Miss Universe Ethiopia
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| Formation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Addis Ababa |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
National Directors | Maria Sarungi Tsehai Nelly Kamwelu |
Miss Universe Ethiopia is a beauty pageant that was first held in 2004. It is the national contest to choose the representative for the Miss Universe pageant.
History
[edit]In 2004, The Ethiopian Life Foundation and Andy Abulime the National Director and CEO became the franchise holder, and has been since 2004, when Ethiopia made its first appearance at Miss Universe 2004 in Ecuador.[citation needed]
Dina Fekadu was crowned in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on April 14, 2006. She was in the Top 20 at Miss Universe 2006 in the United States.[1]
In 2007, The Ethiopian Life Foundation remained at the forefront of Beauty pageant development in Ethiopia, and has also since gone on to organise the first-ever International beauty pageant in Ethiopia in October 2007, Miss Tourism of the Millennium. [citation needed]
In 2017 Maria Sarungi Tsehai in partnership with former Miss Universe Tanzania Nelly Kamwelu, were awarded the Miss Universe franchise in Ethiopia.
Titleholders
[edit]- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The Miss Universe Ethiopia has started to send a Miss Universe Ethiopia to Miss Universe from 2004. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Region | Miss Universe Ethiopia | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2018—Present | |||||
| 2017 | Addis Ababa | Akinahom Zergaw | Unplaced | Maria Sarungi-Tsehai (Compass Communications) directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 2015—2016 | |||||
| 2014 | Addis Ababa | Hiwot Bekele Mamo | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Addis Ababa | Mhadere Tigabe | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Addis Ababa | Helen Getachew Teklemarkos | Unplaced | Henok Yifru directorship. | |
| Did not compete between 2010—2011 | |||||
| 2009 | Addis Ababa | Melat Woldesenbet Yante | Unplaced | Andy Abulime (The Ethiopian Life Foundation) directorship. | |
| Miss Millenium Queen / Miss Universe Ethiopia | |||||
| 2008 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2007 | Addis Ababa | Kidan Gebreegziabher Tesfahun | Did not compete | Miss Millennium Queen org. — Andy Abulime (The Ethiopian Life Foundation) directorship. | |
| Miss Universe Ethiopia | |||||
| 2006 | Addis Ababa | Dina Fekadu Mosissa | Top 20 | ||
| 2005 | Addis Ababa | Atetegeb Tesfaye Worku | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Addis Ababa | Ferehiyewot Abebe Mekuriya | Unplaced | Andy Abulime (The Ethiopian Life Foundation) directorship. | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Miss Universe Ethiopia 2006". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
