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Lilja Síf Pétursdóttir was crowned Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) in a glittering competition held on Wednesday, August 16 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. The 19-year-old nursing home employee representing Capital Region bested 15 other finalists to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir and will now prepare to represent Iceland at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) pageant to be held in El Salvador this November. Miss Reykjavik (Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor) placed second while Miss Husavik (Kolfinna Mist Austfjord), Miss Midnight Sun (Dagny Ósk Garðarsdóttir), and Miss Northern Lights (Borghildur Birta Einarsdóttir) were third, fourth, and fifth, respectively. The rest of the Top 10 were Miss Land of Fire and Ice (Bahia Aurelie Ferro), Miss Akranes (Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir), Miss Blue Mountains (Helga Rós Arnarsdóttir), Mis 101 Reykjavík (Daniela Dís Jörundsdóttir), and Miss Diamond Beach (Tinna Lind Helgadóttir

Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) final and coronation show is happening tonight at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. Hosted by emcee, comedian, Hollywood reporter, and radio personality Eva Ruza, the event is streaming live on Vísir from 8 p.m. UTC (Iceland time). Eighteen equally stunning finalists from across the Nordic island nation are competing for the national crown currently held by outgoing titleholder Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir. The winner of this year's competition will represent Iceland at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador this November while the runner-up is expected to travel to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024. Who will be crowned Ungfrú Ísland and go to the 72nd Miss Universe? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missuniverseiceland) --- FINAL RESULTS --- TOP 10 Land of Fire and Ice - Bahia Aurelie Ferro (People's Choice Winner) Reykjavik - Helena Hafþórsdóttir O'Connor Akranes - Erla Dís Guðmundsdóttir Cap

Ungfrú Ísland 2023 (Miss Universe Iceland 2023) final competition will be held on August 16 at Gamla Bíó in Reykjavík. A total of 19 contestants from across the country, aged 18 to 28 years old, have been officially announced to compete for the coveted national title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ungfrú Ísland (@missuniverseiceland) At the culmination of the upcoming event, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir will crown her successor who will represent Iceland at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. The first runner-up is expected to participate in the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant in Poland. Who will be crowned the next Miss Universe Iceland? Meet the contestants: 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 Helgad