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Miss Egypt (Arabic ملكة جمال مصر) is a national beauty pageant in Egypt. As of 2024, two competitions are held annually, Miss Universe Egypt and Miss Egypt Bent Masr.

History

Early years

The first Miss Egypt contest was held in 1927. Charlotte Wassef won the competition in 1934^[1] and was also crowned Miss Universe 1935 in Brussels.^[2][3] The only Miss Egypt winner that held the title of Miss World was Antigone Costanda, who was Miss Egypt 1954 and Miss World the same year.

2012–2013: Absence in pageantry

In its 2012 – 2013 edition the pageant was cancelled due to revolutionary conflicts in Egypt.^{[citation needed]}

2014–2015: Face to Face Modelling Agency

In 2014, Miss Egypt returns after two years absence, organized by Miss Egypt Organization Face to face (modelling agency), Let's Take Care of the Planet (Youssef Spahi), the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority.^[4] On 27 of August, 2014, the first auditions were held at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, with 79 girls from across the country. The elimination took part over two rounds with 35 girls selected in round 1 and 20 final contestants are to enter the semi-finals (round 2), which was held at Citadel of Salah Ed-Din, then they participated in the qualifiers on the final round for the title of Miss Egypt 2014. The ceremony was held in Sharm el Sheikh on the 27 of September 2014. Lara Debbane was crowned Miss Egypt 2014, Amina Ashraf ^[5] was crowned Miss Egypt World 2014 and Nancy Magdy was crowned Miss Egypt Earth 2014.^{[citation needed]}

Titleholders

Miss Egypt 1927-1965

Pantene Miss Egypt 1986-2010

The following is a list of winners. From 1986 to 2010, Pantene acquired the naming rights and the competition.

Miss Egypt 2014

In 2014 after 3 years absence, Miss Egypt managed the Top 3 into 3 major winners; Miss Egypt, Miss Egypt World and Miss Egypt Earth under Youssef Spahi directorship.

Miss Egypt Bent Masr

dr. Amaal Rezk took over the brand of Miss Egypt and rebranded as Miss Egypt Bent Masr. The winner sets to Miss Eco International.

Miss Egypt Universe

Egypt representatives at international pageants

The following women have represented Egypt in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.^[8][9] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.^[10][11][12]

Miss Egypt Universe

The Miss Egypt has started to send a Miss Egypt to Miss Universe from 1987. Miss Egypt 1986, Hoda Aboud was winning the first title of Miss Egypt after many years did not held in Egypt by Miss Egypt Organization. Began 2017 a brand new of Miss Egypt Universe organized by Hoda Aboud sends a national winning title to Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.