Miss Egypt


Miss Egypt 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 and was also crowned Miss Universe 1935 in Brussels. 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.

2014–2015: Face to Face Modelling Agency

In 2014, Miss Egypt returned after two years absence, organized by Miss Egypt Organization Face to Face, Let's Take Care of the Planet, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority.
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 to enter the semi-finals, 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 27 September 2014. Lara Debbane was crowned Miss Egypt 2014, Amina Ashraf was crowned Miss Egypt World 2014 and Nancy Magdy was crowned Miss Egypt Earth 2014.

Titleholders

Miss Egypt 1927–1965

Pantene Miss Egypt 1986–2010

YearMiss EgyptNotes
1987Hoda AboudMarie France directorship
1988Amina Sami El Shelbaya
1989Sally Attah
1990Dalia El Behery
1992Samia Mohamed
1993Lamia Noshi
1994Ghada El Salem
1995Nadia Ezz
1996Hadeel Aboulnaga
1997Amel Shawky Soleiman
1997Iman Abdilla Thakeb
1998Karine FahmyYoussef Spahi directorship
1999Angie Abdalla
2001Sarah Shaheen
2003Horeya FarghalyDethroned
2004Heba Ahmed El Sisy
2005Meriam George
2006Fawzia Mohamed
2007Ehsan Hatem El Kirdany
2008Yara Naoum
2009Elham Wagdy
2010Donia Hamed

Miss Egypt 2014

YearMiss EgyptMiss Egypt WorldMiss Egypt Earth
2014Lara DebbanaAmina AshrafNancy Magdy

Miss Egypt Bent Masr

YearMiss Egypt Bent MasrNotes
2016Nadine OsamaAmaal Rezk directorship
2017Farah Shaaban
2018Reem Raafat
2019Alaa Atef
2020Nesma Atallah
2021Nadeen Elgayar
2022Hagar Mokhtar
2023Shaden Galal
2024Salma Ali

Miss Egypt Universe

Placements

The following women have represented Egypt in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.

Miss Egypt Universe

Miss Egypt World

Miss Egypt International

Miss Egypt Earth