Miss Ukraine Universe
| Formation | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Kyiv |
| Location |
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Official language | Ukrainian |
President | Anna Filimonova |
| Affiliations | Miss Universe |
| Website | www |
Miss Ukraine Universe (Ukrainian: Міс Всесвіт Україна, romanized: Mis Vsesvit Ukraina) is a national beauty pageant in Ukraine. The winner represents Ukraine at Miss Universe.
The pageant has existed since 2006, after the Miss Ukraine Organization lost the Miss Universe franchise to Oleksandra Nikolayenko. The winner of the pageant represents Ukraine at Miss Universe. Previously, the representative of Ukraine was chosen by the Miss Ukraine Committee.
The current Miss Ukraine Universe is Sofiya Tkachuk from Rivne, who was crowned on 9 June 2025.
History
The Miss Ukraine Universe pageant was founded in 2006 by Oleksandra Nikolayenko.
Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005 was invited by Nikolayenko to visit Ukraine to promote the Miss Ukraine Universe contest in 2006.[1] The inaugural contest was won by Inna Tsymbalyuk.[2]
In April 2016 Nikolayenko sold the pageant. A foreign-owned international company became the new owner of the Miss Ukraine Universe beauty contest.[2][3]
The current Miss Universe license holder in Ukraine and the National Director of the pageant is Anna Filimonova.
Selection of the winner
Participants of the pageant should be citizens of Ukraine and have from 18 to 28 years of age.
The jury members of the contest are well-known film and television stars, athletes, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. The jury and the honored guests of the Miss Ukraine Universe pageant: Naomi Campbell, Dolph Lundgren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Joan Collins, Thomas Anders, Eric Trump, Andrii Shevchenko, Snizhana Onopko, Oleksandr Dolgopolov, Caroline Wozniacki, Paula Shugart, Miss Universe-2008 Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe-2005 Natalie Glebova, Fadil Berisha, Sherri Hill and others.
Titleholders
- : Declared as the Winner
- : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Finished as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Finished as a special awards winner
- The winner of Miss Ukraine Universe represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before 2006 Miss Ukraine pageant sent delegates to Miss Universe pageant under Lilia Kuznetsova directorship.
| Year | Oblast | Miss Ukraine Universe | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Award(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Filimonova directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2016 | |||||
| 2025 | Rivne | Sofiya Tkachuk[4][5] | Unplaced | ||
| 2024 | Odesa | Alina Ponomarenko | Unplaced | ||
| 2023 | Kyiv | Angelina Usanova[6] | Unplaced |
|
Later, Miss Eco International 2024. |
| 2022 | Chernihiv | Viktoria Apanasenko[7] | Unplaced |
|
Appointed — Due to the impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine, the First Runner-up of 2021 crowned as Miss Ukraine Universe 2022. |
| 2021 | Dnipropetrovsk | Hanna Nepliakh[8] | Unplaced | ||
| 2020 | Kyiv | Yelyzaveta Yastremska | Unplaced | Appointed — Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, the First Runner-up of 2019 crowned as the Miss Ukraine Universe 2020. | |
| 2019 | Zaporizhzhia | Anastasia Subbota | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | Odesa | Karina Zhosan | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Kyiv | Yana Krasnikova | Unplaced | ||
| 2016 | Kyiv | Alena Spodynyuk | Unplaced | ||
| Oleksandra Nikolayenko directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 2016―2015 | |||||
| 2015 | Kyiv | Anna Vergelskaya | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Kharkiv | Diana Harkusha | 2nd Runner-up | Appointed — She was given the title after the original winner refused to compete at Miss Universe. | |
| Lviv | Anna Andres | Did not compete | Resigned — Anna Andres withdrew from the pageant for personal reasons. | ||
| 2013 | Vinnytsia | Olga Storozhenko | Top 10 | ||
| 2012 | Kharkiv | Anastasia Chernova | Unplaced | ||
| 2011 | Odesa | Olesya Stefanko[9] | 1st Runner-up | ||
| 2010 | Kherson | Anna Poslavska[10] | 3rd Runner-up | ||
| 2009 | Donetsk | Khrystyna Kots-Hotlib[11] | Unplaced | ||
| 2008 | Kharkiv | Eleonora Masalab[12] | Unplaced | ||
| 2007 | Kharkiv | Lyudmila Bikmullina[13] | Top 15 | ||
| 2006 | Chernivtsi | Inna Tsymbalyuk[14] | Top 20 | ||
| Lilia Kuznetsova directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1995―2004 | |||||
| 2005 | Kyiv | Juliya Chernyshova | Unplaced | ||
| 2004 | Odesa | Oleksandra Nikolayenko | Unplaced | President of Miss Ukraine Universe from 2006 to 2015. | |
| 2003 | Kyiv | Lilja Kopytova | Unplaced | ||
| 2002 | Kyiv | Liliana Gorova | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Zaporizhzhia | Yuliya Linova | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Dnipropetrovsk | Natalie Shvachko | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Kyiv | Zhanna Pikhulya | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Kharkiv | Olena Spirina | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Kharkiv | Natalia Nadtochey | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Kyiv | Irina Borisova | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Kyiv | Irina Chernomaz | Unplaced | ||
Oblast Rankings
| Oblast | Titles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | 11 | 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023 |
| Kharkiv Oblast | 6 | 1997, 1998, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014 |
| Odesa Oblast | 4 | 2004, 2011, 2018, 2024 |
| Dnipropetrovsk Oblast | 2 | 2000, 2021 |
| Zaporizhzhia Oblast | 2001, 2019 | |
| Rivne Oblast | 1 | 2025 |
| Chernihiv Oblast | 2022 | |
| Lviv Oblast | 2014 | |
| Vinnytsia Oblast | 2013 | |
| Kherson Oblast | 2010 | |
| Donetsk Oblast | 2009 | |
| Chernivtsi Oblast | 2006 |
See also
- Miss Universe
- Ukraine at major beauty pageants
References
- ^ "First Miss Universe visit to Ukraine". Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 24 January 2009.
- ^ a b "Miss Ukraine Universe Events". Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2009.
- ^ "About the Contest". Miss Ukraine Universe. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- ^ @missukraine_universe; (9 June 2025). "«Міс Всесвіт Україна»-2025 стала Софія Ткачук (@sofiya_tkachukk ), саме вона представлятиме нашу країну на міжнародній арені. Члени журі відзначили її як харизматичну, комунікабельну особистість із глибокими знаннями іноземних мов і досвідом міжкультурної взаємодії – якостями, що посилюють дипломатичну місію конкурсу" ["Miss Universe Ukraine"-2025 became Sofia Tkachuk (@sofiya_tkachukk ), she is the one who will represent our country on the international arena. The jury members noted her as a charismatic, sociable personality with in-depth knowledge of foreign languages and cross-cultural interaction— qualities that enhance the diplomatic mission of the competition.] (in Ukrainian) – via Instagram.
- ^ "«Титут «Міс Всесвіт Україна»-2025 отримала Софія Ткачук з Рівненщини" [The title "Miss Universe Ukraine"-2025 was received by Sofia Tkachuk from the Rivne region]. tomat.rv.ua (in Ukrainian). 9 June 2025.
- ^ "The winner of the Miss Universe Ukraine is the young Kyivan, Angelina Usanova". Odessa Journal. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Титул «Міс Україна Всесвіт»-2022 отримала Вікторія Апанасенко з Чернігова: фото і відео". Karavan (in Ukrainian). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ Budysh, Andriana (15 October 2021). "Анна Неплях победила на "Мисс Украина Вселенная" 2021: биография красавицы". Channel 24 (in Russian). Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Winner of Miss Ukraine Universe 2011". TCH.ua. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
- ^ "Miss Ukraine Universe 2010". Ukrayinska Pravda. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ^ "Miss Universe contestants in downtown Nassau". The Eleutheran. 8 August 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ^ "Naomi, Nikolayenko and Ruffin chose Miss Ukraine Universe". Ukrayinska Pravda. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ^ "Балерина з-під Фудзіями". Ukrayina Moloda. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ^ "Bevy of international beauties vie for Miss Universe". The Star. Associated Press. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010. "Inna Tsymbalyuk". missuniverse.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
External links
- Official Miss Ukraine Universe website Archived 20 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine