Miss Switzerland
| (German) Miss Schweiz (French) Miss Suisse (Italian) Miss Svizzera (Romansh) Miss Svizra |
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| Formation | 1951-2014 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Bern |
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Official language
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German |
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National Director
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Christopher Locher |
| Website | www.miss.ch |
Miss Switzerland is a national Beauty pageant in Switzerland.
Miss Switzerland pageant was held for first time in 1951. The pageant is the national franchise holder for Miss Universe until 2014. The organisation held the franchise for Miss World until 2005, Miss International until 1993, and Miss Europe until 2006.
Candidates are selected by television viewers and a jury. The winner is awarded the title Miss Switzerland (German: Miss Schweiz, French: Miss Suisse, Italian: Miss Svizzera, Romansh: Miss Svizra). Since 1976, the pageant is organized by "Miss Schweiz Organisation AG".
(*) Jeanette Linkenheil was handpicked for Miss Universe 1982.
(**) Gabriela Bigler of Zurich was handpicked for Miss Universe 1988 and Miss World 1987.
(***) Zoé Metthez was handpicked for Miss Universe 2014.
Since 1953 Switzerland debut at Miss Universe pageant. The winner of Miss Switzerland represented her country at the Miss Universe between 1953 and 2014. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
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