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Law graduate, Racheal Guttenbeil wins Miss Heilala 2024 [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 01:08.  Updated on Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 11:44.

Miss Heilala 2024, Racheal Guttenbeil is crowned at the Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Story by Katalina Siasau. Photos by Tupou Vaipulu Jr.

A law graduate, Racheal Angelica 'o Manakakapu Guttenbeil (26), sponsored by AGT & Maa’imoa Catering, was crowned Miss Heilala 2024 tonight, 5 July, at the Heilala village, in Nuku’alofa.

Racheal was born and raised in the island of Vava’u, with familial ties to Ha’apai, and Germany.

Tall and slim, the multi-talented Racheal, won two categories in the pageant, the sarong costume and the tau’olunga dancing event, she wore the best ball gown, and was first runner-up in the talent and stage interview categories. She was voted Miss Popularity by the public with over 9700 likes and reactions on the official Heilala Festival Facebook page.

Racheal graduated in April, from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji, with double majors: a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management. She also has a Professional Diploma in Legal Practice and is awaiting to be admitted to the bar later this year.

While studying in Fiji, Racheal became a well known runway model and walked and showcased top designs in the ‘Fiji Fashion Week’ and ‘Wearing Fiji’.

Miss Heilala 2024 wins a cash prize of $10,000 pa'anga, two tickets on Fiji Airways to the United States, among other prizes. As Miss Heilala, Racheal will represent Tonga at the next Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, as Miss Tonga.

The top three places went to contestants from the Vava'u Group of islands.

Other prize winners were:

  • First runner-up, Miss Apraxus Tonga, 'Akosita Fa'alangi 'Ofa ki Vava'u Guttenbeil - 1st prize stage interview, 1st prize Miss Photogenic, second runner-up Pre-Pageant Interview, second runner-up Tau’olunga Dancing.
  • Second runner-up, Miss Vava'u Heilala, Sophron Kosmios 'Unaloto ki he Melino Latu - First runner-up Sarong Wear, first runner-up Tau’olunga Dancing, and second runner-up Tau'olunga Costume.
  • Third runner-up, Miss Apraxus New Zealand, Mele Maa'imoa he Lotukalafi Finau, 1st prize Best Talent, first runner-up Pre-Pageant Interview, and second runner-up Stage Interview.
  • Fourth runner-up, Miss Ha'apai Masani, Fipe Latai Holeva Finau - First runner-up Tau’olunga Costume, and second runner-up Talent.

The crowning night was filled with happy and cheerful supporters including friends and families of the contestants. Proud supporters, coming all the way from Vava'u, were filled with joy when the top three contestants were announced, all hailing from Vava'u.

The new Miss Heilala, Racheal Guttenbeil and the first runner-up 'Akosita Guttenbeil are first cousins.

The outgoing Miss Heilala, Sitita Hamilton Va'enuku crowned her sucessor, Miss Heilala 2024-2025.

The Minister for Tourism, Hon. Viliami Latu presented the prizes.

The newly crowned, Miss Heilala 2024, Racheal Guttenbeil (sponsored by AGT and Maa'imoa Catering). Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 12 Miss Apraxus Tonga, 'Akosita Fa'alangi 'Ofa ki Vava'u Guttenbeil. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 7 Miss Vava'u Heilala, Sophron Latu. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 9 Miss Ha'apai Masani, Fipe Finau. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 5 Miss Apraxus New Zealand, Mele Finau. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 1 Miss Tourism, Talanoa Moheleo Fifita. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 3 Miss Lady Maria Tonga Australia, Gabriella Maria Augustina Mailangi. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 2 Miss 'Eua Tourism, Manusiu Havea. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 6 Miss Tonga Hawaii, Gracelyn Kelly Nanaimo Fotu'aika. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 4 Miss FIA Dance Academy, Vaimoana Akesa Lois Latai Holeva Malupo. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 8 Miss Tonga-China Friendship Association, Susi Tonga. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 11 Miss Kalapu Kolokakala, Selaafu Tiana Vakapuna. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Contestant 10 Miss AGT and Maa'imoa Catering, Racheal Angelica 'o Manakakapu Guttenbeil. Heilala Village. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 5 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
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