Miss Universe Finland 2025 is Sarah Anjelica Dzafce


Sarah Anjelica Dzafce bested nine other contestants to win Miss Suomi 2025 (Miss Universe Finland 2025) on Saturday, September 6 at Hybridiarena Hype in Espoo.

The 22-yer-old fashion model and former competitive gymnast from Kuopio will represent Finland at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand this November.

Tara Lehtonen and Julianna Kauhaniemi were announced as the first and second runners-up, respectively. Janette Keski-Jyrä was awarded as the crowd favorite.

The new Miss Suomi was crowned by her predecessor Matilda Wirtavuori who made the Top 30 and clinched the Miss Universe Europe & Middle East title at Miss Universe 2024 last November in Mexico.

"My heart is full of gratitude - to all of you who have been a part of this journey, encouraged me and believed in me. This crown is not just mine, but it belongs to all of us who dare to dream big and work for it," Sarah shared online.

"I promise to give my all this year. I want to show that Miss Finland can be more than a title - it can be a force that inspires, touches and leaves a mark on people's hearts," she added.

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Photos: Nadi Hammouda / Miss Suomi

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