Hildur Maria leifsdottir
Hildur María Leifsdóttir is an Icelandic model and lifelong athlete whose mix of discipline, grit, and effortless camera presence has taken her from the national stage to international finals. Crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2016, she represented her country at Miss Universe and later returned to the global circuit as Miss Multiverse Iceland 2018, finishing First Runner-Up at the world finals in Punta Cana. Her path blends sport-honed stamina with a grounded, service-minded work ethic shaped by years as a professional flight attendant and hands-on creative. Iceland Monitor
Raised in a culture that celebrates outdoor life, Hildur grew up playing handball for 15 years and chasing adrenaline on snowboards and motorbikes. Those hours on courts and mountains honed balance, reaction time, and endurance—qualities that became decisive advantages during multi-round pageant formats that test far more than runway skills. In interviews she often describes herself as a determined competitor who enjoys pushing limits, a trait that shows in her consistency across rehearsals, physical challenges, and long filming days.
Elegance with an Edge
Sports, Skills & Personality
- Played handball for 15 years; an “adrenaline junkie” into motorbike racing and snowboarding—a background that shows in her stamina during elimination challenges and shoots. missosology.org
- Professional experience as a flight attendant; later moved abroad for work and also pursued makeup artistry. Iceland MonitorFacebook
Brilliance in Bloom
Pageant & Titles
- Miss Multiverse Iceland 2018 → First Runner-Up at the world finals in Punta Cana (the 2018 crown went to Latvia’s Diana Kubasova). historyofbeauty.com
- Miss Universe Iceland 2016; competed at Miss Universe 2016. Wikipedia – angelopedia.com
Her national breakthrough came in 2016 when she earned the title Miss Universe Iceland. Beyond the sparkle of the crown, Hildur leaned into the ambassadorial side of the job: punctual, professional, and proactive with media and community events. She carried that same poise onto the Miss Universe stage, building international visibility and learning the mechanics of global productions—tight timelines, high-pressure rehearsals, and quick on-camera pivots.
Miss Power Woman 2018 Alpha
Hildur maria leifsdottir – Miss Iceland 2018 – Winner of the Title Miss Alpha Female 2018
Two years later Hildur brought that experience to Miss Multiverse 2018, a reality-competition format filmed in the Dominican Republic that scores contestants across personality interviews, fitness and endurance trials, team dynamics, public speaking, and social media performance. The format rewards complete competitors—athletic, articulate, and adaptable—and Hildur’s sporting base and calm, airline-honed composure proved ideal. Through eliminations and specialty challenges she remained among the leaders, ultimately placing First Runner-Up—the highest finish for Iceland to that point—and reinforcing her reputation as a multi-dimensional titleholder.
Personality-wise, Hildur is equal parts competitive and down-to-earth. Teammates describe her as steady under pressure and generous with encouragement—a natural lead who can also slot into a team without ego. She values the platform that titles provide, using appearances to motivate young women to stay active, try new disciplines, and treat fitness as a source of confidence rather than comparison. Her message is consistent: the same focus that builds an athlete also builds a career—show up prepared, do the work, and let results speak.
