Miss Curaçao
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Miss Curaçao (In Papiamentu: Miss Kòrsou) is the long standing national female beauty pageant of the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The pageant started in 1963 and since then it had sent contestants to the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. The organization started with the creation of the Curaçao Youth Beauty Contest Organization (CYBECO).
Between 1997 and 2006 Sheida Wever, former Miss Curaçao 1985 who went to compete to the Miss Universe pageant that same year, organized the national pageant. Currently, the Curaçao Tourism Board holds the Miss Universe franchise and Reinilla Productions Developments (ReProD) holds the Miss World franchise for Curaçao. On March 1, the Miss Curaçao 2008 pageant was celebrated and the representatives from the island to Miss Universe and Miss World were chosen.
Current Titleholders are Jenyfeer Mercelina, Miss Universe Curaçao; and Norayla Francisco, Miss World Curaçao.
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[edit] Official Miss Curaçao Titleholders
| Year | Titleholder | Official Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1962-1963 | Peggy Van Riet | Miss Kòrsou |
| 1963-1964 | Philomena Zielinski | |
| 1964-1965 | Iris de Windt | |
| 1965-1966 | Ninfa Palm | |
| 1966-1967 | Elizabeth Sánchez | |
| 1967-1968 | Imelda Thodé | |
| 1968-1969 | Anne Marie Braafheid | |
| 1969-1970 | Yvonne Wardekker | |
| 1970-1971 | Nilva Maduro | |
| 1971-1972 | Maria Vonhogen | |
| 1972-1973 | Ingrid Prade | |
| 1973-1974 | Ingeborg Zielinski | |
| 1974-1975 | Catherine de Jongh | |
| 1975-1976 | Jamine Fraites | |
| 1976-1977 | Anneke Dijkhuizen | |
| 1977-1978 | Regine Tromp | |
| 1978-1980 | Solange de Castro | |
| 1980-1981 | Hassana Samoud | |
| 1981-1982 | Maria Maxima Croes | |
| 1982-1983 | Minerva Hierons | |
| 1983-1984 | Maybeline Snel | |
| 1984-1985 | Susanne Verbrugge | |
| 1985-1986 | Sheida Wever | |
| 1986-1987 | Christine Sibilo | |
| 1987-1989 | Anushka Cova | |
| 1989-1990 | Anna Maria Mosteiro de Windt | |
| 1990-1991 | Jacqueline Nelleke Josien Krijger | |
| 1991-1992 | Mijanou de Paula | |
| 1992-1993 | Elsa Roozendal | |
| 1993-1994 | Jasmin Clifton | |
| 1994-1995 | Maruschka Jansen | |
| 1995-1996 | Vanessa Dorinda Mambi | |
| 1996-1997 | Verna Angela Maria Vasquez | Miss Universo Kòrsou |
| 1997-1998 | Natacha Tamara Bloem | |
| 1998-1999 | Jouraine Gregoria Ricardo | |
| 1999-2000 | Jozaine Marianella Wall | |
| 2000-2002 | Fatima Maria Sint Jago | |
| 2002-2003 | Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia | |
| 2003-2005 | Vanessa Maria Van Arendonk | |
| 2005-2007 | Rychacviana Coffie | |
| 2007-2008 | Naemi Elizabeth Monte | Miss Universo Kòrsou |
| Lisaika Everitz | Miss Mundu Kòrsou | |
| 2008-2009 | Jenyfeer Mercelina | Miss Universo Kòrsou |
| Norayla Francisco | Miss Mundu Kòrsou | |
| Anaïse Mogen | Miss Intercontinental Kòrsou | |
| 2009-2010 | November 22 | Miss Universo Kòrsou |
[edit] Miss Universe
[edit] History
Curaçao had sent contestants to Miss Universe since 1963 with Philomena Zielinki, the second Miss Curaçao. Of all the 40 representatives from the island, 4 of them have placed in the semifinals. Current Miss Universe Curaçao is Jenyfeer Mercelina.
[edit] Representatives
| Year | Representative | Placement | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Philomena Zielinski | ||
| 1964 | Iris de Windt | ||
| 1965 | Ninfa Palm | ||
| 1966 | Elizabeth Sánchez | Miss Amity | |
| 1967 | Imelda Thodé | ||
| 1968 | Annemarie Braafheid | 1st Runner-Up | |
| 1969 | Yvonne Wardekker | ||
| 1970 | Nilva Maduro | ||
| 1971 | Maria Vonhogen | ||
| 1972 | Ingrid Prade | ||
| 1973 | Ingeborg Zielinski | ||
| 1974 | Catherine de Jongh | ||
| 1975 | Jamine Fraites | ||
| 1976 | Anneke Dijkhuizen | Semifinalist | |
| 1977 | Regine Tromp | ||
| 1978 | Solange de Castro | ||
| 1979 | No participation | ||
| 1980 | Hassana Samoud | ||
| 1981 | Maria Maxima Croes | ||
| 1982 | Minerva Hierons | ||
| 1983 | Maybeline Snel | ||
| 1984 | Susanne Verbrugge | ||
| 1985 | Sheida Wever | ||
| 1986 | Christine Sibilo | ||
| 1987 | Viennaline Arvelo | ||
| 1988 | No participation | ||
| 1989 | Anna Mosteiro | ||
| 1990 | No participation | ||
| 1991 | Jacqueline Nelleke Josien Krijger | Semifinalist | |
| 1992 | Mijanou de Paula | ||
| 1993 | Elsa Roozendal | ||
| 1994 | Jasmin Clifton | ||
| 1995 | Maruschka Jansen | ||
| 1996 | Vanessa Dorinda Mambi | ||
| 1997 | Verna Angela Maria Vasquez | 4th Runner-Up | |
| 1998 | Natacha Tamara Bloem | ||
| 1999 | Jouraine Gregoria Ricardo | ||
| 2000 | No participation | ||
| 2001 | Maria Fatima Sint Jago | ||
| 2002 | Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia | ||
| 2003 | Vanessa Maria Van Arendonk | ||
| 2004 | Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes | ||
| 2005 | Rychacviana Coffie | ||
| 2006 | No participation | ||
| 2007 | Naemi Elizabeth Monte | ||
| 2008 | Jenyfeer Mercelina |
[edit] Miss World
[edit] History
Curaçao's debut in Miss World occurred in 1975. Usually the winner, a runner-up or hand picked delegate is send as the national representative. Of all the 27 representatives from the island, 1 of them have placed in the semifinals. Since 2007, a national winner is selected for this international pageant, current Miss World Curaçao is Norayla Francisco.
[edit] Representatives
| Year | Representative | Placement | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Elvira Bakker | ||
| 1976 | Viveca Marchena | ||
| 1977 | Xiomara Winklaar | ||
| 1978 | Silvana Trinidad | ||
| 1979 | No participation | ||
| 1980 | Soraida de Windt | ||
| 1981 | Mylene Gerard | ||
| 1982 | Vendetta Roozendal | ||
| 1983 | Yvette Domacasse | ||
| 1984 | Ivette Atacho | ||
| 1985 | Lidushka Curiel | ||
| 1986 | No participation | ||
| 1987 | Diana Fraai | ||
| 1988 | Anushka Cova | ||
| 1989 | Supharmy Sadjie | ||
| 1990 | Jacqueline Nelleke Josien Krijger | ||
| 1991 | Nashaira Desbarida | ||
| 1992 | Christina Bakhuis | ||
| 1993 | Sally Daflaar | ||
| 1994 | Marisa Bos | ||
| 1995 | Danique Regales | ||
| 1996 | Yandra Faulborn | ||
| 1997 | No participation | ||
| 1998 | Jearmeane Colastica | ||
| 1999 | No participation | ||
| 2000 | Jozaine Marianella Wall | Caribbean Queen of Beauty | |
| 2001 | No participation | ||
| 2002 | Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia | Semifinalist | |
| 2003 | Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes | ||
| 2004 | Sue-Ann Stephanie Hudson | ||
| 2005 | No participation | ||
| 2006 | Fyrena Judica Hannah Martha | ||
| 2007 | Mckeyla Antoinette Richards | ||
| 2008 | Norayla Francisco |
[edit] Miss International
[edit] History
Curaçao's debut in Miss World occurred in 1971. Of the 7 representatives from the island, only 1 of them have placed in the semifinals. The island had been absent in this pageant since 2002.
[edit] Representatives
| Year | Representative | Placement | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Imelda Thode | Miss Friendship | |
| 1972-1996 | No participation | ||
| 1997 | Jadira Suleika Bislick | ||
| 1998 | Santa Indris Tokaay | ||
| 1999 | Pamela Winkel | Semifinalist | |
| 2000 | Roselle Augusta | ||
| 2001 | Vanessa Maria Van Arendonk | ||
| 2002 | Luz Thonysha De Souza Pereira | ||
| 2003-Present | No participation |
[edit] Miss Earth
[edit] History
Curaçao's debuted in Miss Earth in 2006.
[edit] Representatives
| Year | Representative | Placement | Special Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kristal Rose Sprock | |||
| 2007 | Fyrena Judica Hannah Martha | Did not compete |
[edit] Miss Tourism Queen International
[edit] History
Curaçao's debuted in Miss Tourism Queen International in 2007.
[edit] Representatives
| Year | Representative | Placement | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Shadee Braun | 5th Runner-Up | Miss Talent 2nd runner-up Miss Bikini 2nd runner-up Miss Disco |
| 2008 | Tihaisa Marisela de Palm |
[edit] Additional Details on Curaçao's representatives
- 1968 Anne Marie Braafheid
Anne is the most successful Miss Curaçao ever, placing as First Runner-Up in Miss Universe 1968. She holds some Miss Universe records; first, she became the second black contestant to become one of the Top 5 finalists; and she is the first ever black woman to attain the position of 1st Runner Up. The Miss Universe crown went that year to Brazil's Martha Vasconcellos.
- 1997 Verna Angela Maria Vasquez
Curaçao's Verna Vasquez went to compete to Miss Universe 1997 in Miami Beach, Florida. She made the semifinals after obtaining the highest score of the preliminary competition. During the finals, Verna reached the first position in the Evening Gown competition and won the Best in Swimsuit award. Verna entered the Top 6 with the second highest score but finished as the 4th Runner Up, after a middling interview score.
- 2000 Jozaine Marianella Wall
Jozaine Marianella Wall is one of the two Miss Curaçao that did not attend the Miss Universe pageant. She was 17 years old at the time she won the national pageant which unabled her to compete at this pageant whose minimum age is 18. After a legal battle with the organizers, Jozaine was sent to the Miss World 2000 pageant in London, United Kingdom. She did not place in the Top Ten, but she managed to win the Queen of the Caribbean Isles title.
- 2002 Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia
Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia competed at Miss Universe 2002 celebrated in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Since her election Ayanette became a strong favorite considered as the best black contestant of the pageant, but Curaçao's name was not called in the semifinals of Miss Universe 2002. After Miss Universe, Ayanette was sent to the Miss World 2002 pageant held in Nigeria, she arrived late because of some problems with her flight. This time, Ayanette became Curaçao's first and only semifinalist so far in Miss World.
- 2003-2004 Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes
Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes was the first runner-up of the 2003 Miss Curaçao pageant won by Vanessa Maria Van Arendonk. With her placement she had the duty to represent Curaçao at the Miss World 2003 pageant held in Sanya, People's Republic of China. After her performance in Miss World, a group of fans and friends from around the world made a formal petition to Sheida Wever, president of the national pageant, to send her to the Miss Universe pageant. Angeline was chosen as Curaçao's representative to the Miss Universe 2004 pageant held in Quito, Ecuador. Angeline went to the two most important international beauty pageants in the world without even winning the national pageant, she received favorable reviews in both contests.
- 2005 Rychacviana Coffie
Rychacviana Coffie won the 2005 Miss Curaçao pageant,she was crowned by Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes. Seven contestants participated in the pageant. She went to the Miss Universe 2005 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand and received favorable reviews. Rychacviana won in 2002 the Miss Intercontinental pageant in Germany.
[edit] Did You Know?
- Sheida Wever, Miss Curaçao 1985, was the president and organizer of the Miss Curaçao pageant from 1997 to 2006.
- Anushka Cova and Jozaine Marianella Wall, are the only two winners that went to the Miss World pageant instead of Miss Universe.
- Jacqueline Nelleke Josien Krijger and Ayanette Mary-Ann Ileana Statia are the only two winners that attended the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Jacqueline did not place in Miss World but became a semifinalist in Miss Universe and Ayanette did not place in Miss Universe but became a semifinalist in Miss World.
- Angeline Fernandine Da Silva Goes, considered one of the most beautiful Curaçao's representatives, went to Miss Universe and Miss World without winning the national pageant. She became a favorite in both pageants.
- Since 2007, and following regulations from Miss World Ltd, there are two winners in the national pageant, Miss Universe Curaçao and Miss World Curaçao.
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