Puteri Indonesia, or also known as Miss Universe Indonesia, is the biggest
beauty pageant in Indonesia that sends the winner to the Miss Universe pageant.
The pageant was established in 1992 and considered the oldest pageant in
Indonesia, although the first Miss Indonesia, Wiana Sulastini who was
crowned as Miss International Indonesia 1960 to be crowned in 1960 and
participated at the Miss International 1960.
The pageant traditionally broadcast on Indosiar. In 2007, SCTV has become
official broadcast in that year. The current Puteri Indonesia is Anindya
Kusuma Putri of Central Java who was crowned on February 20, 2015 in Jakarta.
Traditionally, Puteri Indonesia travels to 34 provinces of Indonesia during her
reign. History
Puteri Indonesia was starting to choose the winner for Miss Universe in 1995,
but by 1996, the winner was forced to withdraw from competing at the Miss
Universe pageant by Mrs. Tien Suharto, who was the wife of the late second
president of the Republic of Indonesia, Suharto. Starting in 2004 Puteri
Indonesia winner was sent to the Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand by Suharto
overthrown. In only 2005 the Foundation of Puteri Indonesia added their
runner-up to compete at the Miss World 2005 in China. Between 1992 and 2012 the
foundation of Puteri Indonesia had already selected their representatives
to the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss
Grand International, Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Asia Pacific World
and Miss ASEAN. Since 2013 after losing many franchises, the Puteri Indonesia
has only handled their titleholders to the Miss Universe, Miss International
and Miss Supranational. = Competition =
The modern and traditional pageant consist of a final competition held in
only one day after doing many social and beauty activities for a month when all
contestants are judged in diplomacy interview, evening gown, traditional
costume, talent competitions. From this, semifinalists are chosen, and they are
announced during the live broadcast of the final competition. The top ten
semifinalists then compete in interview season and evening gown, the top five
finalists are chosen. These finalists then proceed to the interview season
part two and traditional Indonesian women dress and last of the contest, the
final question portion of the competition. The runners-up and winner
are announced at the end. Since 1992, there is no swimsuit portion at the
competition. = Province competitions =
Every year, thirty four provinces hold a regional competition to choose their
delegate for the Puteri Indonesia pageant. Excepted DKI Jakarta province,
the local pageant selects five candidates to represent five Jakarta
areas. Sometimes, if there is no management in their regions, the
province titleholders will recruit in Jakarta by casting. The regional winners
hold the title "Puteri Indonesia Province" for the year of their reign.
= Winners = The reign winner of Puteri Indonesia
expected to represent Puteri Indonesia foundation motto. That is Brain, Beauty
and Behavior. As of 2006 the titleholders of Puteri Indonesia divide
to the three titles. The main Puteri Indonesia automatically crowns as the
winner or "Miss Universe Indonesia" and the runner-ups award as Puteri Indonesia
Lingkungan or "Miss International Indonesia" for Environment Ambassador
and Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata or "Miss Supranational Indonesia" for Tourism
Ambassador. = Awards =
The awards most frequently presented at Puteri Indonesia are Miss Congeniality,
Miss Talent, Miss Intelligence, People's Choice Award and the Favorite Islands'
Princesses. Other awards that have been presented include Best Traditional
Costume, Miss Photogenic, Miss Environment Miss Tourism
Titleholders = Puteri Indonesia =
Color key In addition to crown the new Puteri
Indonesia, at the end of election night event Puteri Indonesia will elect The
Princesses as determined by the judges. The Puteri Indonesia winner
automatically declares as Miss Universe Indonesia and represents Indonesia at
the Miss Universe pageant. (*) Alya Rohali was the first Puteri
Indonesia who reigned her title for four years.
(**) Indira Soediro Indira was won Miss ASEAN 1991 before winning Puteri
Indonesia 1992. (***) Recently, Angelina Sondakh wasn't
listed in Puteri Indonesia website and her title was revoked due her corruption
scandal which caused her to punished for 12 years in prison.
(****) Dian Krishna Nawawi was competed at the Mrs. World 2012 but she failed to
enter in semi-finalist. = Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan =
Color key In 1992-1996 Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan
declared as special award at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Beginning in 2006 the
title automatically awards to the 1st Runner-up of Puteri Indonesia and will
represent Indonesia at the Miss Asia Pacific International pageant. In 2007
after the pageant did not exist, the Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan repositioned
as Miss International Indonesia. The winner represents Indonesia at the Miss
International pageant. (*) Liza Elly Purnamasari was won Miss
Earth Indonesia in 2010 before winning Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan 2011.
(**) Ananda Krista Algani was selected as the contestant at the 37th Miss Asia
Pacific International 2007 in Manila, Philippines but the pageant did not
exist. = Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata =
Color key In 1992-1996 Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata
declared as special award at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Beginning in 2006
together with Puteri Indonesia Lingkungan, the Puteri Indonesia
Pariwisata awards to the 2nd Runner-up of Puteri Indonesia and will represent
Indonesia at the Miss International pageant. Since 2007-2010 after
repositioning title, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata titleholder did not compete
at any International competitions. In 2011-2012 Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata
titleholders competed at the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant. In 2013 due to
scandals at the pageant, Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata competes at the
Miss Supranational pageant. (*) Valerina Novita Daniel was scheduled
to compete at the 3rd Miss ASEAN 2006 pageant but the pageant did not held.
(**) Alessandra Usman was renamed as the 1st Runner-up of Miss Asia Pacific World
2011 after the pageant did controversy with the grand winner. Usman was
originally crowned as the 3rd Runner-up. = Puteri Indonesia Runner-up =
Color key In 1992-1996 the 3rd Runner-up announced
at the Puteri Indonesia contest. Since 2000 the rule makes in the Top 6 or Top
5 and then runner-ups will be calling. In 2013 for the first and last time, the
3rd Runner-up selected to compete at the Miss Grand International pageant.
Before Puteri Indonesia Color key
Below are the Indonesian representatives to the most prestigious pageant in 1960
- 1983 before Yayasan Puteri Indonesia took the licenses in 1992. In 1974 -
1983 Indonesian representatives crowned from closed election in under Indonesia
beauty management in that era. = Miss Universe Indonesia =
= Miss World Indonesia = = Miss International Indonesia =
(*) Lydia Arlini Wahab was sent at the Miss Universe 1975 pageant.
= Miss Asia Pacific Indonesia = (*) Irma Hadisurya was appointed to
compete at the Miss International pageant in 1970.
(**) Linda Emran was made history as the first Indonesian woman who won the title
of Miss Asia Pacific International 1977. (***) Andi Botenri was selected to
represent Indonesia at the Miss World 1982 and Miss Universe 1983 in under
same management. By number of wins
Below are the number of winners as Puteri Indonesia according to the year
in which they crowned. References
External links (Indonesian) Official website