Miss Universe Indonesia Explained

Miss Universe Indonesia
Headquarters:Equity Tower, Sudirman Central Business District, Jakarta, Indonesia
Location:Indonesia
Membership:Miss Universe
Leader Title:National Director
Leader Name3:TBA

Miss Universe Indonesia (abbreviated as MUID) is a beauty pageant and organization that selects Indonesia's official representative for Miss Universe—one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.

The reigning Miss Universe Indonesia is Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld of Jakarta SCR who was crowned on August 3, 2023, at the Beach City International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

History

See also: Puteri Indonesia.

Miss Universe Indonesia Organization
Board of Directors
PositionDirector
National Director Teuku Jordan Zacky
CEO TBA
Senior AdvisorTBA
Legal Affairs OfficerTBA
Visual DirectorTBA
Art and Project DirectorTBA
Beauty DirectorArie Khayz
Design Council DirectorTBA

From 1974 until 1983, Puteri Indonesia pageant who was owned by Andy Nurhayati Beauty institute Jakarta directorship was the national franchise holder of Indonesia to Miss Universe, wherein it was responsible for selecting the Indonesian women who would represent the Indonesia and compete at the annual Miss Universe pageant.[1] Under the institute, they have sent seven Indonesian representatives to the Miss Universe pageant in 19741977, 1980, and 19821983.[2]

Before Puteri Indonesia under PT Mustika Ratu Tbk., the Indonesia's representations were crowned by national pageants called Ratu Indonesia, Miss Indonesia, and Miss Jawa. Andy Nurhayati who owned Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta was the key person who took the franchise for Miss Universe in Indonesia. Began 1980s, the selection held in closed selection by her, since there was banning system from the government about beauty pageants.

Puteri Indonesia organization was still sending Indonesia's representative for Miss Universe in 1995 and 1996, however from 1997 until 2004, its winners were forced to withdraw from competing at the Miss Universe pageant by the decision of the former First Lady, Mrs. Tien Suharto.[3] [4] Puteri Indonesia's winners were again sent to the Miss Universe after receiving support and permission from Megawati Soekarnoputri, the first-ever female president of Indonesia.[5] [6] [7] The pageant has been held consecutively every year, with the winner and the runner-ups sent to participate in international beauty pageants, from Artika Sari Devi who represented Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand until Laksmi Shari De-Neefe Suardana who represented the country in 2022. Under Puteri Indonesia organization, 19 representatives have been sent to Miss Universe pageant in 19951996, 20052020 and 2022.[8]

In February 8, 2023, the Miss Universe franchise in Indonesia was officially granted to a new organizing body with Poppy Capella as its national director and as its CEO and Communication Director,[9] [10] paving the way for the creation of the new Miss Universe Indonesia Organization under PT. Capella Swastika Karya, Inc.[11] [12] [13] Under the new organization, a separate, standalone pageant is now responsible for the selection of the future Miss Universe Indonesia titleholders from 2023 onwards.[14] [15] [16] The press launch of the pageants in Nusa Dua, Bali was attended by the Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, 2nd runner-up and top 5 of Miss Universe 2022, Andreína Martínez and Gabriëla Dos Santos, respectively.[17] [18]

On August 12, 2023, the Miss Universe Organization officially terminated their franchise contract with PT. Capella Swastika Karya and Capella after a sexual abuse scandal which happened at the Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 event. However, Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld would still represent Indonesia in Miss Universe 2023.[19]

On July 18, 2024, it was announced that Indonesian actor and businessman was appointed as the new national director for Miss Universe Indonesia pageant.[20]

Editions

The following is a list of Miss Universe Indonesia editions from its inception in 2023.

EditionDateEntrantsCompetition Result
2024September 19, 2024The H Club SCBD, Jakarta16
2023August 3, 2023Beach City International Stadium, Jakarta30Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld
Jakarta SCR
Muthia Fatika Rachman
West Java
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Titleholders

See also: Indonesia at the Big Four international beauty pageants. This is a list of Indonesian titleholders who competed in the Miss Universe pageant. Indonesia has competed 26 times, placed 8 times, and won several special awards, including Best in National Costume in 2007 and 2014; Popular Vote in 2009; Miss Photogenic in 2017; Miss Phoenix Smile in 2016; and Miss Clairol Herbal Essences in 1995.[22]

Color key
  • : Declared as Winner
  • : Ended as runner-up
  • : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
  • : Ended as Special awards winner
YearProvinceMiss Universe Indonesia National titlePlacementSpecial awardsNotes
Under Teuku Zacky's directorship
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Under Poppy Capella's directorship
2023Jakarta SCRFabiënne Nicole GroeneveldMiss Universe Indonesia 2023UnplacedFabiënne competed in Miss Universe under the auspices of the Miss Universe Organization because MUID's license holder was dismissed before she could compete.
Under Puteri Indonesia Organization's directorship
2022BaliLaksmi Shari De-Neefe SuardanaPuteri Indonesia 2022Unplaced
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2020Raden Roro Ayu Maulida PutriPuteri Indonesia 2020Top 21Before winning Puteri Indonesia 2020, Ayu won the Face of Asia 2019 in South Korea.
2019Jakarta SCRFrederika Alexis CullPuteri Indonesia 2019Top 10
2018Bangka BelitungSonia Fergina CitraPuteri Indonesia 2018Top 20Sonia was competing at Miss Oriental Tourism 2012 and was achieving the Top 6 at the pageant.
2017Jakarta SCRBunga Jelitha IbraniPuteri Indonesia 2017UnplacedBunga experienced in modelling competition and won the Supermodel International 2011, also the Guess Girl Southeast Asia 2015.
2016North SulawesiKezia Roslin Cikita WarouwPuteri Indonesia 2016Top 13
  • Miss Phoenix Smile[23]
  • Best National Costume (Top 12)
  • Best Popularity Vote (Top 3)
2015Central JavaAnindya Kusuma PutriPuteri Indonesia 2015Top 15
2014Elvira Devinamira Wirayanti[24] Puteri Indonesia 2014 Top 15
  • Best National Costume[25]
2013Whulandary HermanPuteri Indonesia 2013Top 16
  • Best National Costume (3rd Runner-up)
Before winning Puteri Indonesia 2013, Whulandary won the Asian Top Model of the Year 2010 in Hangzhou, China.
2012Central JavaMaria Selena NurcahyaPuteri Indonesia 2011Unplaced
  • Best National Costume (9th Runner-up)[26]
2011Jakarta SCRNadine Alexandra Dewi AmesPuteri Indonesia 2010Unplaced
2010Qory SandiorivaPuteri Indonesia 2009Unplaced
2009Zivanna Letisha SiregarPuteri Indonesia 2008Unplaced
  • Best Popularity Vote won via Miss Universe Website[27]
2008Gracia Putri Raemawasti MulyonoPuteri Indonesia 2007Unplaced
2007Agni Pratistha Arkadewi KuswardonoPuteri Indonesia 2006Unplaced
2006Jakarta SCRNadine ChandrawinataPuteri Indonesia 2005Unplaced
  • Best National Costume (1st Runner-up)[28]
2005Artika Sari Devi KusmayadiPuteri Indonesia 2004Top 15
  • Miss Congeniality (1st Runner-up)[29]
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1996Jakarta SCRAlya RohaliPuteri Indonesia 1996Unplaced
1995MalukuSusanty Priscilla Adresina ManuhutuPuteri Indonesia 1995Unplaced
  • Miss Clairol Herbal Essences[30] <
-- DO NOT CHANGE THIS. It has been established via RS (reliable source on tentangnama.com) "1. Susanty Manuhutu: Perempuan kelahiran Jakarta, 7 Januari 1974 ini adalah mantan Puteri Indonesia 1995. Di tahun yang sama, ia mengikuti ajang Miss Universe dan memperoleh gelar Miss Clairol Herbal Essences." /// translate to english: "1. Susanty Manuhutu: This woman who was born in Jakarta, January 7, 1974 is a former Puteri Indonesia 1995. In the same year, she joined the Miss Universe and won the Miss Clairol Herbal Essences."-->[31]
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Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta / Andy Nurhayati directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1974–1983
1983South SulawesiMiss Universe Indonesia 1983UnplacedIn 1982, Andi was one the 5 winners at Miss Indonesia 1982, as Miss World Indonesia. She competed at Miss World 1982 and was designated as Miss Universe Indonesia 1983 by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia).
1982East JavaSri Yulianti SoemardjoMiss Universe Indonesia 1982Unplaced
  • Swimsuit Score (71st) recorded by Miss Universe Incorporation LIVE program
In 1982, there are 5 winners who scheduled to represent Indonesia at international pageants. Sri was the main winner who represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 1982. She titled as Miss Universe Indonesia 1982, together with other titleholders.
1981Jakarta SCRRosje Soeratman Gadis Teladan 1981After winning Gadis Teladan 1981 title nationally, Rosje Soeratman was designated as Miss Universe Indonesia 1981 but her trip to Miami, Florida, USA did not successfully run well. Her visa did not approve and another way she was reported she was being a victim of an accident.
1980South SulawesiPuteri Pariwisata Indonesia 1977 (2nd Runner-up at Puteri Indonesia 1977)Unplaced
  • Swimsuit Score (57th) recorded by Miss Universe Incorporation LIVE program
There was no Puteri Indonesia contest, Nana was designated by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia). She was placed as the 2nd Runner-up or in that moment called Puteri Pariwisata Pariwisata 1977 at Puteri Indonesia pageant.
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1977South SumateraPuteri Indonesia 1977Unplaced
  • Best National Costume (Top 20) resumed by pageantopolis pageant media website
Winning Puteri Indonesia 1977, Siti was designated as Miss Universe Indonesia 1977 by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia).
1976West JavaJuliarti Rahayu GunawanPuteri Indonesia 1976UnplacedJuliarti was the youngest Indonesia's queen who competed at Miss Universe in the 16 years of age. In that moment she was a model who selected as the main title Puteri Indonesia 1976 for Miss Universe.
1975Jakarta SCRRatu Indonesia 1973UnplacedThe Ratu Indonesia 1973 — winner who also represented Indonesia at Miss Asia Pacific 1974, Queen of the Pacific 1974, and Miss International 1974 before competing at Miss Universe 1975. Lydia also was designated as Miss Universe Indonesia 1974 by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia), since in 1975 there was no specific contest to Miss Universe.
1974West JavaRatu Indonesia 1973 (Ratu Jawa Barat)UnplacedAfter winning Mojang Bandung 1973, in 1974 Nia was designated as Miss Universe Indonesia 1974 by Andi Beauty Institute Jakarta (as the national holder for Indonesia). She also received the award from Indonesian World Records Museum as the Beauty Pioneer who competed in Miss Universe competition. Nia competed at Ratu Indonesia 1973, represented Jawa Barat at the pageant and won Miss Congeniality award.

Number of wins by province

ProvinceTitlesYear(s)
Jakarta SCR91975, 1981, 1996, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2023
41982, 2008, 2014, 2020
Central Java32007, 2012, 2015
Bangka Belitung22005, 2018
South Sulawesi1980, 1983
West Java1974, 1976
Bali12022
North Sulawesi2016
2013
2010
Maluku1995
South Sumatera1977

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pasang Surut Prestasi Indonesia di Miss Universe dari Masa ke Masa. Liputan 6. 1 March 2016.
  2. News: Puteri Indonesia Is Expected To Continue To Promote Environment, Tourism, Education, Social Awareness And The Country's Creative Economy. Ministry of Tourism (Indonesia). 11 March 2020. 20 December 2020. 10 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110160940/https://dispar.kaltimprov.go.id/post/berita/puteri-indonesia-diharapkan-terus-promosikan-pariwisata-dan-ekonomi-kreatif-tanah-air. dead.
  3. News: Menunggu Restu Dari Atas. Tempo Magazine. 20 March 2016.
  4. News: Lenggang Kontes di Tengah Protes. Historia Indonesia. 16 March 2016.
  5. News: One of the biggest beauty pageants of the year – Puteri Indonesia 2020 concluded in Jakarta. grehindia.com. 8 March 2020.
  6. Web site: Miss Universe Shares BITS Of Miss Universe Indonesia Coronation Night. Zalebs South Africa. 11 March 2020.
  7. News: Woman, you're awesome!. businessmirror.com. 9 March 2020.
  8. News: Tusing. David. Miss Universe owner seeks to clear 'drama' over pageant licences amid withdrawals. 2 March 2023. The National (Abu Dhabi). 17 February 2023.
  9. Web site: Ini Sosok Pedangdut yang Jadi Pemilik Miss Universe Indonesia. CNBC Indonesia. February 10, 2023.
  10. Web site: ‘New’ Miss Universe Indonesia launches in Bali. The Jakarta Post. Ni Komang Erviani. February 23, 2023.
  11. Web site: Miss Universe 2022 Visits Bali to Attend Indonesian Beauty Pageant. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). Petir Garda Bhwana. February 20, 2023.
  12. Web site: Miss Universe Indonesia stresses pageant is for women only amid confusion over trans eligibility. Coconuts Media. February 24, 2023.
  13. Web site: Why are organisations cutting ties with Miss Universe?. The National (Abu Dhabi). David Tusing. February 20, 2023.
  14. Web site: Intip Profil Poppy Capella, Pedangdut yang Kini Jadi Pemilik Lisensi Miss Universe. Merdeka. Fardi Rizal. February 11, 2023.
  15. Web site: Hello Universe! ยลโฉมเครื่องบินส่วนตัวสุดหรูหรา Miss Universe Private Jet. Hello! Thailand Magazine. February 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: BERNAMA . 2023-10-02 . Just Capella to Bring Fresh Energy to Beauty Pageant Industry . 2023-02-17 . . en.
  17. Web site: Just Capella beri nafas baharu industri ratu cantik. bharian.com.my. February 13, 2023.
  18. Web site: The search for the next Miss Universe Malaysia; The goal of pageants is to empower women to have a positive effect on their community. The Sun Daily. Thashine Selvakumaran. February 23, 2023.
  19. Web site: Imbas Kasus Pelecehan Miss Universe Putuskan Kontrak dengan Poppy Capella. insertlive.com. August 12, 2023.
  20. Web site: Teuku Jordan Zacky jadi National Director Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 . 2024-07-22 . JPNN.com . id.
  21. Web site: 3 August 2023 . Fabienne Nicole Resmi Menyandang Gelar Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 . Fabienne Nicole Officially Holds the Title of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 . 4 August 2023 . . id-ID.
  22. Web site: Peserta Miss Universe Asal Indonesia Dari Waktu Ke Waktu. blogunik.com. 20 November 2019.
  23. Web site: Miss Universe 2016, Ini Prestasi yang Disabet Kezia Warouw . Suara. 7 February 2017 . 13 November 2019.
  24. Web site: Miss Puteri Indonesia 2014: Elvira Devinamira . Emirates 24/7 . 3 January 2014. 13 March 2020.
  25. Web site: Bukan Pertama Kali, 10 Kostum Nasional Ini Bukti Nyata Bahwa Indonesia Memang 'Jempolan' di Ajang Internasional . 17 October 2017 . Boombastis . 13 March 2020.
  26. Web site: Bukan Pertama Kali, 10 Kostum Nasional Ini Bukti Nyata Bahwa Indonesia Memang 'Jempolan' di Ajang Internasional . 17 October 2017 . Boombastis . 13 March 2020.
  27. Web site: Miss Indonesia Wins Online Votes, Misses the Crown. tourismindonesia.com. 1 December 2009.
  28. Web site: Bukan Pertama Kali, 10 Kostum Nasional Ini Bukti Nyata Bahwa Indonesia Memang 'Jempolan' di Ajang Internasional . 17 October 2017 . Boombastis . 13 March 2020.
  29. Web site: Miss Indonesia Pemanis di Miss Universe. kompasiana . 2 August 2010. 13 March 2020.
  30. Web site: Arti Nama Danti, Tokoh Populer (1. Susanty Manuhutu). tentangnama.com. 31 March 2020.,
  31. Web site: Pemilihan Puteri Indonesia 2021 Diundur, Akankah Indonesia Menunjuk Langsung Wakilnya ke Ajang Miss Universe 2021?. Kompas. 10 July 2021.,