# Miss Grand Iceland

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Icelandic beauty pageant title

Miss Grand Iceland Formation 2016 Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Denmark Location Copenhagen Official language English Director Lisa Lents (2025) Parent organization Miss Denmark (2025) Miss Queen of Scandinavia (2016) Affiliations Miss Grand International

**Miss Grand Iceland** is the national [beauty pageant](/source/Beauty_pageant) title conferred upon [Icelandic](/source/Iceland) candidates designated to represent the nation at the [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International) competition.[1][2][3][4] The title was first conferred in 2016 upon [Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir](/source/Arna_%C3%9Dr_J%C3%B3nsd%C3%B3ttir),[5] a professional track and field athlete and [Miss Iceland 2015](/source/Miss_Iceland), who subsequently participated in [Miss Grand International 2016](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2016), held in [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas), [Nevada](/source/Nevada). However, prior to the final event, Jónsdóttir withdrew from the competition following a conflict with the [international organizing body](/source/Miss_Grand_International_(company)).[1][2][5][6]

Since its inception, no independent national contest specifically dedicated to the selection of Miss Grand Iceland has been organized. Instead, representatives have been appointed through alternative pageant structures or by external organizers possessing the national license.[1][2][3]

## History

Iceland first participated in the [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International) pageant in [2016](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2016), when [Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir](/source/Arna_%C3%9Dr_J%C3%B3nsd%C3%B3ttir), a professional [pole vault](/source/Pole_vault) athlete and titleholder of [Miss Iceland 2015](/source/Miss_Iceland),[7][8] was designated by the [Stockholm](/source/Stockholm)-based organizing entity *Miss Queen of Scandinavia* to serve as the nation’s representative at the international competition, which was convened in [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas), [Nevada](/source/Nevada).[1][5][9] However, three days prior to the grand final, Jónsdóttir voluntarily withdrew from the contest following directives from pageant officials instructing her to reduce her body weight.[1][5][10] This decision garnered extensive international media attention, with coverage disseminated by prominent outlets including [CNN](/source/CNN) and [The Independent](/source/The_Independent).[2][6]

From 2017 through 2024, Iceland did not field any representatives for the [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International) pageant. The nation subsequently re-entered the competition in [2025](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2025), when the national license was conferred upon [Lisa Lents](/source/Lisa_Lents), director of [Miss Denmark](/source/Miss_Denmark). In this capacity, Lents appointed Brynja Mary Sverrisdóttir, a participant in Miss Denmark 2024 of Icelandic descent, to represent Iceland at the [international edition](/source/Miss_Grand_International_2025) of the pageant hosted in [Thailand](/source/Thailand).

**Gallery**

		- Brynja Mary Sverrisdóttir Miss Grand Iceland 2025

		- [Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir](/source/Arna_%C3%9Dr_J%C3%B3nsd%C3%B3ttir) Miss Grand Iceland 2016

## International competition

The following is a list of Iceland representatives at the [Miss Grand International](/source/Miss_Grand_International) contest.

Year Representative Original national title Result National director Placement Other awards 2016 Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir[11] Miss Iceland 2015[7] Withdrew during the competition[12] Peter Hadward Did not competed from 2017 to 2024 2025 Brynja Mary Sverrisdóttir[13] Miss Denmark 2024 Finalist Unplaced Lisa Lents

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tele_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tele_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tele_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-tele_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-tele_1-4) Helena Horton (25 October 2016). ["Miss Iceland quits beauty pageant after being 'told to lose weight'"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/miss-iceland-quits-beauty-pageant-after-being-told-to-lose-weigh/). *[The Daily Telegraph](/source/The_Daily_Telegraph)*. Retrieved 28 October 2023.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-cnn_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-cnn_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-cnn_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-cnn_2-3) Bianca Britton (26 October 2016). ["Miss Iceland quits pageant after being told to lose weight"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161027115242/https://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/26/europe/miss-iceland-arna-yr-jonsdottir-beauty-pageant-trnd/). *[CNN](/source/CNN)*. Archived from [the original](https://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/26/europe/miss-iceland-arna-yr-jonsdottir-beauty-pageant-trnd/) on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mag_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mag_3-1) ["Miss Iceland quits Miss Grand International final in Las Vegas after being told to lose weight"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230803162912/https://icelandmag.is/article/miss-iceland-quits-miss-grand-international-final-las-vegas-after-being-told-lose-weight). *icelandmag.is*. 24 October 2016. Archived from [the original](https://icelandmag.is/article/miss-iceland-quits-miss-grand-international-final-las-vegas-after-being-told-lose-weight) on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-gr_4-0)** Andie Sophia Fontaine (23 October 2016). ["Told To Lose Weight, Icelander Quits Miss Grand International"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161024160102/https://grapevine.is/news/2016/10/23/told-to-lose-weight-icelander-quits-miss-grand-international/). *[The Reykjavík Grapevine](/source/The_Reykjav%C3%ADk_Grapevine)*. Archived from [the original](https://grapevine.is/news/2016/10/23/told-to-lose-weight-icelander-quits-miss-grand-international/) on 24 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-monitor_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-monitor_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-monitor_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-monitor_5-3) ["Miss Iceland 2015 is too fat, says beauty contest"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161023180639/https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2016/10/22/miss_iceland_2015_is_too_fat_says_beauty_contest/). *[Morgunblaðið](/source/Morgunbla%C3%B0i%C3%B0)*. 22 October 2016. Archived from [the original](https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2016/10/22/miss_iceland_2015_is_too_fat_says_beauty_contest/) on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-inde_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-inde_6-1) Oppenheim, Maya (26 October 2016). ["Beauty pageant president admits organisers suggested Miss Iceland to lose weight to do well in contest"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161027134651/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/miss-iceland-lose-weight-nawat-itsaragrisil-instagram-letter-a7380646.html). *[The Independent](/source/The_Independent)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/miss-iceland-lose-weight-nawat-itsaragrisil-instagram-letter-a7380646.html) on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ice15_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ice15_7-1) Charles Gittins (6 September 2015). ["Arna Ýr is Miss Iceland 2015!"](https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2015/09/05/arna_yr_is_miss_iceland_2015/). *[Morgunblaðið](/source/Morgunbla%C3%B0i%C3%B0)*. Retrieved 28 October 2023.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ath_8-0)** ["Stangarstökk kvenna - Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir Breiðablik Íslandsmeistari"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170419103222/http://www.irsida.is/Deildir/Frjalsar/Frettir/Lesafrett/1870) (in Icelandic). [Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur](/source/%C3%8D%C3%BEr%C3%B3ttaf%C3%A9lag_Reykjav%C3%ADkur). 6 February 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.irsida.is/Deildir/Frjalsar/Frettir/Lesafrett/1870) on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Zu dick? - Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir sagt Teilnahme an "Miss Grand International" ab"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231028050045/https://www.mz.de/panorama/zu-dick-arna-ur-jonsdottir-sagt-teilnahme-an-miss-grand-international-ab-1238534). *[Mitteldeutsche Zeitung](/source/Mitteldeutsche_Zeitung)* (in German). 25 October 2016. Archived from [the original](https://www.mz.de/panorama/zu-dick-arna-ur-jonsdottir-sagt-teilnahme-an-miss-grand-international-ab-1238534) on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Figaro_10-0)** Saby, Laurène (25 October 2016). ["Miss Islande jugée trop grosse lors d'un concours de beauté"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161027114456/https://madame.lefigaro.fr/beaute/miss-islande-jugee-trop-grosse-lors-dun-concours-de-beaute-251016-117477). *[Le Figaro](/source/Le_Figaro)* (in French). Archived from [the original](http://madame.lefigaro.fr/beaute/miss-islande-jugee-trop-grosse-lors-dun-concours-de-beaute-251016-117477) on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ice2016_11-0)** ["Miss Grand International 2016 contestants"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161020092928/http://www.missgrandinternational.com/?page=contestant). Miss Grand International. 20 October 2016. Archived from [the original](http://www.missgrandinternational.com/?page=contestant) on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2023 – via [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-res16_12-0)** ["Nguyen Thi Loan in final top 20 Miss Grand International 2016"](https://english.vtv.vn/news/nguyen-thi-loan-in-final-top-20-miss-grand-international-2016-20161030225945447.htm). *[Vietnam Television](/source/Vietnam_Television)*. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2022.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-y2025_13-0)** Dewi Andini (1 October 2025). Wahyu Kurniawan (ed.). ["7 Potret Brynja Mary Miss Grand Islandia 2025, Gorgeous!"](https://www.idntimes.com/men/ladies/potret-brynja-mary-miss-grand-islandia-2025-gorgeous-c1c2-01-cw2f3-4xzst4) [7 Portraits of Brynja Mary, Miss Grand Iceland 2025, Gorgeous!]. *IDM Times* (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 October 2025.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

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