Miss Shqipëria, formerly "Miss Earth Albania" and "Miss Shqiptarja", is the national beauty pageant to select Albania's representatives to the Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Supranational and The Miss Globe pageant. The winner represents Albania to the Miss Earth pageant from 2006 to 2009. In 2013, Agnesa Vuthaj, a former Miss Albania herself, started the National Directorship of Miss Earth Albania. Began 2023 the license of Miss Earth had moved on Miss Shqiperia.
| Formation | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Tirana |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | Albanian |
Franchise Holder | Agnesa Vuthaj Association |
Key people | Agnesa Vuthaj |
The current Miss Shqipëria is Sonia Sallaku.
History edit
Miss Earth Albania emerged from the pageant, Miss Shqiptarja held in United Kingdom, an international pageant dedicated to Albanian women. In 2006, the winner of Miss Shqiptarja 2006 (Blerta Halili) participated in Miss Earth 2006 in the Philippines. The pageant was moved to Shkodër, Albania and changed its name to Miss Earth Albania to promote environmental protection in Albania. The pageant is under the direction of Enkeleida Omi, Artan Zeneli, and Tauland Omi of Alba Media Entertainment until 2009.[1] Agnesa Vuthaj is now the Albanian National Director for Miss Earth.
Titleholders edit
| Year | Miss Shqipëria | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Aldona Elezi | |
| 2000 | Elisabeta Gjonpali | |
| 2001 | Denisa Çela | |
| 2002 | Zajmina Vasjari | |
| 2003 | Eriona Ibro | |
| 2004 | Enkelejda Bargjo | |
| 2005 | Edlira Mema | 2nd Runner-up at Miss Globe 2005 |
| 2006 | Silvi Skenderaj | 2nd Runner-up at Miss Globe 2006 |
| 2007 | Irsa Demneri | 1st Runner-up at Miss Globe 2007 |
| 2008 | Almeda Abazi | Miss Globe 2008 |
| 2009 | Ertemiona Mejdani | Top 12 at Miss Globe 2009 |
| 2010 | Nevina Shtylla | |
| 2011 | Kejdi Jashari | Top 15 at Miss Globe 2011 |
| 2012 | Kleoniki Delijorgji | Miss Globe 2012 |
| 2013 | Fiorenca Lekstakaj | Top 10 at Miss Globe 2013 |
| 2014 | Anisa Petrela | 2nd Runner-up at Miss Globe 2014 |
| 2015 | Sara Karaj | 1st Runner-up at The Miss Globe 2015 |
| 2016 | Kristina Skurra | 2nd Runner-up at The Miss Globe 2016 |
| 2017 | Alessia Çoku | 3rd Runner-up at The Miss Globe 2017 Top 25 at Miss Supranational 2017 |
| 2018 | Alba Bajrami | 4th Runner-up at The Miss Globe 2018 |
| 2019 | Klea Busi | |
| 2020 | Iljada Baci | Top 15 at The Miss Globe 2020 |
| 2021 | Lea Islamaj | |
| 2022 | Drita Ziri | 2nd Runner-up at The Miss Globe 2022 Miss Earth 2023 |
| 2023 | Sonia Shallaku | Top 15 at The Miss Globe 2023 |
| 2024 | TBA |
International placements edit
Miss International edit
| Year | Miss International Albania | Age | Hometown | Placement at Miss International |
Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | [to be determined] | [to be determined] | [to be determined] | [to be determined] | [to be determined] |
| 2023 | Brigite Pitarka | 24 | Tirana | Did not compete | |
Miss Earth Albania edit
Color keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 8 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finalists
- : Ended as one of the Semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Earth Albania | Age | Hometown | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2023 | Drita Ziri[2] | 18 | Fushë-Krujë | Miss Earth 2023 | |
| Miss Universe Albania | |||||
| 2022 | Rigelsa Cybi[3] | 25 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2021 | Ornella Karruku[4][5] | 23 | Tirana | Did not compete | |
| Miss Earth Albania | |||||
| Did not compete between 2015—2020 | |||||
| 2014 | Doroilda Kroni | 23 | Tirana | Did not compete | |
| 2013 | Natalia Stamuli[6][7] | 17 | Tirana | Did not compete |
|
| Afroviti Goge[8][9] | 23 | Tirana | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2010—2012 | |||||
| 2009 | Suada Saliu[10][11] | 22 | Lezha | Unplaced |
|
| 2008 | Rudina Suti[12][13][14] | 23 | Gjirokastër | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | Shpresa Vitia | 21 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2006 | Blerta Halili[15][16] | 20 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2005 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2004 | Vilma Masha | 19 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2003 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2002 | Anjeza Maja | 18 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
Gallery of titleholders edit
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Suada Saliu, Miss Earth Albania 2009
Miss Supranational edit
| Year | Miss Supranational Albania | Age | Hometown | Placement at Miss Supranational |
Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ema Hila[17] | 18 | Tirana | [to be determined] | [to be determined] |
| 2023 | Klara Musabelliu | 21 | Siena | Withdrew | |
| 2022 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2021 | Ines Kasemi[18] | 24 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2020 | No competition held due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2019 | Arta Celaj[19] | 18 | Tropojë | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Alba Bajram | 18 | Elbasan | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Alessia Çoku | 18 | Tirana | Top 25 | Top Model |
| 2016 | Geljana Elmasllari | 18 | Pogradec | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Feride Kuqi | 18 | Lushnjë | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Abigela Tahiri | 17 | Vlorë | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Deisa Shehaj | 20 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2012 | Elidjona Rusi | 17 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2011 | Megi Duro | 18 | Tirana | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Anisa Mukaj | 18 | Tirana | Top 20 | |
| 2009 | Borana Kalemi | 18 | Tirana | Unplaced | Miss Talent |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Omi, Enkeleid (1 June 2010). "Historia e Miss Earth Albania". Miss Earth Albania. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ @Missshqiperia (August 11, 2023). "Miss Earth pret Shqiperia Miss Earth Albania 2023 Drita Ziri". Retrieved August 11, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Nhan sắc nóng bỏng tựa 'thiên thần nội y' của tân Hoa hậu Trái đất Albania 2022". Tiềnphong (in Vietnamese). 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ ""Cô gái tóc vàng" xinh đẹp trở thành Hoa hậu Trái đất Albania 2021" [Beautiful "blonde girl" becomes Miss Earth Albania 2021]. Voice of Vietnam (in Vietnamese). 7 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Mỹ nhân sở hữu thân hình vệ nữ đăng quang Hoa hậu Trái đất Albania" [The beauty who owns a female body is crowned Miss Earth Albania]. Tiền Phong (in Vietnamese). 27 July 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ ""Natalia Stamuli named Miss Earth Albania 2013"". Archived from the original on 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
- ^ Kolea, Adela (18 August 2013). "Interviste me Natalia Stamuli, fituese e Miss Earth Albania 2013" [Interview with Natalia Stamuli, winner of Miss Earth Albania 2013]. Albanianews (in Albanian). Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Afroviti Goge wins Miss World Albania Title". The Times of India. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Donika Emini përfaqëson Kosovën në 'Miss Earth 2013' (Foto)" [Donika Emini represents Kosovo in 'Miss Earth 2013' (Photo)]. Telegrafi (in Albanian). 7 December 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Miss Earth 2009 contestant Suada Saliu of Alba". Daylife. Reuters. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Beauties for a cause". Hindustan Times. 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "When Miss Earth Went Green". MSN. 29 August 2009. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Paterno Jr, Rebosura (31 October 2008). "85 Beauties Set Their Sights on 'Miss Earth 2008' Crown". OhmyNews. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Serbia "njeh" Kosovën në Miss Earth 2008". Tribuna. 5 December 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Miss Earth Miss Albania 2006 Blerta Halili". Galsh - Galeria Shqiptare. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ Veliu, Muhammad (18 June 2006). "Miss Shqiptarja ne MB 2006 - Nata e spektaklit te madh ne Stratford". Parajsa. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Miss Supranational Albania 2024". Instagram. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Mbi kalë, me pallua e kafshë të tjera! Miss-et rrëfejnë incidentet me Kalendarin 2021: Përfunduam me betadinë!". ABC News (Albanian TV channel) (in Albanian). 21 December 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ^ "Arta Celaj to replace Klea Bushi as the new Miss Supranational Albania 2019". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 18 November 2019.