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Miss Universe Iceland 2024 is Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir

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Miss Árbær, Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir, was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2024 (Miss Iceland/Miss Universe Iceland 2024) on Wednesday, August 14 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavik. The 18-year-old beauty will now prepare to represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. She succeeds last year's winner Lilja Pétursdóttir. Emilía Þóra Ólafsdóttir of Grindavik was named Miss Supranational Iceland 2024 and will head to Miss Supranational 2025 in Poland next summer. Valeríja Rjabchuk of Reykjavik, Erika Líf Káradóttir of Kópavogur, and Harpa Rós Jónsdóttir of Þingvellir rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Universe Iceland has already completed her second year of high school and aims to study to become a pilot after graduation. Sóldís has diverse interests, but her main interests are exercise and health-related issues. She practiced gymnastics for ten years, from age two, and then moved to football. She also has a keen interest in fashion and makeup, which has deve...

Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir to represent Iceland at Miss Earth 2024

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After 4 years, Iceland is set to return to the Miss Earth pageant with the newly announced Miss Earth Iceland 2024 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. Hrafnhildur, 20, from Reykjavík, will represent the land of "fire and ice" at the Miss Earth 2024 (24th Miss Earth) competition in Asia later this year. She is the first Miss Earth Iceland under the Ungfrú Ísland (Miss Iceland) organization, the same license holder for Miss Universe and Miss Supranational pageants. No stranger to pageantry, Hrafnhildur was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022 and went on to compete in the 71st Miss Universe held in New Orleans. Iceland, a Nordic island country, debuted at the Miss Earth pageant in 2007 and went on a 12-year hiatus before returning in 2020. Meet the new Miss Earth Iceland: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missicelandorg) Photos: Arnór Trausti Kristínarson, Ungfrú Ísland / Instagram

Ungfrú Ísland 2023: Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir to represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023

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Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, August 16 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. The 19-year-old nursing home employee representing Capital Region bested 15 other finalists to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir and will now prepare to represent Iceland at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant to be held in El Salvador this November. Miss Reykjavik (Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor) placed second while Miss Husavik (Kolfinna Mist Austfjord), Miss Midnight Sun (Dagny Ósk Garðarsdóttir), and Miss Northern Lights (Borghildur Birta Einarsdóttir) were third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 were Miss Land of Fire and Ice (Bahia Aurelie Ferro), Miss Akranes (Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir), Miss Blue Mountains (Helga Rós Arnarsdóttir), Mis 101 Reykjavík (Daniela Dís Jörundsdóttir), and Miss Diamond Beach (Tinna Lind Helgadótti...

LIVE UPDATES: Ungfrú Ísland 2023 Final Show Results

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Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) final and coronation show is happening tonight at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. Hosted by emcee, comedian, Hollywood reporter, and radio personality Eva Ruza, the event is streaming live on Vísir from 8 p.m. UTC (Iceland time). Eighteen equally stunning finalists from across the Nordic island nation are competing for the national crown currently held by outgoing titleholder Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. The winner of this year's competition will represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November while the runner-up is expected to travel to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024. Who will be crowned Ungfrú Ísland and go to the 72nd Miss Universe? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missuniverseiceland) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 10 Land of Fire and Ice - Bahia Aurelie Ferro (People's Choice Winner) Reykjavik - Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor Akranes - Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir Cap...

Who will be Miss Universe Iceland 2023?

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In a few hours, Ungfrú Ísland 2023, the national final for Miss Universe Iceland 2023 will take place at Gamla Bíó in Downtown Reykjavík. The upcoming show will be streaming live on  Vísir from 8 p.m. local time. Last year's winner, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, who competed at the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans last January, will crown her successor among 18 finalists at the culmination of tonight's event. Following their arrival at Hotel Múli in Reykjavík, the beauties officially received their sashes and prepared for their swimsuit preview and personal interview with the judges. An esteemed international panel of industry experts consisting of Ross Walters, Michaela Abelgas Olson, Angela Hardin, Carrie Ann Mantha, Chloe Duke Parsons, and Eduardo Gutierrez will choose the next Miss Universe Iceland. Who will take home the crown and represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023? Here are the national finalists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Ungfrú Ísland 2023: Meet the contestants

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Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) final competition will be held on August 16 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. A total of 19 contestants from across the country, aged 18 to 28 years old, have been officially announced to compete for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missuniverseiceland) At the culmination of the upcoming event, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir will crown her successor who will represent Iceland at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. The first runner-up is expected to participate in the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant in Poland. Who will be crowned the next Miss Universe Iceland? Meet the contestants: 101 Reykjavík - Daniela Dís Jörundsdóttir Akranes - Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir Akureyri - Embla Yr Pétursdóttir Blue Mountains - Helga Rós Arnarsdóttir Capital Region - Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir Central Reykjavík - Dimmey Rós Lúðvíksdóttir Diamond Beach - Tinna Lind He...

Iceland's Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir heads to US for 71st Miss Universe

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Miss Universe Iceland 2022 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir stunned in a red outfit while posing with her national flag as she departs Keflavík International Airport for the 71st Miss Universe pageant in the United States. "Humbled and honored to raise the Icelandic flag and represent my country," she shared on the official social media accounts of the Miss Universe Iceland pageant. The 18-year-old biology student who won Miss Universe Iceland 2022 last August in downtown Reykjavik will be in Miami for her final training and fittings before flying to New Orleans, Louisiana — the host city of the upcoming Miss Universe competition. Miss Universe 2022 final will take place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center on January 14. Over 80 beauties from around the world are expected to compete for the coveted title currently held by India's Harnaaz Sandhu. Iceland's highest placement at Miss Universe was first runner-up in 1962 with Anna Geirsdóttir. After six decades, will Hr...

CROWNING MOMENT: Miss Universe Iceland 2022 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir

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Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir received her crown from last year's titleholder Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir after winning the national final of Miss Universe Iceland 2022 on Wednesday, August 24. The 18-year-old beauty representing East Reykjavík will now prepare to represent her country at the 71st Miss Universe pageant. A total of 16 contestants competed for the national title at Gamla Bíó in downtown Reykjavik. This year's event was the 7th edition of the Miss Universe Iceland pageant under the leadership of Jorge Esteban and former Miss Iceland Manuela Osk. Photos: Arnór Trausti Kristínarson / Miss Universe Iceland

Miss Universe Iceland 2022 is Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir

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Miss East Reykjavík, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir bested 15 other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022 on Wednesday, August 24 at Gamla Bíó in downtown Reykjavik. The 18-year-old student at the Commercial College of Iceland (Verzlunarskóli Íslands), who has her goal set on studying medicine after graduation and becoming a doctor, succeeds last year's winner Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir. Miss Northern Lights, Isabella Þorvaldsdóttir, placed second while the representatives of Northern Iceland, Alexandra Andreyeva Tomasdottir; Grafarholt, Þorbjörg Kristinsdottir; and Gullfoss, Elva Björk Jónsdóttir, were in third, fourth and fifth places, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Miss Midnight Sun, Karen Ósk Kjartansdóttir, Miss Akranes, Erika Bjarkadóttir, Miss Diamond Beach, Sylwia Sienkiewicz, Miss Western Iceland, Sunna Dögg Jónsdóttir, and Miss Njardvik, Maríanna Líf Swain. The new Miss Universe Iceland was born and raised in Reykjavik but has family in the Wes...

Miss Universe Iceland 2022: Meet the 16 official contestants

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Miss Universe Iceland 2022 final competition is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 24 at Gamla Bíó in downtown Reykjavik. Sixteen beauties from across the country vie for the honor of becoming the next Icelandic representative to the 71st Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2022) pageant. Meet the official contestants: Miss Akranes - Erika Bjarkadóttir | Miss Akureyri - Kolbrun Perla Þórhallsdóttir | Miss Central Reykjavík - Elsa Rún Stefánsdottir | Miss Diamond Beach - Sylwia Sienkiewicz | Miss East Reykjavik - Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir | Miss Grafarholt - Þorbjörg Kristinsdottir | Miss Gullfoss - Elva Björk Jónsdóttir | Miss Hafnarfjordur - Tinna Elísa Guðmundsdóttir Miss Midnight Sun - Karen Ósk Kjartansdóttir | Miss Mosfellsbaer - Elísabet Tinna Haraldsdóttir | Miss Njardvik - Maríanna Líf Swain | Miss Northern Iceland - Alexandra Andreyeva Tomasdottir | Miss Northern Lights - Isabella Þorvaldsdóttir | Miss Reykjavík - Jónína Sigurdardottir | Miss Southwestern Iceland - Jóna Vigdís...

Miss World 2021 Top 40: Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia

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The Miss World 2021 Top 40 will return to Puerto Rico to compete for the 70th Miss World final at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan on March 16. Meet the semi-finalists from Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, and Malaysia: HUNGARY - Lili Totpeti - Lili is currently studying Event Management at University and her proudest moment is when she got accepted to University. She enjoys horse riding, painting and drawing and traditional folk dancing. In her spare time, Lili rescues stray and abandoned animals. Her favorite book is ‘The Great Gatsby.’ ‘Intouchables’ is her favorite film and she enjoys watching David Attenborough programs. Lili’s Beauty with a Purpose project supports abandoned and abused animals. This includes visiting animal shelters to give donations and provide loving care to the animals. Placement in Miss World fast track events: Sports semi-finalist ICELAND - Hugrun Egilsdottir - Hugrun is currently a Marketing Student as well as wo...

Miss Universe Iceland 2021 is Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir

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Elísa Gróa Steinþórsdóttir was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2021 in a glittering national competition held at the historic Gamla Bíó in Reykjavik on Wednesday, September 29. The 27-year-old dancer who hails from Gardabaer succeeds Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir and will now prepare to represent Iceland at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel this December. Íris Freyja Salguero  Kristinardottir, who placed second, was named Miss Supranational Iceland 2021. The 22-year-old will be sent to the Miss Supranational competition next year in Poland. Photos: Miss Universe Iceland