Miss Universe Croatia (also known as Miss Universe Hrvatske) pageant is here with its 2017 edition. The annual national pageant of Croatia selects representatives for the Miss Universe pageant. The pageant has been held annually since 1997. This year, a total of 19 contestants have been shortlisted to compete for the coveted title of Miss Universe Croatia 2017. The 19 finalists competing for the title are –
Antonia Gržincic, 19, Klan
Dea Terzic, 19, Nova Gradiska
Elena Jung, 19, Vodnjan
Esther Martelanz, 18, Opatija
Ivana Kardum, 22, Knin
Jeanette Tadic, 27, Zagreb
Jelena Andrijevic, 20, Jasterbarsko
Magdalena Brkic, 19, Vinkovci
Marijana Josipovic, 21, Osijek
Martina Djakovic, 20, Vrbovec
Martina Mikic, 24, Zagreb
Mateja Martinovic, 20, Zagreb
Monika Fadiga, 18, Jastrebarsko
Nikolina Škoric, 20, Zagreb
Petra Paležac, 23, Zagreb
Sara Kneževic, 24, Orahovica
Shanaelle Petty, 19, Slavonski Brod
Suzana Arizanovic, 21, Bobota
Tea Matkovic, 20, Darda
In about 3 weeks, we will have a winner. At the conclusion of the finale of Miss Universe Croatia 2017, Barbara Filipovic from Zagreb will pass on her crown to one of the successor. Croatia has not won any Miss Universe title till date. However, in 2009 (Sarah Cosic Miss Universe Croatia 2009) and 2012 (Elizabeta Burg Miss Universe Croatia 2012), Croatia managed to reach the Top 15 and Top 16 of Miss Universe 2009 and Miss Universe 2012 simultaneously.
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