Miss Gibraltar

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Miss Gibraltar Organization
Formation1959
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Gibraltar
Location
Membership
Official language
English
Key people
Gibraltar Cultural Services
Website MissGibraltar.gi

Miss Gibraltar is a national beauty pageant in Gibraltar.

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History

The first Miss Gibraltar pageant was held in 1959, however, it did not resume until 1964. The winner represents her nation at Miss World annually. [1]

International competition

1st vice-Miss Gibraltar 2022 Jaylynn Cruz, the first Gibraltar candidate at Miss Grand International. Jaylynn Cruz.png
1st vice–Miss Gibraltar 2022 Jaylynn Cruz, the first Gibraltar candidate at Miss Grand International.
Faith Torres, Gibraltar representative to Miss World 2023 and Miss Grand International 2024. Faith Torres.png
Faith Torres, Gibraltar representative to Miss World 2023 and Miss Grand International 2024.

The winners of Miss Gibraltar competed at Miss Universe from 1981 to 1990. In 1984 Jessica Palao awarded Congeniality award at Miss Universe 1984 at James L. Knight Center, Miami, Florida, United States.

In 2009, the 59th Miss World pageant was held on 12 December, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. 112 contestants worldwide competed for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant's history. Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino, aged 23, was crowned Miss World 2009. Kaiane won Miss World Beach Beauty en route to the top prize sparking off mass celebrations in Gibraltar as the population watched the event live on television.

Kaiane was flown to Gibraltar from London on a private jet on 17 December where she was greeted at Gibraltar Airport by the Government, family and friends. From there, Kaiane was paraded down Main Street in an open-top car (the same one used by Charles and Diana when they visited Gibraltar to embark the Royal Yacht Britannia to start their honeymoon cruise) preceded by the band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and then appeared at the City Hall balcony. The celebrations culminated with a fireworks display from Gibraltar Harbour.

As a tribute to Kaiane Aldorino, the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau issued a special sheet of stamps. [2]

Besides the main winners, the pageant's runners-up were occasionally sent to compete at the international stage, such as the 2013 1st runner-up, Jamielee Randall, who was placed among the top 15 finalists at Miss International 2013 in Tokyo, Japan, and the 2022 1st runner-up, Jaylynn Cruz, was sent to compete at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam. [3]

Titleholders

Miss Gibraltar

YearMiss Gibraltar1st Runner-up2nd Runner-up
1959Viola AbudarhamCarmen FigueredoUnknown
1964Lydia DavisUnknownUnknown
1965Rosemary ViñalesMuriel TaconSuzanne Chipolina
1966Grace ValverdeJanet SawksMarie Carmen de la Paz
1967Laura BassadoneUnknownUnknown
1968Sandra SanguinettiMoira CanepaAngelita Bassadone
1969Marliou ChiappeConchita RoccaAngelita Lavagna
1970Carmen GómezYvonne PossoChristine Anthony
1971Lisette ChipolinaMiriam ParodyChristine Anthony
1972Rosemary CataniaChristine GhioSuzanne Chipolina
1973Josephine RodriguezEmily McMahonBelinda Vinet
1974Patricia OrfilaSusan CliftonSuzie Soiza
1975Lilian LaraUnknownUnknown
1976Rosemary ParodySusan CostaAngela Guelchi
1977Lourdes HolmesGina ArnaoYvette Ocaña
1978Rosanna BonfanteKaren CardonaSusan Bonavia
1979Audrey LopezChristine BorgeJoanna Brooks
1980Yvette DominguezPilar WahnonMaria Elena Moreno
1981Yvette Bellido (Resigned)Pilar Ford (Resigned)Michelle Lara (Assumed)
1982Louise GillingwaterGiselle RuizGiselle Ruiz
1983Jessica PalaoWanda SetterCarla Bonfante
1984Karina HollandsWanda SetterGail Francis
1985Gail FrancisDominique MartinezMichelle Hollands
1986Dominique MartinezMaite SanchezGerry Searle
1987Maite SanchezIsabella SerraGillaine Chappory
1988Tatiana DesoizaAnjette JonesKaren Felices
1989Audrey GingelGerry SearleJoanne Aldorino
1990Sarah YeatsAngelique VassalloNicole Jimenez
1991Ornella CostaGillaine de los SantosGail Summerfield
1992Michelle TorresGina GaduzoLarissa Zarb
1993Jenifer AinsworthRachel YeatsLynette Mifsud
1994Melissa BerllaqueLourdes BebeaguaMelanie Soiza
1995Monique ChiaraTyrene CamilleriJustine Federico
1996Samantha LaneLianna VinetTallitha Field
1997Rossanna RessaKarina SanchezJustine Hardy
1998Melanie SoizaAysha PrattsSylvana Burns
1999Abigail GarciaKatie CloadMagelle Ignacio
2000Tessa SacramentoCaireen AlcantaraAysha Pratts
2001Luann RichardsonSueyenne McNeiceLyzanne Zammitt
2002Damaris Hollands (Resigned)Natalie Monteverde (Assumed)Bianca Chiara
2003Kim FalzunStephanie MartinezIvanka Bensadon
2004Helen GustafsonKelly VillaltaElaine Martinez
2005Melanie ChipolinaShyanne AlmediaKirian Lopez
2006Hayley O`BrienLian Lucia FalzunAngelique Ruiz
2007Danielle PerezChantal SantosJordana Ryan
2008 Krystle Robba Samantha EnrilesKathryn Gonçalves
2009 Kaiane Aldorino Maxine De La RosaJordana Lavagna
2010 Larissa Dalli Jemma RoccaLeandra Howe
2011 Michelle Gillingwater Pedersen Jessica BaldachinoChantal Canepa
2012 Jessica Baldachino Kerrianne MassettiChristina Ainsworth
2013 Maroua Kharbouch Jamielee RandallStacey Britto
2014 Shyanne Azzopardi Kristy TorresClaire Nuñez
2015Hannah BadoBianca PisharelloNatalia Nunez
2016Kayley MifsudJoseanne BearAisha Benyahya
2017Jodie Garcia [4] Tessa BrittoSian Dean
2018Star FarrugiaNot awardedNot awarded
2019Celine BolañosJanice SampereJyza Balban
2020Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020
2021Janice Sampere [5] (Appointed)Not awardedNot awarded
2022Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2022
2023Faith Torres [6] Jaylynn CruzMichelle Lopez Desoisa
2024Shania Ballester [7] Phoebe NobleLauren Shephard (Resigned)

Miss Universe Gibraltar

YearMiss Universe Gibraltar1st Runner up2nd Runner up
2024Shyanne McIntoshGrace DavisAkisha Ferrell

International Competitions (Current franchises)

Miss Universe Gibraltar

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss Universe GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss UniverseSpecial awards
Kelvin Hewitt directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
2024 Shyanne McIntoshMiss Universe Gibraltar 2024TBA
Gibraltar Tourist Office directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1981―1990
Did not compete between 1991—2023
1990 Audrey GingellMiss Gibraltar 1989Unplaced
1989 Tatiana DesoisaMiss Gibraltar 1988Unplaced
1988 Mayte SánchezMiss Gibraltar 1987Unplaced
Did not compete in 1987
1986 Gail Anne May FrancisMiss Gibraltar 1985Unplaced
1985 Karina HollandsMiss Gibraltar 1984Unplaced
Did not compete in 1984
1983 Louise GillingwaterMiss Gibraltar 1982Unplaced
Did not compete in 1983
1981 Jodie GarciaAppointed
as Miss Gibraltar Universe 1981		Unplaced

Miss World Gibraltar

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss World GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss WorldSpecial awards
Miss Gibraltar directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 1959
2025 Shania BallesterMiss Gibraltar 2024TBA
Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 2024 due to the change of host and when entering India as the new host, there were several issues that caused the postponement until March 2024.
2023 Faith TorresMiss Gibraltar 2023Top 40
  • Miss World Talent (Top 14)
Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022
2021 Janice SampereAppointed
as Miss World Gibraltar 2021		Unplaced
  • Miss World Talent (Top 27)
Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no competition held in 2020
2019 Celine BolañosMiss Gibraltar 2019Unplaced
  • Miss World Talent (Top 27)
2018 Star FarrugiaMiss Gibraltar 2018Unplaced
2017 Jodie GarciaMiss Gibraltar 2017Unplaced
2016 Kayley MifsudMiss Gibraltar 2016Unplaced
  • Tug of war (Miss World Sports and Fitness)
  • Miss World Sports and Fitness (Top 27)
2015 Hannah BadoMiss Gibraltar 2015Unplaced
2014 Shyanne AzzopardiMiss Gibraltar 2014Unplaced
2013 Maroua Kharbouch Miss Gibraltar 2013Top 6
  • People's Choice award
2012 Jessica Baldachino [8] Miss Gibraltar 2012Unplaced
2011 Michelle Gillingwater Pedersen Miss Gibraltar 2011Unplaced
2010 Larissa DalliMiss Gibraltar 2010Unplaced
2009 Kaiane Aldorino Miss Gibraltar 2009 Miss World 2009
  • Miss World Sports (Top 12)
  • Miss World Talent (Top 22)
2008 Krystel RobbaMiss Gibraltar 2008Unplaced
  • Miss World Talent (Top 19)
2007 Danielle PérezMiss Gibraltar 2007Unplaced
2006 Hayley O'BrienMiss Gibraltar 2006Unplaced
2005 Melanie ChipolinaMiss Gibraltar 2005Unplaced
2004 Helen GustafsonMiss Gibraltar 2004Unplaced
2003 Kim Marie FalzunMiss Gibraltar 2003Unplaced
2002 Damaris HollandsMiss Gibraltar 2002Unplaced
2001 Luann RichardsonMiss Gibraltar 2001Unplaced
2000 Tessa SacramentoMiss Gibraltar 2000Unplaced
1999 Abigail GarciaMiss Gibraltar 1999Unplaced
1998 Melanie SoizaMiss Gibraltar 1998Unplaced
1997 Rosanna RessaMiss Gibraltar 1997Unplaced
1996 Samantha LaneMiss Gibraltar 1996Unplaced
1995 Monique ChiaraMiss Gibraltar 1995Unplaced
1994 Melissa BerllaqueMiss Gibraltar 1994Unplaced
1993 Jennifer Jane AinsworthMiss Gibraltar 1993Unplaced
1992 Michelle TorresMiss Gibraltar 1992Unplaced
1991 Ornella CostaMiss Gibraltar 1991Unplaced
1990 Sarah YeatsMiss Gibraltar 1990Unplaced
1989 Audrey GingellMiss Gibraltar 1989Unplaced
1988 Tatiana DesoizaMiss Gibraltar 1988Unplaced
1987 Mayte SanchezMiss Gibraltar 1987Unplaced
1986 Dominique MartinezMiss Gibraltar 1986Unplaced
1985 Gail FrancisMiss Gibraltar 1985Unplaced
1984 Karina HollandsMiss Gibraltar 1984Unplaced
1983 Jessica PalaoMiss Gibraltar 1983Unplaced
1982 Louise GillingwaterMiss Gibraltar 1982Unplaced
1981 Yvette Maria BellidoMiss Gibraltar 1981Unplaced
1980 Yvette DomínguezMiss Gibraltar 1980Unplaced
1979 Audrey LopezMiss Gibraltar 1979Unplaced
1978 Rosanna BonfanteMiss Gibraltar 1978Unplaced
1977 Lourdes HolmesMiss Gibraltar 1977Unplaced
1976 Rosemarie ParodyMiss Gibraltar 1976Unplaced
1975 Lillian Anne LaraMiss Gibraltar 1975Unplaced
1974 Patricia OrfilaMiss Gibraltar 1974Unplaced
1973 Josephine RodríguezMiss Gibraltar 1973Unplaced
1972 Rosemarie Vivian CataniaMiss Gibraltar 1972Unplaced
1971 Lisette ChipolinaMiss Gibraltar 1971Unplaced
1970 Carmen GomezMiss Gibraltar 1970Unplaced
1969 Marilou ChiappeMiss Gibraltar 1969Unplaced
1968 Sandra SanguinettiMiss Gibraltar 1968Unplaced
1967 Laura BassadoneMiss Gibraltar 1967Unplaced
1966 Grace ValverdeMiss Gibraltar 1966Unplaced
1965 Rosemarie ViňalesMiss Gibraltar 1965Unplaced
1964 Lydia DavisMiss Gibraltar 1964Unplaced
Did not compete between 1960-1963
1959 Viola HowellsMiss Gibraltar 1959Unplaced

Miss Grand Gibraltar

Gibraltar debuted in the Miss Grand International pageant in 2023 when the Miss Gibraltar organizer "No 1 model Gibraltar," headed by Kelvin Hewitt, [9] [10] appointed the 1st runner-up of that year's contest, Jaylynn Cruz, to join the international event in Vietnam. [3] [11]

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss Grand GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss Grand InternationalSpecial awards
Miss Gibraltar directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Grand International from 2023
2024 Faith Torres [12] Miss Gibraltar 2023Unplaced
Lauren Shephard [13] Miss Gibraltar 2024
2nd Runner-up		Resigned [14]
2023 Jaylynn Cruz [3] [11] Miss Gibraltar 2023
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
  • Miss Popular Vote (Top 10)

Miss Supranational Gibraltar

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss Supranational GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss SupranationalSpecial awards
Miss Gibraltar directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Supranational from 2014
2024 Phoebe NobleMiss Gibraltar 2024
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
  • Miss Talent (Top 7)
  • Miss Influencer Opportunity (Top 13)
2023 Michelle Lopez Desoisa [15] Miss Gibraltar 2023
2nd Runner-up		Top 12
  • Miss Talent (Top 29)
Did not compete between 2018—2022
2017 Sian Dean [16] Miss Gibraltar 2017
2nd Runner-up		Unplaced
2016 Aisha Ben YahyaMiss Gibraltar 2016
2nd Runner-up		Unplaced
2015Nathalie NúñezMiss Gibraltar 2015
2nd Runner-up		Unplaced
  • Miss Elegance
2014Claire NuñezMiss Gibraltar 2014
2nd Runner-up		Unplaced

Miss Cosmo Gibraltar

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss Cosmo GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss CosmoSpecial awards
Kelvin Hewitt directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Cosmo from 2024
2024 Akisha FerrellMiss Universe Gibraltar 2024
2nd Runner-up		Unplaced

Former International licenses

Miss International Gibraltar

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
YearMiss International GibraltarNational titlePlacement at Miss InternationalSpecial awards
Miss Gibraltar directorship — a franchise holder to Miss International between 2012―2017
Did not compete since 2018—Present
2017 Tessa Britto [17] Miss Gibraltar 2017
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
2016 Joseanne BearMiss Gibraltar 2016
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
2015 Bianca PisharelloMiss Gibraltar 2015
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
2014 Kristy Torres [18] Miss Gibraltar 2014
1st Runner-up		Unplaced
2013 Jamielee RandallMiss Gibraltar 2013
1st Runner-up		Top 15
2012 Kerrianne MassettiMiss Gibraltar 2012
1st Runner-up		Unplaced

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