Marina Papaelia

Egyptian model

Myshimarina (Marina) Papaelia (Greek: Μαρίνα Παπαηλία, born c. 1931) was the first runner-up of Miss Egypt 1953.^[1] Papelia was sent to represent Egypt at Miss World 1953 when the winner, Antigone Costanda was unable to participate in the pageant. Papaelia finished at third place.^[2]

According to Eric Morley's 1967 book, "The Miss World Story", when Antigone Costanda won the Miss World pageant the following year, she claimed her victory was also a victory for Marina Papaelia.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Miss World 1953". 21 October 2019.
^ Whitmore, Greg (2013-04-12). "Unsung hero of photography Thurston Hopkins turns 100". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-07-02.

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