Miss International Overview
Miss International is a well-known international beauty pageant based in Japan. It is organized by the International Culture Association. The competition started in 1960 and has become one of the largest beauty contests in the world, with many countries taking part every year. It is also part of the Big Four beauty pageants, along with Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth.
The pageant focuses not only on beauty but also on kindness, culture, and understanding between countries. Its main aim is to promote peace, goodwill, and friendship among nations. The Miss International brand is managed by the International Cultural Association along with the Miss Paris Group.
History of Miss International
The Miss International pageant was first held in 1960 in Long Beach, California, USA. It was created after the Miss Universe pageant moved to another city. The competition was held in Long Beach until 1967. After that, it moved to Japan from 1968 to 1970, where it was organized in cities hosting the Expo '70.
In 1971, the pageant was again held in Long Beach. After that, it was organized every year in Japan until 2003. Since 2004, the pageant has been held in Japan or China. The first winner of Miss International in 1960 was Stella Márquez from Colombia. Over the years, Miss International has become a symbol of cultural exchange, friendship, and global unity, bringing together participants from different parts of the world.
Miss International Winners List (1960-2025)
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2025 | Catalina Duque | Colombia | Señorita Colombia 2024 | Hachioji Japan |
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2024 | Huỳnh Thị Thanh Thủy | Vietnam | Miss Vietnam 2022 | Tokyo Japan |
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2023 | Andrea Rubio | Venezuela | First Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2022 | Tokyo Japan |
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2022 | Jasmin Selberg | Germany | Miss International Germany 2022 | Tokyo Japan |
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2019 | Sireethorn Leearamwat | Thailand | Miss Thailand 2019 | Tokyo Japan |
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2018 | Mariem Velazco | Venezuela | First Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2017 | Tokyo Japan |
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2017 | Kevin Lilliana | Indonesia | First Runner-up Puteri Indonesia 2017 | Tokyo Japan |
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2016 | Kylie Verzosa | Philippines | Binibining Pilipinas International 2016 | Tokyo Japan |
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2015 | Edymar Martinez | Venezuela | First Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2014 | Tokyo Japan |
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2014 | Valerie Hernandez | Puerto Rico | First Runner-up Nuestra Belleza Puerto Rico 2014 | Tokyo Japan |
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2013 | Bea Santiago | Philippines | Binibining Pilipinas International 2013 | Tokyo Japan |
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2012 | Ikumi Yoshimatsu | Japan | Miss International Japan 2012 | Okinawa Japan |
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2011 | Fernanda Cornejo | Ecuador | Second Runner-up Miss Ecuador 2011 | Chengdu China |
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2010 | Elizabeth Mosquera | Venezuela | Second Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2009 | Chengdu China |
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2009 | Anagabriela Espinoza | Mexico | Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 2008 | Chengdu China |
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2008 | Alejandra Andreu | Spain | Second Runner-up Miss España 2008 | Macau Macau |
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2007 | Priscila Perales | Mexico | Nuestra Belleza México 2006 | Tokyo Japan |
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2006 | Daniela di Giacomo | Venezuela | Second Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2005 | Langfang China |
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2005 | Lara Quigaman | Philippines | Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 | Tokyo Japan |
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2004 | Jeymmy Vargas | Colombia | Verreina Señorita Colombia 2003 | Beijing China |
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2003 | Goizeder Azúa | Venezuela | First Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2003 | Tokyo Japan |
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2002 | Christina Sawaya | Lebanon | Miss Lebanon 2001 | Tokyo Japan |
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2001 | Małgorzata Rożniecka | Poland | First Runner-up Miss Polonia 2000 | Tokyo Japan |
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2000 | Vivian Urdaneta | Venezuela | First Runner-up Miss Venezuela 2000 | Tokyo Japan |
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1999 | Paulina Gálvez | Colombia | Verreina Señorita Colombia 1999 | Tokyo Japan |
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1998 | Lía Borrero | Panama | Señorita Panamá 1998 | Tokyo Japan |
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1997 | Consuelo Adler | Venezuela | Second Runner-up Miss Venezuela 1997 | Kyoto Japan |
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1996 | Fernanda Alves | Portugal | Second Runner-up Miss Portugal 1996 | Kanazawa Japan |
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1995 | Anne Lena Hansen | Norway | Frøken Norge 1995 | Tokyo Japan |
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1994 | Christina Lekka | Greece | Fifth Runner-up Star Hellas 1994 | Ise Japan |
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1993 | Agnieszka Pachałko | Poland | Miss Polski 1993 | Tokyo Japan |
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1992 | Kirsten Davidson | Australia | Miss International Australia 1992 | Nagasaki Japan |
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1991 | Agnieszka Kotlarska | Poland | Miss Polski 1991 | Tokyo Japan |
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1990 | Silvia de Esteban | Spain | Second Runner-up Miss España 1990 | Osaka Japan |
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1989 | Iris Klein | Germany | First Runner-up Miss Germany 1986 | Kanazawa Japan |
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1988 | Catherine Gude | Norway | Runner-up Miss Norway 1988 | Gifu Japan |
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1987 | Laurie Simpson | Puerto Rico | Miss Puerto Rico 1987 | Tokyo Japan |
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1986 | Helen Fairbrother | England | Miss England 1986 | Nagasaki Japan |
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1985 | Nina Sicilia | Venezuela | Second Runner-up Miss Venezuela 1985 | Tsukuba Japan |
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1984 | Ilma Urrutia | Guatemala | Miss Guatemala 1984 | Yokohama Japan |
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1983 | Gidget Sandoval | Costa Rica | Second Runner-up Señorita Costa Rica 1983 | Osaka Japan |
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1982 | Christie Claridge | United States | Miss California International 1982 | Fukuoka Japan |
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1981 | Jenny Derek | Australia | Miss International Australia 1981 | Kobe Japan |
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1980 | Lorna Chávez | Costa Rica | Señorita Costa Rica Internacional 1980 | Tokyo Japan |
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1979 | Melanie Marquez | Philippines | Binibining Pilipinas International 1979 | Tokyo Japan |
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1978 | Katherine Ruth | United States | Miss California International 1978 | Tokyo Japan |
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1977 | Pilar Medina | Spain | Miss Spain International 1977 | Tokyo Japan |
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1976 | Sophie Perin | France | Miss France 1975 | Tokyo Japan |
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1975 | Lidija Manić | Yugoslavia | Miss Yugoslavia International 1975 | Motobu Japan |
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1974 | Brucene Smith | United States | Miss International USA 1974 | Tokyo Japan |
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1973 | Anneli Björkling | Finland | Miss Finland International 1973 | Osaka Japan |
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1972 | Linda Hooks | United Kingdom | Miss Britain 1972 | Tokyo Japan |
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1971 | Jane Hansen | New Zealand | Miss New Zealand International 1971 | Long Beach United States |
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1970 | Aurora Pijuan | Philippines | Binibining Pilipinas International 1970 | Osaka Japan |
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1969 | Valerie Holmes | United Kingdom | Miss Britain 1969 | Tokyo Japan |
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1968 | Maria Carvalho | Brazil | Miss Brazil International 1968 | Tokyo Japan |
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1967 | Mirta Massa | Argentina | Miss Argentina Internacional 1967 | Long Beach United States |
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1965 | Ingrid Finger | Germany | Runner-up Miss Germany 1965 | Long Beach United States |
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1964 | Gemma Cruz | Philippines | Miss Philippines 1964 | Long Beach United States |
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1963 | Guðrún Bjarnadóttir | Iceland | Ungfru Island 1963 | Long Beach United States |
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1962 | Tania Verstak | Australia | Miss Australia 1962 | Long Beach United States |
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1961 | Stanny van Baer | Netherlands | Second Runner-up Miss Holland 1961 | Long Beach United States |
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1960 | Stella Márquez | Colombia | Señorita Colombia 1959 | Long Beach United States |
Miss International Facts
- The 1965 reigning titleholder Ingrid Finger remained Miss International until 1967 because of the cancellation of the 1966 pageant.
- Dethroned. The 2012-crowned Ikumi Yoshimatsu was dethroned shortly before the end of her reign, but she was not replaced.
- The 2019 reigning titleholder Sireethorn Leearamwat will remain Miss International until 2021 due to the cancellation of the 2020 pageant because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
- The 2021 edition was moved to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miss International FAQs
Miss International is a recognized award honoring excellence and achievements in Beauty Pageants category, awarded to deserving individuals or organizations worldwide.
It is a Beauty Pageants award category, recognizing outstanding contributions, performance, and excellence in Beauty Pageants field or domain globally.
This award is given for To achieve a world where women can live with positivity, inner strength and individuality, honoring individuals or groups who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions in this area.
The Miss International is presented by International Cultural Association, recognizing excellence and honoring individuals for their significant achievements and contributions.
Miss International was first awarded in 12 August 1960, marking the beginning of recognizing excellence and achievements in its respective category.
The most recent Miss International was awarded in 27 November 2025, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence and outstanding achievements globally.
Currently, the Miss International is Continue, indicating whether the award is actively presented or has been discontinued officially.
Miss International is awarded by International, recognizing achievements and honoring individuals or organizations associated with International country and its excellence.
