There are two beauty pageants in Indonesia. Miss Indonesia, sponsored by Martha Tilaar, was created in 2005 and it is related to the Miss World contest.
Puteri Indonesia is sponsored by Mustika Ratu and it has existed since 1992. The winner of the pageant gets a ticket to go to Miss Universe.
I chose the 34 most beautiful girls to have ever competed in either one of these competitions. They are ranked in no particular order. All photos were taken from their social media accounts (twitter, facebook, instagram).
Anindya Kusuma Putri, Puteri Indonesia 2015, was born in 1992. Originally from Semarang, Central Java, she studied Urban and Regional Planning at Diponegoro University where she was President of AIESEC. She is 1,76m tall.
Elvira Devinamira is one of the hottest Puteri Indonesia ever. She was crowned Miss Indonesia 2014 at 21 (born 28 june 1993) and she went on to be among the top 15 contestants at Miss Universe 2014.
She studied in law in Airlangga University in Surabaya (one of the best in the country for law). She is 1,77m tall.
Whulandary Herman is a beautiful Padangnese model and actress from Pariaman, West Sumatra. She was born on June 26th, 1989 and was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2013. She also reached the semi finals of the Miss Universe 2013 beauty pageant (Top 16). She is 1,76m tall.
A Javanese by blood, Maria Selena was born in Palembang on September 24th, 1990. She was Puteri Indonesia in 2011 and she participated in Miss Universe 2011. She is a graduate from ITB Bandung and a talented basketball player.
Born in 1991, Qory Sandioriva was the youngest woman to win the crown of Puteri Indonesia, just a few months after she turned 18 (2009). She was also the first one from Aceh (she is half sunda, half aceh), which caused a problem because she did not wear a jilbab like previous contestants from the province. She is a student at the University of Indonesia, majoring in French literature. She is 1,73m.
Rhesa Putri Junia was born in 1993. She entered several beauty pageants including Wajah Femina 2014, Aneka Yess Magz 2008 and Miss Earth Indonesia 2013. She is a student in Mercu Buana University and she measures 1,74m.
Artika Sari Devi won Puteri Indonesia in 2004 and reached the semi finals of Miss Universe. She also graduated from the Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta and appeared in the movie "Opera Jawa". She is 1,68m and she was born on September 29th, 1979.
Ayu Pratiwi was Puteri Indonesia Pariwisata in 2009 (title of the 2nd runner up for Puteri Indonesia). A favorite of the public, she had main roles in several movies and sinetron too. She was born on May 23, 1987.
Sheryltha Pratyscha was Miss East Java in 2014 and participant in the Puteri Indonesia contest in 2015. Born in Malang on August 1st, 1994, she is a student in International Relations in the University Brawijaya.
Liza Elly Purnamasari is a beautiful girl born in Malang. She has participated in a lot of contest, including Puteri Indonesia (1st runner up in 2011), Miss International and Miss Earth Indonesia. She is also a TV host and she graduated from the London School of Public Relations in Jakarta. She measures 175cm.
Chintya Fabyola is a sexy Indonesian beauty pageant who was became runner up to Puteri Indonesia Anindya Kusuma Putri in 2015 at just 20 years old. Originally from West Kalimantan (Pontianak), she studied Business Administration in Politeknik Negeri Pontianak. She is 1,70m.
Alessandra Usman was 2nd runner up to Puteri Indonesia 2010 and 1st runner up to the Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 beauty pageant. A native from Gorontalo in Sulawesi, she is 1,68m.
Super cute Inesh Putri Tjiptadi Chandra was born on September 5th, 1989. She won the Miss Indonesia title and represented Indonesia to Miss World 2012.
Originally from Bali, she launched a few businesses in the island. She dated Chef Juna and she is now with Adrian Khoo (behind Bali Gourmet Catering). She also started a professional golfing career and was a member of the Indonesian golf team.
Born on April 29th, 1993, Oky Putri represented Jakarta in the 2015 Miss Indonesia pageant, finishing in the Top 7.
Born on January 20th, 1992, Maria Harfanti was voted Miss Indonesia in 2015. She is a student in management at Universitas Indonesia. She is 1,75m tall and was born in Yogyakarta.
Born on June 23, 1995 and originally from Lampung, Fadhila Hananing is a student in hotel management in Trisakti University in Jakarta. She joined Miss Indonesia in 2014 and finished in the Top 7.
Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames was Puteri Indonesia in 2010 and represented Indonesia in the Miss Universe 2011 competition. She was born on May 23rd, 1991 and she is 1,71m tall.
Dinantiar Anditra represented Jakarta in the Puteri Indonesia 2011 pageant. She was also the first runner up in the 2009 Wajah Femina. She was born on May 16th, 1989 and she is 1,70m tall.
The hot Andi Natassa was born in South Sulawesi on August 11th, 1992 and finished 2nd runner up in the Puteri Indonesia 2011. She also participated in the Miss Asia Pacific World 2012. She studied International Business in the Swiss German University. She is 1,72m.
Faradina Mufti Rachmawati was one of the contestants for Puteri Indonesia 2011, representing the Jakarta province. She finished in the top 10. She was born in Yogyakarta on December 1st, 1989.
Cok Istri Krisnanda Widani, born in Bali on March 27th, 1992 was the 2nd runner up of Puteri Indonesia 2013. She was also the 3rd runner up at the Miss Supranational beauty pageant. She studied Communication at Udayana University. She is 1,72m.
Gresya Amanda Maaliwuga was the 2nd runner up at the 2015 Puteri Indonesia. Originally from Ternate (Moluccas), she represented North Sulawesi. She is 1,75m tall and she was born on May 27th, 1995.
Maria Rizky Chrisliany was a finalist of Puteri Indonesia 2014, representing Manado. She also appeared on the cover of Male Magazine. She was born on May 1988.
Born on February 7th, 1995, Vensca Veronica Tanus is from Gorontalo in Sulawesi. With her typical Manadonese beauty, she was a finalist in Puteri Indonesia 2014 at 19. She is now studying in Surabaya and she is 1,69m.
Bebie Ayura was born on October 5th, 1994 and she is 173cm tall. She is currently studying medicine in Medan. Raised in Balikpapan, she represented East Kalimantan for Puteri Indonesia 2014.
Elfin Pertiwi Rappa is a beautiful, quirky Indonesian girl who became the 1st runner up of the Puteri Indonesia beauty pageant in 2014. Born on September 23rd, 1995, she was only 18 at the time. She then ranked 10th at the Miss International 2014 competition. She is originally from Palembang, South Sumatra where she is studying Management at Sriwijaya University. She is 1,70m.
Savina Wibowo is a beautiful Indonesian woman. She was first runner up in the 2015 Miss Indonesia contest, representing South Sumatra. She is also the youngest person on this list as she was born on January 14th, 1997.
The stunning Maria Asteria Sastrayu Rahajeng was born on October 3rd, 1991 in Central Java. She won the crown of Miss Indonesia in 2014 and was placed in the Top 25 at Miss World 2014. Her height is 168cm. Her instagram account is the best I've seen.
Bunga Ghassani is your ideal girlfriend. A kind of easy-going girl next door who happens to be blessed with beautiful traits. She was born in 1995, she is 170cm tall and she was a finalist of Miss Indonesia 2014.
Born in 1995 and 167cm tall, Indah Kusuma was among the top 15 contestants of Miss Indonesia 2014, and she won the award "Miss Beauty with a Purpose". She is currently a medical student in the University Jenderal Achmad Yani in Bandung.
Windi Dwi Apsari represented Gorontalo in Miss Indonesia 2014. She is a student in Jakarta in the London School of Public Relations and she is a reminder that girls in North Sulawesi are among the hottest in Indonesia.
Vania Larissa from West Kalimantan (Pontianak) was crowned Miss Indonesia in 2013. Born on November 8, 1995, she was only 17 when she received her trophy. She also won Indonesia's Got Talent in 2010 with her singing and music skills. She ranked in the top 10 at Miss World 2013 held in Bali. In July 2015, she married Wilson Pesik, heir of the owner of Terry Palmer Indonesia.
Anastasia Praditha was Miss Banten and she finished in the top 15 for Miss Indonesia 2012. Born on November 30th, 1993, she is currently a TV host for TVRI.
Putu Tri Bulan Utami was one of the top 15 contestants in Miss Indonesia 2011. In particular, she won the award for best body. Born on April 19th, 1994, she is originally from Bali.
I probably missed a few beautiful contestants of Miss Indonesia and Puteri Indonesia. What is your favorite? Please share with me by commenting below!