Meet the Miss Samoa 2016 Pageant Contestants
The annual Miss Samoa 2016 pageant closes out the Teuila festivities next Friday so lets meet the 8 gorgeous contestants who have entered this year.
Miss Lila's Flora
Contestant #1 - Abba Rose of Sharon Dinah Vaiaoga-Ioasa
26 years old
Villages:Alafua, Puipa’a, Toamua & Lēonē
Currently working in Canada on secondment as a Process Engineer for Graymont Inc - supplier of lime and limestone products. She holds a Bachelor of Chemicals and Materials Engineering (Hon) degree from the University of Auckland and is one of the Associate Producers for the film Three Wise Cousins
Miss Royalty Creations
Contestant #2 - Esther Timoteo
19 years old
Villages: Vaivase-Tai, Poutasi, Falealili & Saanapu
She has always admired the beauty of Samoa and is proud of her Samoan culture. She is determined to be an example for change in our society and wants to empower and inspire young females - if you have a goal or dream, you are never too young or too old to chase it!
Miss Samoa New Zealand
Contestant #3 - Naomi Eta Fruean
21 years old
Villages: Lotofaga Aleipata & Moto’otua
Studying at the University of Auckland in order to build her knowledge and skills to be an effective advocate for our Samoan people. Her hobbies include song writing, playing the piano, singing, travelling, problem solving and kirikiti.
Miss Fuatino's Fashion
Contestant #4 - Tina Kerisiano-Mose Kirisome
21 years old
Villages: Salua Manono Tai
Studied for a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality at NUS in 2015 and is currently working for Fuatino’s Fashion. She plan to study abroad to enhance her knowledge in the tourism industry. Hobbies include music, swimming and telling jokes.
Miss Tapz Designs
Contestant #5 - Maria Elena Falepunaoa Schuster Maposua
23 years old
Villages: Afega and Vaimea
Attended the National University of Samoa and currently working at Western Union. Maria has a passion for singing and was a member of the National University Chamber Choir and is an active member of her church choir at the Mulivai Cathedral
Miss Samoa NSW
Contestant #6 - Tayia Jane Scanlan
22 years old
Village: Faleula & Vaiusu
Works in the Finance industry and studying to become a cosmetic nurse. Has attended the Australian Institute of Music and Australian Academy of Beauty Therapy and hopes to become a humanitarian volunteering overseas using her nursing skills to help others
Miss Samoa Australia
Contestant #7 - Miriama Latu Meafou
21 years old
Villages: Aufaga, Aleipata & Salelavalu, Savaii
Holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources and International Hotel Management from Griffith University, Queensland AusItralia and is passionate about community work especially with the Samoan community.
Miss Love Lani xo
Contestant #8 - Priscilla Paleagese Finally Olano
Age: 25 years old
Village: Lauli’i
She is of Samoan, Indian, Rotuman and Native American descent. Priscilla works at SPREP’s climate change division as the technical assistant for the Pacific Climate Change Portal (PCCP). Dancing is her passion and her goal is to set up a dance centre that will be a platform for children to use their talents to minister to others and glorify God.
The Miss Internet Award Voting is now open. You need to go to the Miss Samoa Facebook page and Like + Share the photo of the contestant who is your favourite.
All the best to our Miss Samoa pageant contestants we look forward to meeting you next week at Teuila!
Photo Credit: Rae Photography