MISS FINLAND 2011

The new Miss Finland 2011 was crowned today in a gala event celebrating 50 years of the Miss Suomi organization. Blonde Pia Pakarisen emerged the winner, edging out first runner-up Sara Sieppi and second runner-up Niina Lavonen. (Photos: Ilta-Sanomat)

SAVE THE DATE!

Satu Ostring, Miss Suomi 1966

and Miss Universe 1966 first runner-up

Miss Suomi 1967 and her court dance with sailors

The 2011 edition of Miss Finland (Miss Suomi) is March 5 and will be televised on the Finnish TV network MTV3. The Miss Suomi Organization is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Congratulations! (Photos: MTV3)

Two of Finland's Finest: Harriet Eriksson, Miss Suomi 1969 and Miss Universe 1969 first runner-up; and Anne-Marie Pohtamo, Miss Suomi 1975 and Miss Universe 1975.