Star GS Hellas 2022: Korina Emmanouilidou to represent Greece at 71st Miss Universe


Korina Emmanouilidou (Κορίνα Εμμανουήλιδου) was named Star GS Hellas 2022 (Miss Universe Greece) on Thursday, September 29 at the Lohan Night Club in Athens. She succeeded last year's titleholder, Sofia Arapogianni.

The 22-year-old model, aesthetician, and makeup artist from Thessaloniki will now represent Greece at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA this January.

A total of 20 beauties were chosen to take part in the glittering national final.

Meet the new Miss Universe Greece:

Also, meet:




Photos: Star & Mr GS Hellas, @korina_emmanouilidou / Instagram

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