Miss Sweden or Miss Universe Sweden (in

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: ''Fröken Sverige''), is the title of the Swedish

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, qualifying delegates to the

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competition. In 2009 the pageant renamed as Miss Universe Sweden and the first national final was held on June 6, 2009, the

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. Among the judges were

Yvonne Ryding Yvonne Agneta Ryding (born 14 December 1962, in Eskilstuna, Södermanland) is a Swedish dancer, model, TV Host and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1984 on 9 July 1984. She is the third Swede in history to win the title, and the most r ...

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. The pageant is a late branch of the

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contest. The director of the contest is Joakim Granberg of the Starworld Entertainment Corporation.

History

Miss Sweden which ran from 1949 to 2003, introduced by the female magazine '' VeckoRevyn'' and later operated by production company

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in partnership with MTG. The competition qualified delegates to the global contest

. The event was founded by Bonnier Media Group in 1948; the franchise was held from 1949 until 1999 by the magazine ''VeckoRevyn'', and from 2000 to 2004 by the production company Strix. The first Miss Sweden pageant was won by

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. Through the years, many of the contestants went on to notable careers in music, acting and modelling, both domestically and internationally, including

Anita Ekberg Kerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (; 29 September 193111 January 2015) was a Swedish actress active in American and European films, known for her beauty and stunning figure. She became prominent in her iconic role as Sylvia in the Federico Fellini ...

Mary Stävin Mary Ann-Catrin Stävin (born 20 August 1957) is a Swedish actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1977 in London. She is the third Swedish woman to win the Miss World crown. Acting career Among her more prominent acting roles are b ...

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and

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. Franchise holder between 2001 and 2004: Strix Productions and . The event was cancelled after 2004, due to harassment by feminist organizations of the organizers, Strix. Between 2006 and 2009 Nya Fröken Sverige built for a new era in Sweden. The winner sent to Miss Universe. The franchise holder moved to Miss Universe Sweden which is called as Miss Sweden in modern era since 2009. Beginning in 2012, three winners and two runners-up are selected. The ''Miss Universe Sweden'' competes in Miss Universe, the ''Miss International Sweden'' goes to compete in

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and the ''Miss Earth Sweden'' vies in

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Notable winners

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, lived in

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, CA.

Format

The year of 1992 was the first time the pageant was broadcast. The promoters were a

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channel alongside a magazine released for females. The readers picked their favourites and the winner was chosen among a panel of judges. The

pageant was shown on

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for the first time ever a few months later. In 2001, winners were picked via a telephone poll. There was still an acting jury, giving suggestions over whom they might believe be potential for the Miss Universe pageant. The last winner was crowned in early 2004, with the winner being

Katarina Wigander Katarina Agnes Wigander (born 1983 in Lerum, Västergötland) is a Swedish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Sweden 2004 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2004. Her victory in the beauty pageant was controversi ...

, and she was crowned by '' Moore! Magazine''.

Titleholders

Titleholders under Miss Sweden org.

Miss Universe Sweden

::''The winner of Miss Sweden represents her country at the

. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before renamed as Miss Universe Sweden, the Miss Sweden (Fröken Sverige) will be sending the winner at the

pageant.''

Miss International Sweden

::''Miss International Sweden is a beauty pageant for Swedish females where the winner is sent to represent Sweden at the

. In 2011, the second title of Miss Universe Sweden pageant will be awarding as the Miss International Sweden. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before running under Miss Universe Sweden Organization the Miss International Sweden will be selecting by Årent Runt in 1960–1994 and Fashion For Integration in 2000–2008.''

Notes

References

External links

* {{Miss Supranational countries and territories

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