Miss Laos
| Motto | Power, Gorgeous, Unity and Life |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2004 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Vientiane |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss World Miss International Miss Supranational Miss Grand International |
Official language | Lao |
National Director | Dr. Hongkham Souvannavong |
Key people | Dr. Hongkham Souvannavong (TV Lao HD) |
| Website | missuniverselaos.com |
Miss Laos (In Lao: ນາງສາວລາວ) is a national Beauty pageant in Laos.
History
The first Miss Laos was identified in 2004 by Miss Lux Beauty beauty contest which held at National Culture Hall in Vientiane, Laos on 3 July 2004.[1]
On 25 November 2006 the Miss Laos branded as Miss Apone Lao 2006. The pageant held at Don Chan Palace hotel. This aimed to be the first annual Miss Laos competition under Ministry of Information and Culture with support from K&C Company and Lao Brewery Company.[2]
Between 2009 and 2016 the main winner of Miss Laos did not go to International pageants which meant they come as official ambassador of Beauty in Laos.[3][4]
Since 2015 the Miss Laos is live on TV Lao broadcast. In 2017 edition, Miss Laos winner goes to Miss Universe pageant for the first time. Miss Laos under TV Lao has officially owned as a franchise holder of Miss Universe in Laos. Otherwise Laos holds national beauty pageants to bring out Lao to upcoming Grand Slam World pageants such as Miss World Laos, Miss International Laos and Miss Grand Laos. Nowadays in Laos there are four national selection to select each winner to Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Grand International.
Broadcasts
- Lao Star TV (2006-2013)
- TV Lao[5] (2015 – present)
Franchise holders
- Miss Universe - Dr. Hongkham Souvannavong (TVLAO HD)
- Miss World - Nawat Itsaragrisil
- Miss International - Nawat Itsaragrisil
- Miss Supranational - Nawat Itsaragrisil
- Miss Grand International - Nawat Itsaragrisil[6]
Titleholders
According to Miss Laos Company, the main winner of Miss Laos will not go to International competition. The winner goes to be the only national culture ambassador in Laos during her year.
| Year | Miss Laos | Province | Notes | International Pageant | Venue | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2004 | Chandaly Sitpraxay | Vientiane | Miss Lux Laos 2004, member of LaoPYs 2003 | Miss International 2004 | China | Withdrew | |
| 2006 | Keochinda Keosuliya | Champassak | Miss Apone Lao 2006 | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2009 | Phailinda Philavane | Vientiane | Miss Photogenic and Miss Healthy | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2010 | Malaythip Singsahanath | Bokeo | - | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2011 | Thidalat Vongsili | Vientiane | Actress and Presenter | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2012 | Christina Lasasimma | Vientiane | Miss Perfect Body | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2013 | Vilaylak Chanthavong | Sainyabuli | Miss Healthy Skin, Miss Photogenic and Miss Smart Girl | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2015 | Soutilack Inthavong | Vientiane | - | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2016 | Boutsaba Saengpan | Sainyabuli | - | No pageant | No pageant | Did not compete | |
| 2017 | TBD | TBD | Cultural Ambassador | No pageant | No pageant | TBD | TBD |
Miss Laos Company National pageants
Miss Universe Laos
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
The Miss Laos company holds separation national pageant Miss Universe Laos competition which the winner aims to be the official representative to Laos at the Miss Universe. The Miss Universe Laos related to Miss Laos company. The pageant Live broadcast on TV Lao HD.
| Year | Miss Laos | Province | Notes | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2017 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Miss Grand Laos
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Miss Grand Laos is in under TV Lao HD and an independent national pageant in Laos to select the winner to Miss Grand International. In 2017 the first runner-up became the Miss International Laos. The Miss Grand Laos has officially broadcast on TV Lao HD.
| Year | Miss Grand Laos | Province | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2017 | Chinnaly Norasing | Vientiane | TBD | TBD |
Miss World Laos
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss World Laos | Province | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2017 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Miss International Laos
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
The 1st Runner-up of Miss Grand Laos represents her country at the Miss International.
| Year | Miss International Laos | Province | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2017 | Phounesup Phonyotha | Vientiane | TBD | TBD |
Miss Supranational Laos
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Supranational Laos | Province | Placement | Special Awards |
| 2017 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ "Miss Lux Beauty 2004, Vientiane, Laos". armanpress. Retrieved 2004-07-03.
- ↑ "Southern Beauty Wins Triple Crown". newmandala. Retrieved 2006-11-30.
- ↑ "Vientiane girl crowns the 1st Miss Laos contest 2009". samakomlao. Retrieved 2009-11-01.
- ↑ "Miss Laos 2011". saodarly.com. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
- ↑ "Main Sponsor of Miss Laos 2016 Contest Revealed". laotiantimes.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ↑ "Main Sponsor of Miss Laos 2016 Contest Revealed". angelopedia. Retrieved 2017-02-23.