Formation 1955 Headquarters Managua Official language Spanish | Type Beauty pageant Location Nicaragua | |
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Membership Miss Universe
Miss International
Miss Grand International | ||
The Miss Nicaragua contest is the national beauty pageant of Nicaragua and is a franchise of Silhuetas modeling agency. Each Nicaraguan department may choose a representative who then enters the Miss Nicaragua finals, traditionally held at the Rubén Darío National Theater. The winner is crowned at the conclusion of the final competition. The pageant has been held since 1955 and is responsible for selecting the country's representatives to Miss Universe and Miss International (amongst others). The winner goes to Miss Universe and the 1st runner-up to Miss International.
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Participants
Participants for the Miss Nicaragua contest must be between 18 and 28 years old, not married, and have no children. After participants are chosen, 16 candidates are elected and represent their region. The majority of Miss Nicaragua winners have been from Managua.
Some years, the pageant has had a theme; for 2006, it was "León, pasado maravilloso... presente esperanzador... futuro luminoso" meaning "León, wonderful past... hopeful present.. luminous future".
Despite only having had only three Miss Universe Semifinalists to date; Nicaragua has done well in other international beauty pageants.
Franchise holders
The Miss Nicaragua has officially become national franchise of Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Grand International.
Titleholders
A Dethroned/Resigned
Big Four pageants
Miss Universe Nicaragua
Since 1955 traditionally the winner of Miss Nicaragua represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent. In 1979 and 1996 Nicaragua did not compete at the pageant. In 2013 Nastassja Bolívar was dethroned after competing at the Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
Miss International Nicaragua
The second title of Miss Nicaragua competes at the Miss International pageant. Sometimes the winner or other candidates will be able to compete at the pageant.
Miss Grand Nicaragua
The fourth title of Miss Nicaragua competes at the Miss Grand International pageant. Sometimes the winner or other candidates will be able to compete at the pageant.
Miss World Nicaragua
Previously, the second title or sometimes winner of Miss Nicaragua declared as Miss World Nicaragua in 1960-2005.
Since 2011, the Nicaragua representative in Miss World is selected by a different organization by Miss Mundo Nicaragua Pageant.
Miss Earth Nicaragua
Previously, the Miss Nicaragua organization handled the Miss Earth Nicaragua pageant. Since 2010, Nuestra Belleza Nicaragua Organization selects its winner to represent Nicaragua at the Miss Earth pageant.