Here’s a look at beauty pageants in Tunisia, including national competitions and international representatives:
Main Beauty Pageants in Tunisia
1. Miss Tunisia (Miss Tunisie)
- National beauty pageant established in 1956.
- Organized by the Association TEJ (Tunisie, Élégance et Jeunesse).
- The winner usually represents Tunisia at:
- Miss World
- Miss International
- Occasionally Miss Earth
Note: Due to cultural considerations, Tunisia does not consistently send representatives to Miss Universe, though it has in the past.
Notable Miss Tunisia Titleholders
| Year | Titleholder | Notable Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rahma Landolsi | Represented Tunisia in international events |
| 2014 | Wafa Jary | Spoke on women’s rights & empowerment |
| 2017 | Khaoula Gueye | Represented Tunisia in Miss World |
| 2019 | Sabrine Khalifa Mansour | Focused on education advocacy |
| 2021 | Ameni Layouni | Competed internationally, model & activist |
| 2023 | Halima Charrad | Promoted cultural tourism and heritage |
Other Related Pageants & Titles
- Miss Arab World: Tunisians have competed and occasionally won or placed highly.
- Miss Eco International: Tunisian contestants have represented the country in this Egypt-based environmental pageant.
- Miss Globe & Miss Tourism World: Tunisia occasionally sends delegates to these platforms.
Pageant Culture in Tunisia
- Pageants are less commercialized than in some countries, and often emphasize culture, intellect, and social values.
- Modesty standards are typically respected in swimwear rounds (or replaced with traditional wear in local pageants).
- Pageants are used to promote tourism, national pride, and women’s leadership.
