Who will be Miss Universe Iceland 2023?


In a few hours, Ungfrú Ísland 2023, the national final for Miss Universe Iceland 2023 will take place at Gamla Bíó in Downtown Reykjavík. The upcoming show will be streaming live on Vísir from 8 p.m. local time.

Last year's winner, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, who competed at the 71st Miss Universe in New Orleans last January, will crown her successor among 18 finalists at the culmination of tonight's event.

Following their arrival at Hotel Múli in Reykjavík, the beauties officially received their sashes and prepared for their swimsuit preview and personal interview with the judges.

An esteemed international panel of industry experts consisting of Ross Walters, Michaela Abelgas Olson, Angela Hardin, Carrie Ann Mantha, Chloe Duke Parsons, and Eduardo Gutierrez will choose the next Miss Universe Iceland.

Who will take home the crown and represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023?

Here are the national finalists:

101 Reykjavík - Daniela Dís Jörundsdóttir

Akranes - Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir

Akureyri - Embla Yr Pétursdóttir

Blue Mountains - Helga Rós Arnarsdóttir

Capital Region - Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir

Central Reykjavík - Dimmey Rós Lúðvíksdóttir

Diamond Beach - Tinna Lind Helgadóttir

Gardabaer - Svava Rós Berhöft

Glacier Lagoon - Astrun Birta Atladóttir

Husavik - Kolfinna Mist Austfjord

Kopavogur - Maria Monica Luisa Gísladóttir

Land of Fire and Ice - Bahia Aurelie Ferro

Midnight Sun - Dagny Ósk Garðarsdóttir

North Reykjavik - Mina Fanney Boskovic

Northern Iceland - Kolbrun Bjarkey Matthíasdóttir

Northern Lights - Borghildur Birta Einarsdóttir

Reykjavik - Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor

Southern Iceland - Valgerður Gunnarsdóttir

Photos: Miss Universe Iceland / Instagram

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