Miss Universe Germany is a national

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to select an official candidate for the

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pageant.

History

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in Colombia. In Miss Universe Germany all the

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but also some of the regions are represented as well.

1952-1999

In 1952 Miss Germany started with

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as the first winner, who then became 4th Runner-up at Miss Universe. In 1961, Germany has the official winner of Miss Universe 1961,

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. From 1985 : MGC - Miss Germany Corporation GmbH (Oldenburg), the official winner will be selecting by the organization. In 1991, the MGA (Miss Germany Association, Bergheim near Cologne) of Detlef Tursies run a Miss Germany pageant for the first time. The winners participate in

. In 1999, MGA transforms into MGO (Miss Germany Organisation). From 2000, they award the title Miss Deutschland, and change their name again: MGO - Komitee Miss Deutschland. In 1999 is the last of Miss Germany Company sent the candidate for

, she is Diana Drubig.

2000-2008

The Miss Deutschland came into being in 2000, inheriting the since 1952 established official winner of

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pageant, that would compete at the international

pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. After 2008, Miss Germany for Miss Universe selected by Miss Universe Deutschland pageant.

International crowns

* One –

winner:

(

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)

Titleholders

Miss Universe Germany

Miss Deutschland 2000-2008

Miss Germany 1952-1999

State rankings

Official website

missuniversegermany.de

References

{{Miss Universe countries and territories Beauty pageants in Germany Recurring events established in 1952 1952 establishments in Germany

German awards