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Dream come true for Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 [1]

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Friday, July 12, 2024 - 17:07.  Updated on Friday, July 12, 2024 - 17:09.

Miss Galaxy Queen for 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi (Miss Tasmania Australia) was crowned at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Story and photos by Tupou Vaiplulu Jr

The new Miss Galaxy Queen for 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi (Miss Tasmania Australia) was crowned last night, 12 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.

Patron of the Tonga Leitis' Association, Hon. Sālote Lupepau’u Tuita, crowned the winner after a final night of judging events, where contestants presented their interpretation of a business advertisement, modelled their Galaxy Wear and Ball Gown and took part in a stage interview.

The Patron was assisted by the former Miss Galaxy, Lavenda Mose and the first-ever Miss Galaxy, Lady Vivian Charlie.

Patron of the Tonga Leitis Assoc., Hon. Lupepau'u Tuita Taione awards prizes to Miss Galaxy Queen for 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi (Miss Tasmania Australia). Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

The new Queen, Giovanna also won the Talent Quest, Business Advertisement, Galaxy Wear and the Formal Gown/Stage interview categories and a special award. She took home a $5,000 pa’anga cash prize, and other prizes, including gift vouchers.

Entering the contest as Miss Tasmania Australia, Giovanna told Matangi Tonga that she had been vying for the Galaxy Queen crown since 2017 and had always dreamt of the day she'd win it.

"Since 2017 I've been trying and each year I tried harder, finally now my dream has come true and it is a reality," she said.

Second place went to the runner-up Miss Chateau Delamore, Sophia Esina Schaaf.

The second runner-up Miss Bangkok Thailand, Dinah Jane Rexy, third runner-up Miss Kyoto Japan, Talisha Lopez, and fourth runner-up, Miss Jam Teau Motors, Amy Foxx.

Miss Galaxy Queen for 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi (Miss Tasmania Australia) presents her Galaxy Wear outfit. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Special Awards

  • Miss Photogenic - Miss Kyoto Japan
  • Miss Popularity - Miss Jamteau Motors
  • Miss Congeniality - Miss Tasmania Australia

A special performance was given by Joey Joleen Mataele, the founder of the Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant. The annual event celebrates the diversity and creativity of “fakaleitis” and the LGBTQI community in Tonga. Joey is the Executive Director of the Tonga Leitis Association.

The imaginative costumes and drama presentations delighted the crowd in a full house at Queen Salote Memorial Hall.

Entertainer, Joey Joleen Mataele, founder of the Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa. 11 July 2023.

Fantasy outfit created by Miss Chateau Delamore, Sophia Esina Schaaf, delights the audience at the Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

A full house enjoys the fun at the Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant 2024 at the QSM Hall. Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Galaxy Queen for 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi and runner-up Sophia Esina Schaaf. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Hon. Lupepau'u Tuita crowns Miss Galaxy Queen 2024-25, Giovanna Lisha Mafi (Miss Tasmania Australia) with the first Miss Galaxy Queen (right). QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Tasmania Australia, Giovanna Lissha Mafi, ‘business advertisement‘, Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Kyoto Japan, Talisha Lopez, Galaxy wear, Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Bangkok Thailand, Dinah Jane Rexy, Galaxy Wear. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Jam Teau Motors, Amy Foxx, fantasy wear. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Patron of the Tonga Leitis Assoc., Hon. Lupepau'u Tuita Taione. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Kyoto Japan, Talisha Lopez, evening gown. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Chateau Delamore, Sophia Esina Schaaf, evening gown. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Bangkok Thailand, Dinah Jane Rexy, evening gown. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Tasmania Australia, Giovanna Lissha Mafi, evening gown with accessories. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Enthusiastic crowd at Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Jam Teau Motors, Amy Foxx, evening gown. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
Miss Chateau Delamore, Sophia Esina Schaaf. Miss Galaxy Queen 2024 pageant. QSM Hall, Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 12 July 2024. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
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