French
DeutschMiss Gabon
| Formation | 2001 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Libreville |
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Official language | French |
Committee | Défis de femmes |
| Website | Defis de Femmes Miss Gabon |
Miss Gabon is a national beauty pageant in Gabon. The pageant was established in 2001 by Défis de femmes.
National franchises
Miss Gabon has become official national franchise of Miss Universe in Libreville since 2012. The winner automatically declares as Miss Universe Gabon and represent Gabon at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. The Miss Gabon is also selecting the titleholders to participate in the other Big Four international beauty pageants such as Miss World, Miss International, Miss Earth and other minor international pageants such as Miss Tourism World and Miss Supranational.
Titleholders
- The following is a list of winners. From 2009 to 2015.
| Year | Miss Gabon | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up | 5th Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Reine Ngotala[1] (Nyanga) | Anis Christine Pitty Yaya (Haut-Ogooué) | Desy Oyane (Ogooué-Lolo) | Ornella Obone (Woleu-Ntem) | Sindiély Obone (Ogooué-Ivindo) | Adama Oumarou (Woleu-Ntem) |
| 2014 | Maggaly Nguema (Estuaire) | Pulchérie Nze Nzoughe (Moyen-Ogooué) | Marilyne Nfono (Woleu-Ntem) | Grace Vanessa Abeng (Estuaire) | Jessie Helda Lekekery (Haut-Ogooué) | Lisa Doriane Ndjaboueni (Nyanga) |
| 2013 | Jennifer Ondo[2] (Haut-Ogooué) | Brunilla Moussadingou (Moyen-Ogooué) | Hilary Ondo (Woleu-Ntem) | Filiane Mayombo Nfono (Ogooué-Lolo) | Reily Makaya (Nyanga) | — |
| 2012 | Marie-Noëlle Ada (Ngounié) | Channa Divouvi[3] (Ngounie) | Nyangue Boubéya (Ogooué-Lolo) | — | — | — |
| 2009 | Marlyne Léa Ayene Ella (Estuaire) | Marie Thérèse Bert (Estuaire) | Cynthia Mobumba (Ngounie) | — | — | — |
| 2008 | Aurelia Claire Arombino (Moyen-Ogooué) | Paola Ndong (Woleu-Ntem) | Yasmine Piola Arondo (Ogooué-Maritime) | — | — | — |
| 2007 | Queenie M'Owono (Moyen-Ogooué) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | Vannesa Simost[4] (Ogooué-Maritime) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | Cornelia Moukagni[5] (Haut-Ogooué) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | Lynn Sanda (Nyanga) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | Tatiana Ndombi (Ogooué-Maritime) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | Chérie Yoni Tsango (Ogooué-Lolo) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | Aicha Sidi (Woleu-Ntem) | — | — | — | — | — |
- Due to lack of schedule time Marie-Noëlle Ada (2012) and Reine Ngotala (2015) did not compete at the Miss Universe.
- Hilary Ondo (2nd Runner-up 2013) placed as the Runner-up at the Miss Tourism World 2014.
- For the first time in Miss Gabon history, the reigning title Magalie Nguema (2014) represented Gabon at the Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Supranational.
Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Universe Gabon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Miss Gabon has become official national franchise of Miss Universe in Libreville since 2012. The winner automatically declares as Miss Universe Gabon and represent Gabon at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Province | Miss Gabon | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2016—Present | |||||
| 2015 | Woleu-Ntem | Ornella Obone | Unplaced | Designation — The 3rd Runner-up took over the title of Miss Universe Gabon 2015 after the main winner, Reine Ngotala allocated to Miss World. | |
| 2014 | Estuaire | Maggaly Nguema | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Haut-Ogooué Province | Ruth Jennifer Ondo Mouchita | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Ngounie | Channa Divouvi | Unplaced | Designation — The 1st Runner-up took over after the main winner, Marie-Noëlle Ada allocated to Miss World. | |
Miss World Gabon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The 1st Runner-up of Miss Gabon will crown as Miss World Gabon and compete at Miss World.
| Year | Province | Miss World Gabon | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2016—Present | |||||
| 2015 | Nyanga | Reine Ngotala | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Moyen-Ogooué | Jessie Mathas Lekery | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Moyen-Ogooué | Brunilla Moussadingou | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Ngounie | Marie-Noëlle Ada Meyo | Unplaced | ||
Miss International Gabon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The Miss International Gabon is usually designated by Top candidates at Miss Gabon (Runner-up or sometimes winning contest).
| Year | Province | Miss International Gabon | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2015—Present | |||||
| 2014 | Estuaire | Maggaly Nguema | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Nyanga | Reilly Makaya | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Ngounie | Channa Divouvi | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2010—2011 | |||||
| 2009 | Ngounie | Cynthia Mobumba | Unplaced | ||
Miss Earth Gabon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The 2nd Runner-up of Miss Gabon will crown as Miss Earth Gabon and compete at Miss Earth.
| Year | Province | Miss Earth Gabon | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2015—Present | |||||
| 2014 | Woleu-Ntem | Hulda Marilyne Ondo | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Ogooué-Lolo | Filiane Mayombo Koundi | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Ogooué-Lolo | Nyangue Boubéya | Did not compete | ||
| Did not compete between 2010—2011 | |||||
| 2009 | Estuaire | Marlyne Léa Ayene Ella | Unplaced | ||
Miss Supranational Gabon
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Province | Miss Supranational Gabon | Placement at Miss Supranational | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2015—Present | |||||
| 2015 | Libreville | Sindiely Obone Yade | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Libreville | Maggaly Nguema | 2nd Runner-up | ||
| 2013 | Woleu-Ntem | Hilary Ondo | Top 20 | Miss Supranational Africa | |
| 2012 | Libreville | Victoire Isla Okayi Koumba | Unplaced | ||
References
- ^ "Miss Gabon 2015 was crowned in Libreville". thegreatpageantcommunity. 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
- ^ "Découvrez Jennifer Ondo Mouchita, Miss Gabon 2013". La Nouvelle Tribune (in French). December 24, 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Miss Universe Gabon 2012 - Channa Divouvi". Missuniverse.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- ^ "Gabon: Vanessa Simost élue miss Gabon 2006". fr.allafrica.com.
- ^ "A first year English student at Omar Bongo University, Libreville, has been crowned Miss Gabon 2005". panapress.com.