Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Explained

Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 was the 1st edition of the Miss Universe Indonesia competition, held on 3 August 2023, at the Beach City International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld of Jakarta SCR was crowned at the end of the event to represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador.

Background

New Franchise

The new Miss Universe Indonesia franchise was awarded to Poppy Capella, national director. Capella is an Indonesian actress, singer and businesswoman with business in shipping, commodities, structured sinancing, fund raising, aviation and the trading sectors.[1] [2] [3] It was the first time in franchise that contestants were be allowed to use English, other than Bahasa Indonesia.

Opening Ceremony

On 8 February 2023, this Miss Universe Indonesia organization was formed and launched. The license is owned by Capella, who is also the national director, under a limited liability company Capella Swastika Karya and Just Capella Sdn. Bhd. management.[4] [5] The press launch was attended by the Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel, second runner-up and top five of Miss Universe 2022, Andreína Martínez and Gabriëla Dos Santos, respectively.[6] [7]

Selection of Participants

From this edition onwards, the organization will officially accept married women and women with children to compete in the pageant, within the age requirement of 18–28 years.[8]

New Crown Launch

On Monday, 29 May 2023 the organization launched its inaugural crown, The Shimmering Hope Crown at La Moda, Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta. The crown is made by UBS Gold of Indonesia.[9]

Results

Main

Final results Contestants
Miss Universe Indonesia 2023
  • Jakarta – Fabiënne Groeneveld
1st Runner-up
  • North Sumatra – Vina Sitorus
2nd Runner-up
  • West Java – Muthia Rachman
3rd Runner-up
  • Riau Islands – Angela Lillo
4th Runner-up
  • Jakarta – Baby Kristami
Top 11
  • Bali – Lola Larasati
  • Jakarta – Alya Zahira
  • Jakarta – Jezneel Ross §
  • Riau Islands – Stella Vidyasari
  • Maluku – Grace Bersyeba
  • North Sumatra – Grecia Hutapea
Top 15
  • Yogyakarta – Shania Maheer
  • Gorontalo – Vensca Tanus
  • West Java – Ratih Widhiarta
  • South Kalimantan – Sheren Simamora
§ : Entered the top 11 as a Fanvote winner

Controversy

Sexual harassment

In August 2023, three out of the eleven finalists filed police reports regarding incidents of sexual harassment they experienced during body checking. One of the finalists alleged that she was instructed to remove her clothes, including her bra, in a confined room. She expressed her shock at the presence of males in the room and how the cramped space made her uncomfortable. When she tried to cover her breasts, she was reprimanded.[10] Furthermore, she alleged that she was coerced into posing for multiple poses and was made to open her legs while standing. She also reported unwanted touching of her private areas during the body checks.[11] [12] Another contestant also came forward, alleging that she was photographed without her consent while not wearing any clothing. It is also alleged that the organizers were trying to silence the victims.[13] As a result, the Miss Universe Organization terminated their franchise contract with Poppy Capella as the Miss Universe license owner.[14]

Requirement of height

After Fabienne Nicole's win, Indonesian social media raised concerns, citing her height as a reason she should not have won. The event guidelines had initially specified a minimum height requirement of 168 cm for contestants, which Nicole did not meet.[15] [16] However, four days following her win, the organizers eliminated the height requirement altogether.[17] They stated that disqualifying her based on her height was deemed unfair.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DATIN WIRA POPPY CAPELLA & DATUK JUSTIN LIM HWA TAT (Managing Director) Biography. sersol.com.my. 20 November 2020. 30 July 2023. 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230302105358/https://www.sersol.com.my/board-of-director/. live.
  2. Web site: Lee Kim Yew, Tan Choon Hwa & Justin Lim to buy more SMTrack shares?. New Straits Times. 13 January 2022. 30 July 2023. 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230302163753/https://www.nst.com.my/business/2022/01/762543/lee-kim-yew-tan-choon-hwa-justin-lim-buy-more-smtrack-shares. live.
  3. Web site: Lim Hwa Tat "Justin" Managing Director, Sersol BHD. Bloomberg. 13 January 2022. 30 July 2023. 9 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052907/https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/22652603?leadSource=uverify%20wall. live.
  4. Web site: Hello Universe! ยลโฉมเครื่องบินส่วนตัวสุดหรูหรา Miss Universe Private Jet. Hello! Thailand Magazine. 23 February 2023. 30 July 2023. 25 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325103830/https://th.hellomagazine.com/lifestyle/miss-universe-private-jet-hello-universe/. live.
  5. Web site: BERNAMA . 2 October 2023 . Just Capella to Bring Fresh Energy to Beauty Pageant Industry . 17 February 2023 . . en . 12 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230212202226/https://www.bernama.com/en/press/news.php?id=2163457 . live .
  6. Web site: Just Capella beri nafas baharu industri ratu cantik. bharian.com.my. 13 February 2023. 30 July 2023. 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230302112349/https://www.bharian.com.my/bisnes/korporat/2023/02/1063559/just-capella-beri-nafas-baharu-industri-ratu-cantik. live.
  7. 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. 23 February 2023. 30 July 2023. 19 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230319011256/https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/the-search-for-the-next-miss-universe-malaysia-BA10670980. live.
  8. Web site: Miss Universe announces inclusive change to pageant after more than 70 years. 12 August 2022. 12 August 2022. The Independent. en. 14 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221114161127/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/miss-universe-2023-mothers-married-women-b2143616.html. live.
  9. Web site: 28 March 2023. Persyaratan Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. 28 March 2023. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). id. 27 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327182243/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1700727/cara-daftar-miss-universe-indonesia-2023-beserta-syaratnya. live.
  10. Web site: Anjani . Rahma . Pengakuan Finalis Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Dibentak Saat Body Checking . 9 August 2023 . detikjatim . id-ID . 9 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052912/https://www.detik.com/jatim/berita/d-6864402/pengakuan-finalis-miss-universe-indonesia-2023-dibentak-saat-body-checking . live .
  11. Web site: 8 August 2023 . Miss Universe Indonesia Mengaku Diarahkan Berpose Ngangkang Sampai Area Intim Diraba . 9 August 2023 . suara.com . id . 9 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052910/https://metro.suara.com/read/2023/08/08/113110/miss-universe-indonesia-mengaku-diarahkan-berpose-ngangkang-sampai-area-intim-diraba . live .
  12. Web site: Puspasari . Desi . Finalis Miss Universe Indonesia Ngaku Diminta Pose Vulgar Telanjang-Body Shaming . 9 August 2023 . detikhot . id-ID . 9 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052914/https://hot.detik.com/celeb/d-6866418/finalis-miss-universe-indonesia-ngaku-diminta-pose-vulgar-telanjang-body-shaming . live .
  13. Web site: 8 August 2023 . Pihak Miss Universe Indonesia Intimidasi Finalis Agar Tutup Mulut Soal Skandal Bugil . 9 August 2023 . suara.com . id . 9 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052912/https://www.suara.com/entertainment/2023/08/08/094636/pihak-miss-universe-indonesia-intimidasi-finalis-agar-tutup-mulut-soal-skandal-bugil . live .
  14. Web site: Imbas Kasus Pelecehan Miss Universe Putuskan Kontrak dengan Poppy Capella. insertlive.com. 12 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Hayati . Istiqomatul . 10 March 2023 . Cara Daftar Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Beserta Syaratnya . 9 August 2023 . Tempo . en . 27 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230327182243/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1700727/cara-daftar-miss-universe-indonesia-2023-beserta-syaratnya . live .
  16. Web site: Marvela . 7 August 2023 . Tanggapan Pemilik Miss Universe Indonesia Poppy Capella Soal Tinggi Badan Tak Penuhi Syarat . 9 August 2023 . Tempo . en . 7 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230807065151/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1756807/tanggapan-pemilik-miss-universe-indonesia-poppy-capella-soal-tinggi-badan-tak-penuhi-syarat . live .
  17. Web site: Endra . Yohanes . 8 August 2023 . Kejanggalan Miss Universe Indonesia 2023: Syarat Tinggi Badan Dianulir 4 Hari Usai Juara Diumumkan . 9 August 2023 . matamata.com . id . 9 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230809052912/https://www.matamata.com/viral/2023/08/08/151322/kejanggalan-miss-universe-indonesia-2023-syarat-tinggi-badan-dianulir-4-hari-usai-juara-diumumkan . live .
  18. Web site: Indonesia . C. N. N. . Isu Tinggi Badan, Miss Universe Indonesia Hapus Syarat Tinggi Minimal . 9 August 2023 . gaya hidup . id-ID . 7 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230807113511/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/gaya-hidup/20230807121357-277-982862/isu-tinggi-badan-miss-universe-indonesia-hapus-syarat-tinggi-minimal . live .

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