Puteri Indonesia

Puteri Indonesia (literally translates into "Princess of Indonesia"), or also known as Miss Universe Indonesia, is one of the biggest beauty pageant in Indonesia that sends the winner to the Miss Universe pageant.^[2] The pageant was established in 1992 and is considered the oldest pageant in Indonesia, although the first Puteri Indonesia, Indira Soediro who was crowned as Puteri Indonesia 1992 and participated in Miss ASEAN 1992.

The pageant was traditionally broadcast on Indosiar. In 2007, SCTV Network became the official broadcaster.^[3]

History

Agni Pratistha at the Miss Universe 2007

Puteri Indonesia was starting to choose the winner for Miss Universe in 1995, but by 1996, the winner was forced to withdraw from competing at the Miss Universe pageant by Mrs. Tien Suharto, who was the wife of the late second president of the Republic of Indonesia, Suharto. Starting in 2004 Puteri Indonesia winner was sent to the Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand when was Suharto overthrown.

Winners

The reign winner of Puteri Indonesia expected to represent Puteri Indonesia foundation motto.^[4] That is Brain, Beauty and Behavior. As of 2006 the titleholders of Puteri Indonesia divide to the three titles.^[5] The main Puteri Indonesia automatically crowns as the winner or "Miss Universe Indonesia" and the runners-up award as Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan or "Miss International Indonesia" for Environment Ambassador and Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata or "Miss Supranational Indonesia" for Tourism Ambassador.^[6]

Awards

The awards most frequently presented at Puteri Indonesia are Miss Congeniality (1992–present),^[7] Miss Talent (1992–present),^[8] Miss Intelligence (1995–present),^[9] People's Choice Award (1992–2011) and the Favorite Islands' Princesses (2007–present). Other awards that have been presented include Best Traditional Costume (2002, 2015–present), Miss Photogenic (1992-2001), Miss Environment (1993-1996, 2004-2005) Miss Tourism (1994-1996, 2004-2005).

International Titleholders

• Linda Emran, Miss Asia Pacific 1977
• Ariska Putri Pertiwi, Miss Grand International 2016

Titleholders

The following is a list of all Puteri Indonesia titleholders since 2006.

Puteri Indonesia

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In addition to crown the new Puteri Indonesia, at the end of election night event Puteri Indonesia will elect The Princesses as determined by the judges. The Puteri Indonesia winner automatically declares as Miss Universe Indonesia and represents Indonesia at the Miss Universe pageant. In 2012 edition was not held because Miss Universe 2012 was held on December 2012, the organization decided to rescheduled the event to February 2013.^[10]

• ^a Indira Soediro Indira was won Miss ASEAN 1991 before winning Puteri Indonesia 1992.
• ^b Venna Melinda was representing Indonesia as Observer at the Miss Universe 1994 in Manila, the Philippines.
• ^c Alya Rohali was the first Puteri Indonesia who reigned her title for four years.
• ^d Recently, Angelina Sondakh wasn't listed in Puteri Indonesia website and her title was revoked due to her corruption scandal which caused her to punished for 12 years in prison.^[12]
• ^e Dian Krishna Nawawi was competed at the Mrs. World 2012 but she failed to enter in semi-finalist. She previously registered then withdrew at the Miss Universe 2004 after failing support from the government.^[13]

Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan

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In 1992-1996 Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan (Miss Indonesia Environment) declared as special award at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Beginning in 2006 the title automatically awards to the 1st Runner-up of Puteri Indonesia and will represent Indonesia at the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant. In 2007 after the pageant did not exist, the Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan repositioned as Miss International Indonesia. The winner represents Indonesia at the Miss International pageant.

• ^a Ananda Krista Algani was selected as the contestant at the 37th Miss Asia Pacific International 2007 in Manila, Philippines but the pageant did not exist.
• ^b Liza Elly Purnamasari was won Miss Earth Indonesia in 2010 before winning Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2011.

Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata

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In 1992-1996 Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata (Miss Indonesia Tourism) declared as special award at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Beginning in 2006 together with Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan, the Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata awards to the 2nd Runner-up of Puteri Indonesia and will represent Indonesia at the Miss International pageant. Since 2007-2010 after repositioning title, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata titleholder did not compete at any International competitions. In 2011-2012 Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata titleholders competed at the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant. In 2013 due to scandals at the pageant, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata competes at the Miss Supranational pageant.

• ^a Valerina Novita Daniel was scheduled to compete at the 3rd Miss ASEAN 2006 pageant but the pageant did not held.
• ^b Alessandra Usman was renamed as the 1st Runner-up of Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 after the pageant did controversy with the grand winner. Usman was originally crowned as the 3rd Runner-up.

Puteri Indonesia Runner-up

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In 1992-1996 the 3rd Runner-up announced at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Since 2000 the rule makes in the Top 6 or Top 5 and then runners-up will be calling. Beside on Top 3 Puteri Indonesia who focus in Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Supranational Pageants, since 2013 for the first time, the 3rd Runner-up selected to compete at the Miss Grand International pageant. In 2016 Puteri Indonesia has signed to be national franchise of Miss Grand International again after the pageant dropped Miss Grand International in 2014.

Before Puteri Indonesia

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Below are the Indonesian representatives to the most prestigious pageant in 1960 - 1983 before Yayasan Puteri Indonesia (YPI) took the licenses in 1992. In 1974 - 1983 Indonesian representatives crowned from closed election in under Indonesia beauty management in that era.

Miss Universe Indonesia

Miss World Indonesia

Miss International Indonesia

• ^a Lydia Arlini Wahab was sent at the Miss Universe 1975 pageant.

Miss Asia Pacific Indonesia

• ^a Irma Hadisurya was appointed to compete at the Miss International pageant in 1970.
• ^b Linda Emran was made history as the first Indonesian woman who won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International 1977.
• ^c Andi Botenri was selected to represent Indonesia at the Miss World 1982 and Miss Universe 1983 in under same management.

References

External links

• (Indonesian) Official website

Beauty pageants in Indonesia
Puteri Indonesia Miss Indonesia Miss Earth Indonesia