Miss Tahiti is a French Polynesian beauty pageant which selects a representative for the Miss France national competition from the overseas country of French Polynesia. Despite its name, women from all of French Polynesia are eligible to compete, not solely those from Tahiti. Miss Tahiti has been held annually since 1960.
The current Miss Tahiti is Leia Diard, who was crowned Miss Tahiti 2026 on 26 June 2026. Six women from French Polynesia have been crowned Miss France: Edna Tepava, who was crowned Miss France 1974 Thilda Fuller, who was crowned Miss France 1980, and later resigned Mareva Georges, who was crowned Miss France 1991 Mareva Galanter, who was crowned Miss France 1999 Vaimalama Chaves, who was crowned Miss France 2019 Hinaupoko Devèze, who was crowned Miss France 2026
Results summary Miss France: Edna Tepava (1973); Thilda Fuller (1979; resigned); Mareva Georges (1990); Mareva Galanter (1998); Vaimalama Chaves (2018); Hinaupoko Devèze (2025) 1st Runner-Up: Jeanne Burns (1971); Hinarani de Longeaux (2012); Mehiata Riaria (2013); Hinarere Taputu (2014) 2nd Runner-Up: Mira Vahiatua (1974); Moea Amiot (1975); Teumere Pater (1988); Vaimiti Teiefitu (2015); Vaea Ferrand (2016); Matahari Bousquet (2019) 3rd Runner-Up: Hinano Teanotoga (1997); Tumateata Buisson (2021) 4th Runner-Up: Heitiare Tribondeau (2003); Raipoe Adams (2004) 6th Runner-Up: Timia Pascaline Teriiero (1977); Ravahere Silloux (2023) Top 12/Top 15: Temanava Domingo (2024)
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Titleholders YearName AgeHeight HometownMiss France placement Notes2026 Leia Diard 22 ArueTBD 2025 Hinaupoko Devèze 23 MāhinaMiss France 2026 2024 Temanava Domingo 23 Punaʻauia Top 15 2023Ravahere Silloux25PapeeteSilloux is the cousin of Tumateata Buisson, Miss Tahiti 2021.2022Herenui Tuheiava24Pīraʻe2021Tumateata Buisson24Pāʻea3rd Runner-UpBuisson is the cousin of Ravahere Silloux, Miss Tahiti 2023.2019Matahari Bousquet232nd Runner-Up2018Vaimalama Chaves24MāhinaMiss France 20192017Turouru Temorere21Arue2016Vaea Ferrand22Papeete2nd Runner-Up2015Vaimiti Teiefitu.19Māhina2nd Runner-Up2014Hinarere Taputu24Rurutu1st Runner-UpTop 11 at Miss World 2015 (representing France)2013Mehiata Riaria22Papeete1st Runner-Up2012Hinarani de Longeaux22Papeete1st Runner-UpCompeted at Miss Universe 2013 (representing France)2011Rauata Temauri22Arue2010Poehere Wilson21Papeete2009Léna Puahinano Bonno20Teva I Uta2008Hinatea Boosie20Nuku Hiva2007Taoahere Richmond22Pīraʻe2006Terehe Pere21Uturoa2005Mihimana Sachet22Faʻaʻā2004Raipoe Adams19Arue4th Runner-Up2003Heitiare Tribondeau20Moʻorea-Maiʻao4th Runner-Up2002Rava MaiariiTahaʻarowspan=4 2001Ravanui Teriitaumihau18Papeete2000Vanina Bea1999Manoa Frugé1998Mareva Galanter19PapeeteMiss France 1999Competed at Miss Universe 1999 (representing France)1997Hinano Teanotoga23Papeete3rd Runner-Up1996Hinareva Hirorowspan=3 1995Timeri Baudry1994Vaea Olanda1993Thérèse Heikapua MokeHiva Oa1992Tania Noble1991Hina SarciauxRaʻiātea1990Mareva Georges21PunaʻauiaMiss France 1991Top 10 at Miss Universe 1991Competed at Miss World 19911989Myriam Hina TuheiavaPapeete1988Teumere Pater2nd Runner-Up1987Mearii Manoi1986Loana Bohl1985Ruth Manea18Tahaʻa1984Hinarii Kilian17Competed at Miss Universe 1985 (representing Tahiti)1983Rosa Lanteires1982Teura Tuhiti1981Maimiti KinanderRaʻiātea1980Tatiana Teraiamano18PāʻeaTop 12 at Miss Universe 1981 (representing Tahiti)1979Thilda Fuller24PapeeteMiss France 1980Fuller resigned her title three days after winning.Top 12 at Miss Universe 1980 (representing Tahiti)1978Moeata Schmouker1977Timia Pascaline Teriiero6th Runner-Up1976Patricia ServonnatPīraʻe1975Moea Amiot19Papeete2nd Runner-Up1974Mira VahiatuaPaparā2nd Runner-Up3rd Runner-Up at Miss International 1974 (representing Tahiti)1973Edna Tepava17PaparāMiss France 19741972Moea Arapari1971Jeanne Burns1st Runner-Up1970Maire Léonne TeheiPapeeterowspan=4 1969Dominique Tepava1968Viola Teriitahi1966Sonia Agnierey1965Marie Moua Tapare4th Runner-Up at Miss World 1965 (representing Tahiti)3rd Runner-Up at Miss International 1965 (representing Tahiti)Tapare represented Tahiti at Miss France 1967, rather than Sonia Agnierey.1964Léa Avaemai1963Mareta Tuihaa1962Yolande Flohr1961Tahia Piehi1960Teura Bauwens Notes
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