17 Miss Heilala contestants vie for crown [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 19:17. Updated on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 12:21.
Photos by Linny Folau
2017 Miss Heilala contestants with the reigning Miss Heilala (centre). Scenic Hotel, Fua'amotu. 27 June 2017.
Thirteen contestants for the Miss Heilala Pageant 2017 attended an orientation program this morning, June 27, at the Scenic Hotel in Fua’amotu. Another four contestants are expected to arrive in Tonga this week.
The judging events for the pageant will run from July 3-7, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall.
This morning the contestants met members of the 'Ikale Tahi national rugby team who are in Tongatapu training for their game against Samoa at Teufaiva Stadium, on Saturday July 1.
The Miss Heilala contestants are:
- Miss Apraxus Immigration NZ 2017 – Ophelia Kilitili Kava (23)
- Miss Catering Professionals – ‘Eseta Fakaola ‘i Fanga he ‘Ofa
- Miss ‘Eua – Fe’ao Lasalosi
- Miss Lady Maria Australia – Lillian Paea
- Miss Bou’s Fashion 2017- Kilisitina Uikelotu Pine (23)
- Miss Bou’s Sports – Melesiu Jasmine Fale Ula (19)
- Miss Keiutu – Margot ‘Ofa-ki-Latai Vrana (19)
- Miss Loumaile Lodge – Lilipeti Kathy Alla Sally Manu (20)
- Miss S&S USA Store – Linga Tamoua (20)
- Miss Sustainable Tourism Development – Sia ‘i Lomipeau Tu’ipulotu (20)
- Miss Tonga Tourism - Margarita Vaselina ‘Ana Fehoko Havea (22)
- Miss Tuitui Fashion – Titania Tiara Monic Matekuolava (23)
- Miss Mate Ma’a Tonga – Viviana Koloi (19)
- Miss Havelu Park – 'Etina Paea (20)
- Miss Taina’s Place – Lucy Tovi (19)
The reigning Miss Heilala Laura Lauti was also present at the event.
2017 Miss Heilala contestants with the reigning Miss Heilala. Fua'amotu, 27 June 2017.
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