Miss Cyprus

Star Cyprus, (Greek: Μις Κύπρος) or Miss Universe Cyprus, is the annual national Pancyprian beauty competition in Cyprus. The current competition's official name is Star Kypros (Σταρ Κύπρος).

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". Winners of the event go on to represent Cyprus at the Miss Universe (Star Kypros), Miss World (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)

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.

In 2010 Star Kypros was cancelled after rescheduling date between Miss Universe Organization International pageant and Star Kypros National pageant.

Titleholders

Representatives at Miss Universe

Color key

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 2013-2014 Cyprus did not participate at the Miss Universe pageant, due to lack of sponsorship.^[4] Perhaps in 2015 Cyprus will return with the new titleholder of Star Kypros 2014, Markélla Marína Konstantínou.

Year	Miss Cyprus	Placement	Special Awards
1973	Joanna Melanidou	Unplaced
1974	Andri Tsangaridou	Unplaced
1981	Katia Angelidou	Unplaced
1983	Marina Elena Rauscher	Unplaced
1984	Zsa Zsa Melodias	Unplaced
1985	Andri Andreou	Unplaced
1986	Christina Vassaliadou	Unplaced
1987	Natasha Papademetriou	Unplaced
1992	Militsa Papadopoulou	Unplaced
1993	Photini Spyridonos	Unplaced
1994	Maria Vasiliou	Unplaced
1995	Clara Davina Rainbow	Unplaced
1996	Froso Spyrou	Unplaced
1997	Korina Nicolaou	Unplaced
1998	Daniella Iordanova	Unplaced
1999	Valentini Dionysiou	Unplaced
2000	Christi Groutidou	Unplaced
2001	Stella Demetriou	Unplaced
2002	Demetra Eleftheriou	Top 10
2003	Ivi Lazarou	Unplaced
2004	Nayia Iacovidou	Unplaced
2005	Elena Hadjidemetriou	Unplaced
2006	Elena Gerodiakonou	Unplaced
2007	Polyvia Achilleos	Unplaced
2008	Dimitra Sergiou	Unplaced
2009	Kielia Giasemidou	Unplaced
2010	Demetra Olimpiou	Unplaced
2011	Andriani Karantoni	Unplaced
2012	Ioanna Yiannakou*	Unplaced
2015	Markélla Konstantínou	TBA	TBA

• (*) 2012: Ioanna Yiannakou was appointed to represent Cyprus at the Miss Universe. She was the 2nd Runner-up of Star Kypros. The winner was withdrew, due to lack preparation at the pageant.

Representatives at Miss World

Cyprus was debuted at the Miss World pageant in 1960. The 1st Runner-up of Star Kypors or called as Miss Kypros represents her country at the Miss World pageant. On occasion, when the position does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant is sent.

Year	Miss Cyprus	Placement	Special Awards
2000	Ifigéneia Papaïoánnou	Unplaced
2001	Christiána Chrysostómou	Unplaced
2002	Antzela Drousiótou	Unplaced
2003	Stélla Stylianoú	Unplaced
2004	Konstantína Euripídou	Unplaced	Top Model (Top 20)
2005	Orthodoxia Moutsouri*	Unplaced
2006	Elli Manoli	Unplaced
2007	Dora Anastasiou	Unplaced	Best Talent (Top 18)
2008	Mari Vasiliou*	Unplaced
2009	Chrystalla Tsialli	Unplaced
2010	Andrea Kkolou*	Unplaced	Best Talent (Top 15)
2011	Orthodoxia Panagi	Unplaced	Beauty with A Purpose (Top 77)
2012	Georgia Georgiou	Unplaced	Beach Fashion (Top 40)
2013	Kristi-Mari Agapiou*	Unplaced	Top Model (Top 10)
2014	Ioanna Fillipou	Unplaced
2015	Rafaéla Charalámpous	TBA

• (*) 2013: Kristi-Mari Agapiou was appointed to represent Cyprus at the Miss World pageant. She was the 2nd Runner-up of Star Kypros 2011.
• (*) 2010: Andrea Kkolou was appointed to represent Cyprus at the Miss World pageant. She was the 2nd Runner-up of Star Kypros 2009.
• (*) 2008: Mari Vasiliou was appointed to represent Cyprus at the Miss World pageant. She was the 3rd Runner-up of Star Kypros 2008.
• (*) 2005: Orthodoxia Moutsouri was designated to be "Miss World Cyprus 2005" by Star Kypros Organization.

Representatives at Miss International

Cyprus was debuted at the Miss International pageant in 1995. The 3rd Runner-up of Star Kypros or called as Miss Mediterranean represents her country at the Miss International pageant. On occasion, when the position does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant is sent. Since 2007, in unknown reasons, the Miss Mediterranean did not compete at the pageants excluded in 2008 and 2012 in appointing by Star Kypros Organization.

Year	Miss Cyprus	Placement	Special Awards
2000	Nikoletta Violari	Top 10
2001	Maria Chatzivasiliou	Unplaced
2002	Nikol Stylianou	Unplaced
2003	Maria Pelekanou	Unplaced
2004	Dimitra Mouski	Unplaced
2005	Charis Dimitriou	Unplaced
2006	Elena Georgiou	Unplaced

See also

• Miss Star Hellas

References

External links

• Official site
• Pageantopolis