Miss Cyprus


Star Cyprus, also known as Miss Cyprus, was a national beauty pageant in Cyprus. Until 2012, the main winner competed at Miss Universe and Miss Cyprus at Miss World. From 2015 to 2018, Star Cyprus represented the country at Miss World and Miss Cyprus at Miss Earth. The pageant was discontinued in 2018 and has not been held since.

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. In 1975 and 1976, the pageant was cancelled due to the Turkish [invasion of Cyprus|Turkish invasion].
The winners receive the titles "Star Kypros", '"Miss Kypros", "Miss Carlsberg" and "Miss Mediterranean". Starting in 2013, after losing the Miss Universe franchise, the winners of the event go on to represent Cyprus at the Miss World, Miss Earth, 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.

National titles

The winners receive the title:
  • SK = Star Kypros
  • MK = Miss Kypros
Other positions receive the title:

Miss Universe