Seven contestants vie for Miss Heilala Crown [1]
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 20:06
By Tupou Vaipulu Jr
Seven contestants have entered the Miss Heilala Pageant 2025, which opens tomorrow, 27 June, when the contestants will draw their order of appearance and pre-pageant interview topics. The contestants confirmed by the pageant organisers, are:
- Miss Pangaimotu Island, Siosiana Patricia Taumoepeau (24)
- Miss Lady Maria Australia, Anna-Lee Li (22)
- Miss Ha’apai Masani, Adi Liliani Oli (19)
- Miss Tongatapu 2, Fugalaau Elizabeth Amanaki Mafi (25)
- Miss Current of Love Charity Vava’u, Talita Fainga’a (25)
- Miss S&S USA, Sinivia Ku’ulena Vaioleti Tu’avao (21)
- Miss Tika Way Creations, Malia Toatepi Tonga’uiha (20)
Heilala program
During Heilala Week the orientation will be held on Friday morning 28 June, at the Tonga High School Auxiliary Building.
The first judging event will be a pre-pageant interview, on Monday morning 1 July, at the Fa’onelua Convention Center.
Other Miss Heilala events include the Introductions, and colourful Sarong, Talent and Tau'olunga competitions on 2-3 July.
The rest of the events including the Puletaha and Island Creations competitions will be held on Friday night, 4 July, at the Tonga High School Stadium, followed by the crowning of the new Miss Heilala 2025-26.