Miss Cambodia
Miss Universe Cambodia is a national beauty pageant in Cambodia.
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Phnom Penh |
| Location | |
Membership |
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Director | Romyr Libo-on |
| Website | misscambodia ariseagency |
History
On October 14, 2016 the Kingdom of Cambodia saw five winners crowned at a grand and colourful festivities at the NagaWorld Hotel in Phnom Penh. The pageant was organised by Arise Agency Ltd. The pageant aims to be an annual national pageant aimed in sending representatives to international beauty pageants. That selects Cambodian representatives to compete in three of four biggest International pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.
The pageant also fields five queens to other minor international pageants such as Miss Tourism International,Miss Asia Pacific
Events
The Miss Universe Cambodia holds a National Costume Competition. The grand final will be Live on CTN (Cambodia National TV Channel).
On March 31, 2019 the Miss Cambodia crowned at the Naba Theater, Nagaworld Hotel, Phnom Penh.[1] The winners of Miss Cambodia are expected to represent Cambodia at the International competitions including Miss Universe,[2] Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Tourism International and Miss Asia Pacific.
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Cambodia | Province | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sotheary By | Phnom Penh | Em Kunthong | Chhay Nita | Ly Naisim | Pen Punnavath | |
| 2017 | Rern Sinat | Kampong Cham | Keo Senglyhour | Kem Sreykeo | Long Punleu | Kha Annchhany | |
| 2018 | No contest — Began 2019 Miss Cambodia renamed as Miss Universe Cambodia | ||||||
| Year | Miss Universe Cambodia | Province | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up | |
| 2019 | Somnang Alyna | Phnom Penh | Thoung Mala | John Sotima | Pokimtheng Sothida | Kachnak Thyda Bon | |
| 2020 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Universe Cambodia
- : 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
| Year | Province | Miss Universe Cambodia | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2019 | Phnom Penh | Somnang Alyna | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Kampong Cham | Nat Rern | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Phnom Penh | Sotheary By | Unplaced | ||
Miss World Cambodia
- : 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
- In 2006, Miss Cambodia sent a representative to Miss World.
| Year | Province | Miss World Cambodia | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2019 | Phnom Penh | Vy Sreyvin | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2007—2018 | |||||
| 2006 | Phnom Penh | Sun Sreymom[3] | Unplaced | ||
Miss Earth Cambodia
- : 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 1st Runner-up of Miss Cambodia represents her country at the Miss Earth.
| Year | Province | Miss Earth Cambodia | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2019 | Kandal | Thoung Mala | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Phnom Penh | Keo Senglyhour | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Sihanoukville | Em Kunthong | Unplaced | Miss Cambodia Directorship — 1st Runner-up allows to compete at Miss Earth | |
| Cambodian Representative from Miss Earth Cambodia (Agency) | |||||
| Did not compete between 2006—2016 | |||||
| 2005 | Phnom Penh | Mealea Pich | Unplaced | Miss Earth Cambodia — Another selection | |
Miss International Cambodia
- : 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
| Year | Province | Miss International Cambodia | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Phnom Penh | Kachnak Thyda Bon | Unplaced | Miss Cambodia — 4th Runner-up was appointed by Miss Cambodia org. | |
| 2018 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2017 | Phnom Penh | Nheat Sophea | Unplaced | Miss International Cambodia | |
Miss Asia Pacific International Cambodia
- : 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
| Year | Province | Miss Asia Pacific International Cambodia | Placement at Miss Asia Pacific International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Phnom Penh | Sothida Pokimtheng | Unplaced | Miss Cambodia — 3th Runner-up was appointed by Miss Cambodia org. | |
| 2018 | Phnom Penh | Annchhany Kha | Unplaced | Miss Asia Pacific International Cambodia | |
References
- "Miss Cambodia 2016". news.sabay.com.kh. 14 October 2016.
- "Sotheary Bee to represent Cambodia for the first time in Miss Universe 2017". indianandworldpageant.com. 2 April 2017.
- Kim Soeun, Seth (22 Aug 2012). "Khmer Rouge Refugee a Rare 'Miss Cambodia'". The Phnom Penh Post. Post Media Co Ltd. The Phnom Penh Post.