MAFI Tu'inukuafe (18) was crowned as the Miss Heilala 2010-11 by the Hon. Frederica Tuita at the Heilala Village Nuku'alofa, last night July 23.

Mafi, who entered the pageant as Miss Loumaile Lodge, won return tickets for two to Brisbane and Auckland; a cash prize of $2000 cash, and other prizes

Tonga's new Miss Heilala is an interpreter at the Crown Law office. Mafi was the winner of the Sarong competition and was highly placed in the other categories giving her the lead.

The first runner up was Miss Tonga Tourism USA, Nyoka Lavulo and the second runner up was Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau, Mele'ana Taulahi.

The third runner up was Miss Tonga New Zealand, Kafo'atu Tulimaiau and the fourth runner up was Miss Black Pearl Suites, Saloloma Takitaki.

All took home cash prizes and each received return tickets for two to Auckland, compliments of the Pacific Blue Airline.

Gowns

On Friday evening the 10 contestants in beautiful gowns were accompanied by escorts onto the stage for a waltz, while guests who were also dressed for a grand ball, watched from the floor.

The contestants were judged on their Stage Interview, the final judging event of the pageant. The night was also livened up with entertainment by Joey Mataele, Angela Afeaki and little Freddy Pome'e.

The announcement of winners by MC Harvalene Sekona was made after midnight and the hundreds of spectators on from Taufa'ahau Road, remained for that moment.

Category Winners

Miss Tau'olunga
Winner - Miss TVB
1st runner up - Miss Tonga Tourism USA
2nd runner up - Miss Lelei Finance
3rd runner up - Miss Black Pearl Suites
4th runner Loumaile Lodge
Miss Best Tau'olunga Best Costume - tie between Miss Steak and Rock and Miss TVB

Sarong
Winner - Miss Loumaile Lodge
1st runner up- Miss Tonga Tourism USA
2nd runner up - Miss Lady Maria Tonga Australia
3rd runner up - Miss Steak and Rock
4th runner up- Miss TVB

Talent
Winner - Miss Tonga Tourism USA
1st runner up - Miss Loumaile
2nd runner up - Miss TVB
3rd runner - Miss Tonga New Zealand
4th runner up - Miss Black Pearl Suites

Contemporary Island Creation
Winner - Miss Steak and Rock
1st runner up - Miss Loumaile Lodge
2nd runner up - Miss Tonga New Zealand
3rd runner up - Miss Tonga Tourism USA
4th runner up - Miss Lady Maria Tonga Australia

Stage Interview
Winner - Miss Tonga Visitors Bureau
1st runner up - Miss Loumaile Lodge
2nd runner up - Miss Tonga Tonga Tourism USA
3rd runner up - Miss Gano Excel Ltd
4th runner up - Miss Tonga NZ/ Havelu Bulldog