{{Infobox organization | name = Miss Chile International | formation = 1996 | type = [[Beauty pageant]] | location = [[Chile]] | headquarters = [[Santiago]] | membership = [[Miss International]] | language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] | leader_title = Director: | leader_name = Eleni Sira }}
'''Miss Internacional Chile''' is a national [[beauty pageant]] that selects [[Chile]]'s representative to the [[Miss International]] pageant.
==History== '''Beginnings and Consolidation (1965 – 1980)'''
Chilean representation in the pageant formally began in 1965 with '''Matilde Von San Jorge González'''. During the 1970s, Chile maintained a regular presence, sending delegates annually starting in 1970.
The most significant turning point of this era occurred in '''1980''', when '''Mónica Salinas Ruiz''' reached the position of '''4th runner-up''', marking the highest achievement by a Chilean in the history of this competition to date.
'''Transition and Top Placements (1990 – 2010)'''
After a hiatus during the second half of the 1980s, Chile resumed its participation with sporadic appearances. During this period, the country managed to stand out again by entering the semifinalist rounds on two occasions:
* '''2001:''' Paula Orchard successfully placed among the '''Top 12'''. * '''2007:''' María Ana Salas Gorboi classified within the '''Top 15'''.
Despite these successes, consistency was affected by changes in national franchises, resulting in notable absences in years such as 2008, 2009, and the period between 2011 and 2013.
'''Modern Era and Recent Challenges (2014 – Present)'''
Since 2014, Chile has sought to professionalize the preparation of its candidates to regain lost ground in the Asian pageant. This stage was interrupted globally by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the cancellation of the competition between 2020 and 2021.
Following the resumption of activities in 2022 with '''Catalina Huenulao''', the country has maintained uninterrupted representation, highlighting the participations of '''Valerie Johnson''' (2023)
Since 2024, the event has been run by '''CNB Chile''' (National Beauty Contest), under the direction of Eleni Sira.
In this new stage, the pageant has undergone a progressive evolution to consolidate its presence in the country:
* 2024: The competition resumed with a selected group of 8 candidates. '''Kelsey Kohler''' was crowned Miss International Chile 2024.
* 2025: The organization opted for the direct appointment of the representative to strengthen her preparation. '''Nallely Bobadilla''' was crowned Miss International Chile 2025.
* 2026: The pageant is taking a significant leap forward by opening up to regional franchises, allowing candidates from different communes and sectors across Chile to compete for the national crown.
This regional expansion aims to decentralize the pageant, highlighting the talent and identity of women from throughout the national territory, while establishing a more solid and participatory structure for the future of pageantry in Chile.
==Titleholders== ;Color key [[File:Nallely Bobadilla - Miss International Chile 2025.jpg|thumb|'''Nallely Bobadilla - Miss Internacional Chile 2025''']] {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 90%; text-align:center;" ! width="60" style="background-color:#787878;color:#FFFFFF;" |Year ! width="250" style="background-color:#787878;color:#FFFFFF;" |Miss International Chile ! width="250" style="background-color:#787878;color:#FFFFFF;" |Placement at Miss International |- | [[Miss International 2025|2025]] || Nallely Bobadilla || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2024|2024]] || Kelsey Kohler || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2023|2023]] || Valerie Johnson<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss International |url=https://www.facebook.com/Miss.International.bp/posts/pfbid0dnd7kFF1LpBGDoxYCCzmAUfW6WtMRJQZ8yQ1rsVRq5pT3cvTHb5tkyUEdJHFyFR5l |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref>|| Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2022|2022]] || Catalina Huenulao<ref name="saostar.vn">{{Cite web|url=https://saostar.vn/giai-tri/nhan-sac-chile-va-paraguay-tai-miss-international-lo-dien-202106091050108142.html|title=Nhan sắc Chile và Paraguay tại Miss International lộ diện: Á hậu Phương Anh vẫn được đánh giá cực kì cao|work=saostar.vn|access-date=June 15, 2021}}</ref> || Unplaced |- | colspan=6 {{n/a|Due to the impact of [[COVID-19 pandemic]], no competition held between 2020—2021}} |- | [[Miss International 2019|2019]] || Ximena Huala || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2018|2018]] || Maria Pia Vilches || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2017|2017]] || Estefania Galeota || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2014|2014]] || Tania Dahuabe || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2010|2010]] || Tanya del Solar Prussing || Unplaced |- style="background-color:#FFFACD;" | [[Miss International 2007|2007]] || Mary Ann Salas Gorboi || Top 15 |- | [[Miss International 2004|2004]] || Francisca Valenzuela Rendic || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 2003|2003]] || Christiane Balmelli Fournier || Unplaced |- style="background-color:#FFFACD;" | [[Miss International 2001|2001]] || Paula Orchard ||Top 12 |- | [[Miss International 1996|1996]] || Alexandra de Granade Errázuriz || Unplaced |- style="background-color:#FFFF66;" | [[Miss International 1980|1980]] || Mónica Salinas Ruiz || 4th Runner-up |- | [[Miss International 1979|1979]] || Paulina Quiroga || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1978|1978]] || Marianela Toledo Rojas || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1977|1977]] || Silvia Ebner Cataldo || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1976|1976]] || María Antonieta Rosselló || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1975|1975]]|| Ana Papic Marinovic || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1974|1974]] || María del Carmen Bono || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1973|1973]] || Ethel Klenner Rodríguez || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1972|1972]] || Pamela Santibáñez Berg || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1971|1971]] || Alicia Vicuña || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1970|1970]] || Berta Goldsmith || Unplaced |- | [[Miss International 1965|1965]] || Matilde Von Saint George González || Unplaced |}
==See also== ==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.concursosnacional.cl/ Official website] *
{{Miss International countries and territories}}
[[Category:Beauty pageants in Chile]] [[Category:Recurring events established in 1965]] [[Category:Chilean awards]]