 1985, 1988, 2005 | Winner |
External links
References
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