Contestants 2016

Alyssa Kleovoulou

by Miss Hellene - 02740

I am 20 years old and I am currently studying BCom Law at Wits University. I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa but my Hellenic roots stem from Paphos and Rizokarpaso in Cyprus. Although I have never been to Cyprus, I am extremely proud and passionate about my heritage and culture

Daniela Christos

by Miss Hellene - 02432

I am currently doing my masters in Industrial Psychology and work as a flexitime human resources candidate practitioner. I am 26 years old and I am lucky enough to descend from both Greece and Cyprus. My Greek roots come from Ithaka and Pelopponiso and my Cypriot heritage is from Anavargos

Georgina Nichas

by Miss Hellene - 02417

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” I am 21 years old from the beautiful city of Jacarandas. I am currently in my final year of Brand Building and Management at Vega. My family originates from a small village called Agios Nikolaos, which is in the bottom

Irini Agathagelou

by Miss Hellene - 02902

I am 23 years old. I am currently a qualified Somatologist and second year Psychology and Labour Relations student at the North West University I am also a proud Cypriot woman. My favourite vacation spot in Cyprus is the beautiful Limassol. An interesting fact about myself is that I love to

Jakita Kapatos

by Miss Hellene - 02773

I'm twenty-two years old from the vibrant city of Johannesburg but my Hellenic roots stem from Athens and Kefalonia. I'm an interior designer and a dancer. I enjoy trying all kinds of new things, for example, extreme sports or experimenting with strange food combinations like oranges and peanut-butter. Every challenge comes

Penny Coundouris

by Miss Hellene - 02455

I am 20 years old and I’ve grown up in a loving Greek home in Pretoria. Raised by both of my Greek parents, who have instilled values and morals in my life from an early age, and who have imprinted true Greek ‘paradóseis’ in my heart which I carry with

Thalia Avvakoumides

by Miss Hellene - 02272

I'm 21 years old. My Hellenic roots are from my grandparents who came from Thessaloniki and I stay in Johannesburg and Pretoria. I am currently studying a BPolSc (Political science and International relations being my core modules) at the University of Pretoria. I want to be a diplomat as my end goal. I entered