Miss Syria Explained

Iman Alhasan
Formation:1995
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Aleppo
Location:Syria
Membership:Miss World
Miss Earth
Language:Arabic

Miss Syria (Arabic: ملكة جمال سوريا) is a national beauty pageant in Syria.

History

In 1952, Leila Teresa Tuma, aged 18, won the first version of Miss Syria, but she did not participate in any International competition due to private reasons which prevented her from travelling abroad.[1] In 1965, Raymonde Doucco was the first Miss World contestant to represent Syria.[2]

Syria at International pageants

Miss World Syria

YearMiss World SyriaPlacement at Miss WorldSpecial AwardsNotes
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1966Feryelle JalalUnplaced
1965Raymonde DouccoUnplaced
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1952Leila Teresa TumaDid not compete

Miss Earth Syria

YearMiss Earth SyriaPlacement at Miss EarthSpecial AwardsNotes
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2021Sanaa AtiaUnplaced
2020Tia AlkerdiUnplaced

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "ليلى توما" أول وأصغر ملكة جمال في سوريا. souriat. Arabic. 15 September 2015.
  2. Web site: Images Of Syria That Will Change Your Perspective. Ninja Journalist. 15 March 2017.