Miss Universe Hungary 2023: Meet the contestants

A total of 16 contestants have been officially announced vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe Hungary 2023.

The lucky winner, to be crowned this Friday, September 29, will represent Hungary at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador.

This year's national competition will be the first edition under the new license holder Dr. Nora Ozer.

It will also mark the return of Hungary after withdrawing from last year's Miss Universe pageant. The country's last participation was in 2021 with Jázmin Viktória.

Who will be the next Miss Universe Hungary?

Meet the contestants:


Alexa Medveczki

Bettina Ombódi

Jázmin Gazdag

Krisztina Horváth

Laura Dóra Kis

Letícia Vona

Lili Balázs

Lilla Csasztvan

Liza Mihályfi

Nóra Kenéz

Rachel Pirlot

Réka Kerepesi

Sára Snóbel

Tünde Blága

Vivien Haupert

Photos: Miss Universe Hungary

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