Indonesia at the Big Four international beauty pageants
This is a list of Indonesia's official representatives and their placements at the Big Four international beauty pageants, considered the most important in the world. The country has won one victory with a total of twenty-five placements in all four pageants:
- One — Miss International crown (2017)
Hundreds of beauty pageants are conducted yearly, but the Big Four are considered the most prestigious,[1] widely covered and broadcast by media.[2] The Wall Street Journal,[3][4] BBC News,[5] CNN,[6] Xinhua News Agency,[7] and global news agencies such as Reuters[8] and Agence France-Presse[9][10] collectively refer to the four major pageants as "Big Four" namely: Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth.[11][12][13]
National Franchises and Organizations
The Indonesian franchise holders of the four major beauty pageants are the following:
- The Royal Highest Family of Surakarta Sunanate, Princess Mooryati Soedibyo and Princess Putri Kuswisnuwardhani — Puteri Indonesia and Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan[14] for both Miss Universe[15] and Miss International.[16]
- Liliana Tanaja Tanoesoedibjo — Miss Indonesia[17] for Miss World.[18]
- Johnnie Sugiarto — Miss Earth Indonesia[19] for Miss Earth.[20]
The criteria for the Big Four inclusion are based on specific standards such as the pageant's international prominence and prestige accepted by mainstream media; the quality and quantity of crowned delegates recognized by international franchisees; the winner's post pageant activities; the pageant's longevity, consistency, and history; the execution of the pageant's specific cause, platform, and advocacy; the overall pre-pageant activities, production quality and global telecast; the enormity of internet traffic; and the extent of popularity across the globe.[21]
History

The Indonesia representatives to the Miss Universe pageant from 1974, 1975, 1976 1977, 1980, 1982 and 1983 were chosen by a local pageant organizers, the title was awarded through the Ratu Indonesia beauty pageant Org., then in 1995, Puteri Indonesia took over the license.[22] The Indonesia representatives to the Miss International pageant from 1960, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 were chosen by a local pageant organizers, the title was awarded through the Puteri Remaja Indonesia beauty pageant Org., then in 2007, Puteri Indonesia took over the license.[23] And The Indonesia representatives to the Miss World pageant for 1982 to 1983 are chosen by a local pageant organizers, the title was awarded through the Ratu Indonesia beauty pageant Org., then in 2005, Puteri Indonesia took over the license. In 2006, Miss Indonesia was esthablished and sending the winner to Miss World Pageant.[24] Later on 2007, Miss Earth Indonesia was esthablished and sending the winner to Miss Earth Pageant.[25]
Puteri Indonesia, Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan and Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata
The president-owner of Puteri Indonesia, Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan and Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata Organizations are The Royal Highest Family of Surakarta Sunanate, Princess Mooryati Soedibyo[26][27] and Princess Putri Kuswisnuwardhani.[28][29] The pageant was established in 1992 and is considered as the oldest national beauty pageant in Indonesia, with the first Puteri Indonesia being Indira Paramarini Sudiro who was crowned as Puteri Indonesia 1992 and won Miss ASEAN 1992 title.[30] Where Puteri Indonesia 1996, Alya Rohali was held her title for the longest reign in the pageant history, from 1996 to 1999.[31][32][33][34]

Puteri Indonesia was started to choose the winner for Miss Universe in 1993, but by 1996, the winner was forced to withdraw from competing at the Miss Universe pageant by the former First Lady, Mrs. Tien Suharto who was the wife of the late second president of the Republic of Indonesia, Suharto.[36] Puteri Indonesia winner was again sent to the Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Supranational, after receive a big supports and permissions from Megawati Soekarnoputri who was chosen as the first-ever Female President of Indonesia.[37][38] Since then Puteri Indonesia pageant was held consecutively every year and the winner was sent to the International Beauty pageants, started with Artika Sari Devi Kusmayadi who was representing Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand,[39][40][41][42] following with Rahma Landy Sjahruddin at the Miss International 2007 in Japan,[43] Alessandra Khadijah Usman at the Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 in Chile and later on 2013 Cok Istri Krisnanda Widani was competed at the Miss Supranational 2013 in Belarus.[44]

The Puteri Indonesia pageant is traditionally held in March, alongside the celebration for International Women's Day. Puteri Indonesia is held annually to crown 3 main winners, namely Puteri Indonesia (Miss Universe Indonesia), Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan (Miss International Indonesia) and Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata (Miss Supranational Indonesia); each will represent Indonesia in their respective international beauty pageant.[48][49][50] The candidates selection of Puteri Indonesia started from the provincial level, the chosen candidates will be compete in national pageant, held annually in Jakarta. Usually every year, the winner of Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Supranational attended the prestigious crowning of Puteri Indonesia as the main guest stars.[51][52][53] Puteri Indonesia Organization is widely supported by the President and Cabinet of the Republic of Indonesia.
In 2019, Joko Widodo announced the Puteri Indonesia as "National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indonesia",[54] which carries the values of Indonesian culture and society togetherness,[55] to celebrate the role of women in the creative industry, environment, tourism, education and social awareness.[35][56][57] In line with that, Angela Tanoesoedibjo the eldest daughter of media magnate MNC Group Hary Tanoesoedibjo and Miss Indonesia President and Chief Executive Officer Liliana Tanaja Tanoesoedibjo chosen as The Deputy of Ministry of tourism and Creative Economy of The Republic of Indonesia by the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo at the Istana Negara Palace in Central Jakarta.[58]
Miss Indonesia
In 2005, the Miss Indonesia org. was established, is a national beauty pageant in Indonesia, organized by their own media company MNC Group[45] under Miss Indonesia Organization,[47] chaired by the Indonesian Business conglomerate, Media tycoon and Politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo wife - Liliana Tanaja Tanoesoedibjo[46][47][59] and sponsored by Sariayu Martha Tilaar.[60] The winner of Miss Indonesia represents the country in Miss World pageant, one of the Big Four international beauty pageants and participates in various social actions in cooperation with Yayasan Jalinan Kasih,[61] MNC Peduli and Miss World Organization program, Beauty with a Purpose.[62] The first Miss Indonesia to competed at Miss World beauty pageant is the former Indonesian National Armed Forces Reservist and United States Army Nurse Corps, Kristania Virginia Besouw who competed in Miss World 2006 in Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland.[63][64][65]
Miss Earth Indonesia
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In 2007, the Miss Earth Indonesia Org. was established, The very first pageant was held in 2007 which focuses on environmental awareness, culture, and ecotourism. The winner represents Indonesia in the Miss Earth pageant, the first Miss Earth Indonesia winner, Artri Aldoranti Sulistyowati represented Indonesia in Miss Earth 2007 pageant, was held on November 12, 2007 at the University of the Philippines Theater, inside the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City, Philippines.[25] The slogan of the pageant is Beauty and Nature and was first organized by Yayasan Putri Bumi Indonesia from 2007 to 2012. In 2013, the national franchise for Indonesia was acquired by El John Pageants.[66] Miss Earth Indonesia became a phenomenon Indonesian beauty pageant, as an annual national environmental-themed beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness in Indonesia. The grand winner represents Indonesia in the international Miss Earth pageant.[67][68]
The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote specific projects and often address issues concerning the environment and other global challenges[69][70] through school tours, tree planting activities, street campaigns, coastal clean ups, speaking engagements, shopping mall tours, media guesting, environmental fairs, storytelling programs to children, eco-fashion shows, and other environmental activities.[71][72][73]
The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Indonesia Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and other environmental organizations.[74][75][76] The Miss Earth Foundation also works with the environmental departments and ministries of participating countries, various private sectors and corporations, as well as the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).[77][78][79]
Indonesia's Big Four titleholders
- Color Key
- Miss Universe winner
- Miss World winner
- Miss International winner
- Miss Earth winner
- Ended as Runner-up
- Ended as one of the Finalists, Semi-finalists or Quarter-finalists
| Year | Miss Universe | Miss World | Miss International | Miss Earth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TBA | TBA | Ayu Saraswati TBD |
TBA |
| 2021 | × | Pricilia Carla Yules TBD |
↑ No Pageant Held | Monica Khonado Top 20 |
| 2020 | Ayu Maulida Top 21 |
↑ No Pageant Held | Safira Rumimper | |
| 2019 | Frederika Alexis Cull Top 10 |
Princess Megonondo Top 40 |
Jolene Marie Rotinsulu Top 8 |
Cinthia Kusuma Rani |
| 2018 | Sonia Fergina Citra Top 20 |
Alya Nurshabrina Top 30 |
Vania Fitryanti Top 15 |
Ratu Vashti Annisa |
| 2017 | Bunga Jelitha | Achintya Holte Nilsen Top 10 |
Kevin Lilliana WINNER |
Michelle Alriani |
| 2016 | Kezia Warouw Top 13 |
Natasha Mannuela Halim 2nd Runner-Up |
Felicia Hwang Yi Xin 2nd Runner-Up |
Luisa Andrea Soemitha |
| 2015 | Anindya Kusuma Putri Top 15 |
Maria Harfanti 2nd Runner-Up |
Chintya Fabyola | Belinda Pritasari |
| 2014 | Elvira Devinamira Top 15 |
Maria Rahajeng Top 25 |
Elfin Pertiwi Rappa Top 10 |
Annisa Ananda Nusyirwan |
| 2013 | Whulandary Herman Top 16 |
Vania Larissa Top 10 |
Marisa Sartika Maladewi | Nita Sofiani |
| 2012 | Maria Selena | Ines Putri Top 15 |
Liza Elly Purnamasari | Chelsy Liven |
| 2011 | Nadine Alexandra | Astrid Ellena Top 15 |
Reisa Kartikasari | Inez Elodhia Maharani |
| 2010 | Qory Sandioriva | Asyifa Latief | Zukhriatul Hafizah | Jessica Aurelia Tji |
| 2009 | Zivanna Letisha Siregar | Kerenina Sunny Halim | Ayu Diandra Sari Tjakra | Nadine Zamira Sjarief |
| 2008 | Putri Raemawasti | Sandra Angelia | Duma Riris Silalahi | Hedhy Kurniati |
| 2007 | Agni Pratistha | Kamidia Radisti | Rahma Landy Sjahruddin Top 15 |
Artri Aldoranti Sulistyowati |
| 2006 | Nadine Chandrawinata | Kristania Virginia Besouw | × | Yelena Setiabudi |
| 2005 | Artika Sari Devi Top 15 |
Lindi Cistia Prabha | × | Jenny Graciella Soetjiono |
| 2004 | × | × | × | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 2001 in Manila, Philippines. Indonesia sent their first delegate in 2005.) |
| 2003 | × | × | × | |
| 2002 | × | × | × | |
| 2001 | × | × | × | |
| 2000 | × | × | × | |
| 1999 | × | × | × | |
| 1998 | × | × | × | |
| 1997 | × | × | × | |
| 1996 | Alya Rohali | × | × | |
| 1995 | Susanty Manuhutu | × | × | |
| 1994 | × | × | × | |
| 1993 | × | × | × | |
| 1992 | × | × | × | |
| 1991 | × | × | × | |
| 1990 | × | × | × | |
| 1989 | × | × | × | |
| 1988 | × | × | × | |
| 1987 | × | × | × | |
| 1986 | × | × | × | |
| 1985 | × | × | × | |
| 1984 | × | × | × | |
| 1983 | Andi Botenri | Titi Dwi Jayati | × | |
| 1982 | Sri Yulianti | Andi Botenri | × | |
| 1981 | × | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 1951 in London, United Kingdom. Indonesia sent their first delegate in 1982.) |
× | |
| 1980 | Andi Nana Riwayati Basoamier | × | ||
| 1979 | × | × | ||
| 1978 | × | × | ||
| 1977 | Siti Mirza Nuria Arifin | Indri Hapsari Suharto 2nd Runner-Up | ||
| 1976 | Juliarti Rahayu | Treesye Ratri Astuti Top 15 | ||
| 1975 | Lydia Arlini Wahab | Yayuk Rahayu Sosiawati | ||
| 1974 | Nia Kurniasi Ardikoesoema | Lydia Arlini Wahab | ||
| 1973 | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 1952 in California, United States and then it was transferred in 1960 in Florida, United States. Indonesia sent their first delegate in 1974.) |
× | ||
| 1972 | × | |||
| 1971 | × | |||
| 1970 | Louise Marie Maengkom | |||
| 1969 | Irma Hardisurya | |||
| 1968 | Sylvia Taliwongso | |||
| 1967 | × | |||
| 1966 | ↑ No Pageant Held | |||
| 1965 | × | |||
| 1964 | × | |||
| 1963 | × | |||
| 1962 | × | |||
| 1961 | × | |||
| 1960 | Wiana Sulastini | |||
| 1959 | ↑ No Pageant Held (established in 1960 in California, United States and then it was transferred in 1968 in Tokyo, Japan.) | |||
| 1958 | ||||
| 1957 | ||||
| 1956 | ||||
| 1955 | ||||
| 1954 | ||||
| 1953 | ||||
| 1952 | ||||
| 1951 |
× Did not compete
↑ No pageant held
| Pageant | Placements | Best result |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Universe | 8 | Top 10 (2019) |
| Miss World | 9 | 2nd Runner-Up (2015, 2016) |
| Miss International | 8 | Winner |
| Miss Earth | 1 | Top 20 (2021) |
| Total | 26 | 1 title |
Hostings
| Year | pageant | Location | Venue | Contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[46] | Miss World[46] | Nusa Dua, Bali[46] | Nusa Dua Bali International Convention Center[46] | 127 Countries[46] |
See also
Indonesia portal
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