Miss Egypt
Miss Egypt is a national beauty pageant in Egypt.
Since 2017, there has been two pageants held annually; Miss Egypt Universe directed by Hoda Aboud and Miss Egypt Bent Masr directed by Amaal Rezk. Miss Egypt Bent Masr 2019 is Alaa Atef, Miss Egypt Universe 2019 is Diana Hamed.
History
Early years
The first Miss Egypt contest was held in 1927. Charlotte Wassef won the competition in 1934 and was also crowned Miss Universe 1935 in Brussels. The only Miss Egypt winner that held the title of Miss World was Antigone Costanda, who was Miss Egypt 1953 and Miss World 1954. Miss Egypt 1954 was Iolanda Gigliotti, who later became known as Dalida because of her singing and film career.Since 1986, the pageant has been sponsored by the hair care company Pantene. Many of the winners have found notable careers in television. It also introduced models and actresses such as Marina Papaelia and Yolanda Gigliotti.
2012–2013: Absence in pageantry
In its 2012 – 2013 edition the pageant was cancelled due to revolutionary conflicts in Egypt.2014–2015: Face to Face Modelling Agency
In 2014, Miss Egypt returns after two years absence, organized by Miss Egypt Organization Face to face, Let's Take Care of the Planet, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and the Egyptian Tourism Authority.On 27 of August, 2014, the first auditions were held at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, with 79 girls from across the country, The elimination took part over two rounds with 35 girls selected in round 1 and 20 final contestants are to enter the semi-finals, which was held at Citadel of Salah Ed-Din,then they participated in the qualifiers on the final round for the title of Miss Egypt 2014. The ceremony was held in Sharm el Sheikh on the 27 of September 2014. Lara Debbane was crowned Miss Egypt 2014, Amina Ashraf was crowned Miss Egypt World 2014 and Nancy Magdy was crowned Miss Egypt Earth 2014.
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Egypt | Notes |
| 1927 | Yolanda Kassar | |
| 1934 | Charlotte Wassef | Miss Universe 1935 winner International Pageant of Pulchritude |
| 1953 | Antigone Costanda | Miss World 1954 |
| 1954 | Iolanda Gigliotti | |
| 1955 | Gladys Hoene | |
| 1956 | Norma Dugo | |
| 1958 | Leila Saad | |
| 1965 | Omaima Emara | |
| 1987 | Hoda Aboud | |
| 1988 | Amina Sami El Shelbaya | |
| 1989 | Sally Attah | |
| 1990 | Dalia El Behery | |
| 1992 | Samia Mohamed | |
| 1993 | Lamia Noshi | |
| 1994 | Ghada El Salem | |
| 1995 | Nadia Ezz | |
| 1996 | Hadeel Aboulnaga | |
| 1997 | Amel Shawky Soleiman | |
| 1997 | Iman Abdilla Thakeb | |
| 1998 | Karine Fahmy | |
| 1999 | Angie Abdalla | |
| 2001 | Sarah Shaheen | |
| 2003 | Horeya Farghaly | |
| 2004 | Heba Ahmed El Sisy | |
| 2005 | Meriam George | |
| 2006 | Fawzia Mohamed | |
| 2007 | Ehsan Hatem El Kirdany | |
| 2008 | Yara Naoum | |
| 2009 | Elham Wagdy | |
| 2010 | Donia Hamed | |
| 2014 | Lara Debbana | |
| 2017 | Farah Shabaan | |
| 2018 | Nariman Khaled | |
| 2019 | Diana Hamed | |
| 2020 | TBA |
Big Four pageants representatives
The following women have represented Egypt in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.As of 2017, the Miss Egypt organisation only has the Miss Universe franchise and will send its winner to Miss Universe.
Miss Egypt Universe
Miss Egypt World
Miss Egypt International
Miss Egypt Earth
International Winners
- Charlotte Wassef – International Pageant of Pulchritude 1935
- Antigone Costanda – Miss World 1954
- Arwa Gouda – Best Model of the World 2004