Miss Scuba International
| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Purpose | Marine Conservation |
| Headquarters | Kota Kinabalu |
| Location |
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Official language | English |
President | Datuk Robert Lo |
Slogan | Saving the Oceans through Beauty |
Current titleholder | Christina Zhang Rui China |
| Website | http://www.missscuba.org/ |
Miss Scuba International is an international beauty pageant that was first held in 2011 in Sipadan Mabul Resort, Malaysia and has since become a global event that raises awareness about ocean health and marine conservation.[1]
The current titleholder is Christina Zhang Rui from China. She was crowned Miss Scuba International 2024 at Port View Palace, Hakka Hall, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on November 30, 2024.[2]
History
The pageant was established by Datuk Robert Lo, owner of the Mabul Water Bungalows and Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART).[3][4] Lo, a marine mammal specialist and advocate for sustainable development, founded the pageant with the aim of inspiring the protection of the oceans and the planet.[5] The event emphasizes both the beauty and resilience of women, while also promoting safe diving practices.[6][7][8][9]
Since its inception in 2011, contestants from Europe, the United States, and Malaysia have participated in its two seasons, which have been regarded as highly successful.[10] Miss Scuba International also promotes safe diving practices through collaboration with professional training organizations worldwide. Titleholders participate in an intensive campaign aimed at educating the public on ocean conservation.[11] The pageant aims to raise awareness about the fragility of the oceans and the importance of their protection, with a focus on marine and ocean conservation.[12][13][14]
Titleholders
This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years.
| Editions | Year | Miss Scuba International | Runner-ups | Venue | Entrants | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Second | ||||||
| 12th | 2025 | Czech Republic Anna Dvorakova |
United States Kimber Lynn Collins |
Costa Rica Anumi Sassaroli Oriana |
Port View Palace, Hakka Hall, Kota Kinabalu | 18 | |
| 11th | 2024 | China Christina Zhang Rui |
United States Rachel Novak |
United Kingdom Jessica Higgins |
15 | [15][2][16] | |
| 10th | 2023 | United Kingdom Hayley Louise Adlam |
United States Alysha Brooke Costa |
South Korea Park Hayan |
Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu | 23 | [17] |
| 2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | |||||||
| 9th | 2019 | Australia Michaela Shuttleworth |
Indonesia Anavaliza Admatja |
Philippines Flordeliz Mabao |
Sutera Harbor Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 22 | [18] |
| 8th | 2018 | United Kingdom Daisy Whetlor |
Taiwan Dami Huang |
Philippines Noelle Fuentes Uy-Tuazon |
Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 21 | [19] |
| 7th | 2017 | United States Brittany Anne Novick |
United Kingdom Alexandra Prior |
Latvia Magda Jentgena |
Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera Harbour Resort, Malaysia | 16 | [20] |
| 6th | 2016 | India Varsha Rajkhowa |
Philippines Meryl Angeline King |
China Sun Zitong |
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 16 | [21][22] |
| 5th | 2015 | Philippines Cindy Pacia Madduma |
Venezuela Kiara Aiello |
United States Tessa Ptacek |
18 | [23][24][25][26][12][27] | |
| 4th | 2014 | United States Tabitha Lipkin |
Thailand Cattaleya Schulze |
Ireland Amber Ryan Marie Gamble |
Magellan Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu | 14 | [28] |
| 3rd | 2013 | United Kingdom Jaime-Lee Faulkner |
Philippines Christine Bernasor |
United States Chanel Hason |
Sutera Harbor Country Club, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 15 | [29][12][30] |
| 2nd | 2012 | Thailand Jamie Piyada Monmaneerat |
Indonesia Yovita Ayu Liwanuru |
United States Ashlee Smith |
Bali, Indonesia | 20 | [31] |
| 1st | 2011 | Indonesia Dayu Prastini Hatmanti |
Indonesia Nendy Yunizar |
Malaysia Jia Jie Lee |
Sipadan Mabul Resort, Malaysia | 15 | [32][33] |
| Country/Territory | Titles | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 2013, 2018, 2023 |
| United States | 2 | 2014, 2017 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 2025 |
| China | 2024 | |
| Australia | 2019 | |
| India | 2016 | |
| Philippines | 2015 | |
| Thailand | 2012 | |
| Indonesia | 2011 |
| Continents | Titles | Country (Number) |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | 2 | United States (2) |
| Europe | 4 | United Kingdom (3), Czech Republic (1) |
| Asia | 5 | Indonesia (1), Thailand (1), Philippines (1), India (1), China (1) |
| Africa | 0 | |
| Oceania | 1 | Australia (1) |
See also
References
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