
Essi Pöysti, a 21-years-old from Jyväskylä was crowned Miss Finland 2009 during a live television broadcast from Grand Casino Helsinki on Sunday, March 1st. She beat her competition in televoting, obtaining 22 per cent of all votes casted. The runners-up, Elsi Suolanen and Linda Wikstedt, were chosen by the jury. The TOP5 was rounded with Henna Lintukangas and Minna Nikola. The main interest of the evening, among the name of the winner and her runners-up were the new crowns worn by the trio. Unfortunately Satu Tuomisto, Miss Finland 2008, was unable to crown her successor due to a personal loss: Her father passed away last week, and she has understandably cancelled all her public appearances for the time being.
Essi's victory once again proved how persistence pays off in the pageant world. She already made it to the final of both Miss Finland and Miss Finland World in 2007, but didn't place in either competition. Later same year she competed at Miss Tourism International Metropolitan in Malaysia, becoming the 2nd Runner-up among more than 40 contestants. Now she came back to Miss Finland with a better insight to the pageant and more self confidence. Her transformation from a cute girl-next-door to a glamourous beauty queen was such that some suspected plastic surgery, which is discouraged by Miss Finland Organization. Beauty pageant experts, however, saw the transformation as an example of how much can be achieved by a proper styling and a healthy lifestyle.
Among her other duties as Miss Finland Essi has a guaranteed spot as our representative in Miss Universe contest. Down to earth Nursing student with a contagious laughter will no doubt benefit from her previous experiences abroad. As an "army-brat" she spent her High School years in Norway, obtaining an IB degree and has also continued studying for an international degree after returning in Finland, which makes her fluent in English.
As last year, the runners-up don't have fixed International encagements, but one of them should go to Miss International, and another to Miss Intercontinental or Miss Europe, should the contest be staged this year. Of the runners-up, Elsi was both the fan favourite in the Miss Suomi -blog poll and the obtained the highest score Linda, on the other hand, celebrated not only a crown, but also her 20th birthday on Sunday.
We wish Essi, Elsi and Linda good luck for their year as reigning Miss Finland and her runners-up !
maanantai 2. maaliskuuta 2009
Essi Pöysti Is Miss Finland 2009
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Essi Pöysti on Miss Suomi 2009 !

Tämän vuoden historiallisen Miss Suomi -kilpailun voitti jyväskyläläinen Essi Pöysti. Historiallisen kilpailusta tekee se että ensimmäistä kertaa kansa valitsi suoraan voittajan, tuomarien valitessa ensimmäisen ja toisen perintöprinsessan.
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sunnuntai 1. maaliskuuta 2009
Vähiin käy ennen kuin loppuu..
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Tänään se ratkeaa!
On sunnuntai-aamu, tytöt ovat juuri käyneet hotellissa aamiaisella ja pian on lähtö Grand Casinolle jossa meikkaajat ja kampaajat aloittavat työnsä tyttöjen kanssa. Tänään ennen finaalia on vuorossa myös tuomariston haastattelut bikineissä sekä toki harjoituksia illan osalta.



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tiistai 24. helmikuuta 2009
Tulta ja vettä - missit bikinikuvauksissa !
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maanantai 16. helmikuuta 2009
Meet the Finalists of Miss Finland 2009
The 10 lucky finalists of Miss Finland 2009 were chosen among the 37 semifinalists on Friday, February 13th at Hotel Arthur, Helsinki. They are:
1. Elsi Suolanen, a 19-years-old high school graduate currently working as sales assistant from Helsinki. Elsi is 175 cm tall, weighs 57 kg. Her measurements are 85-61-92.
2. Linda Wiksted, a 20-years-old high school graduate and model from Helsinki. Linda is 174 cm tall and weighs 51 kg. Her measurements are 84-65-89.
3. Heli Kuhlberg, a 22-years-old dressmaker from Nummela. Heli is 170 cm tall and weighs 55 kg. Her measurements are 85-64-91.
4. Henna Lintukangas, a 20-years-old beautician from Helsinki. Henna is 181 cm tall and weighs 60 kg. Her measurements are 85-66-96.
5. Minna Nikola, a 19-years-old teacher assistant from Espoo. Minna is 170 cm tall and weighs 52 kg. Her measurements are 88-61-91.
6. Pauliina Markkola, a 20-years-old high school graduate and model from Tampere. Pauliina is 172 cm tall and weighs 52 kg. Her measurements are 89-67-91.
7. Annika Fagerström, a 22-years-old enterpreneur from Turku. Annika is 172 cm tall and weighs 56 kg. Her measurements are 86-64-91.
8. Ulla Mattsson, a 20-years-old speechcommunication student from Tampere. Ulla is 176 cm tall and weighs 58 kg. Her measurements are 88-68-96.
9. Essi Pöysti, a 21-years-old nursing student from Jyväskylä. Essi is 174 cm tall and weighs 56 kg. Her measurements are 86-64-90.
10. Noora Salo, a 19-years-old beauty sector management student from Turku. Noora is 173 cm tall and weighs 57 kg. Her measurements are 90-65-93.
The candidates range from true pageant veterans to complete newcomers to the scene. For Henna this is the very first pageant she's ever entered. Heli reached the Miss Finland semis last years, but renounced her place for family matters. Minna has been the runner-up to Miss World Finland twice, but is a first timer in Miss Finland. Linda has even entered a major, International pageant, representing Finland in Miss World just a few months ago. Ulla was our representive in Miss Tourism Queen 2007, and Essi both a National finalist in Miss Finland and an International runner-up placing 3rd in Miss Tourism Metropolitan International in 2007.
Since Friday the candidates have been busy with various photoshoots, media appearances and television recordings. They will contunue shooting inserts shown during the live television broadcast to be transmitted in March 1st until Wednesday, and then depart for the traditional, weeklong tour around Finland.
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torstai 5. helmikuuta 2009
A New Crown for the New Miss Finland Elected by Televoting
As the Miss Finland Season of 2009 approaches, Miss Suomi blog opens an English section, containing information on main events.
A press conference regarding Miss Finland 2009 Contest was held on Tuesday, February 3rd at Grand Casino Helsinki, where the new Miss Finland will be crowned on March 1st. Two substantial departures from the last year's contest were announced.
Although the historic Miss Finland crown that was stolen late last year was found just in time for the 2009 pageant, the next titleholder will carry a new crown. The new, custom made crown was donated by Aseman Kello and introduced by Miss Finland 2007 Noora Hautakangas and the current Miss Finland Satu Tuomisto. The crown's design is by Erkki Kallioniemi and Master Goldsmith Raimo Nieminen, who executed the design in silver, gold and various gemstones, including three diamonds. The crown also has a removable central pendent the winner will get to keep as a token of her victory.
It was also announced that the Miss Finland winner will be, for the first time, chosen by the popular televote rather than by a jury. Televoting has influenced the scores given to contestants for several editions, but now the power to choose the new queen has been given entirely to the public. Jury will, however, be used to determine the runners-up.
The 10 finalists running for the Miss Finland title will be chosen and introduced to the public on Friday, February 13th. Stay online for photos, interviews and commentary provided by Miss Finland Bloggers !
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