Miss Suomi 2023: Meet the 20 semifinalists

Miss Suomi 2023 (Miss Finland/Miss Universe Finland 2023) will be held this September 9 at Aino Areena in Järvenpää and will be broadcast live on the EVEO channel.

Last June 7, a total of 20 stunning beauties have been officially revealed as semifinalists for the national competition.

Head over to the Miss Suomi official website to vote for your favorite semifinalist. The public's choice will go directly to the final ten.

This year's winner will succeed the reigning titleholder Petra Hämäläinen and is expected to represent Finland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November.

Who will make it to the final of Miss Suomi 2023?

Meet the semifinalists:


Amanda Alho

Anni Seppänen

Annika Kaskinen

Diana Makasyuk

Emilia Koikkalainen

Heidi Hyryläinen

Janina Kumlander

Jenna Rintamäki

Katharina Viik

Lumi Liikanen

Maisa Alatalo

Milena Rahi

Paula Joukanen

Rimi Riutta

Sa Myer Oo

Sahar Hajizadeh

Scharliina Eräpuro

Serina Suvila

Sofia Singh

Wilma Malin

Photos: Laura Iikkanen / Miss Suomi

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