Photos by Pesi Fonua

Tonga's Miss Galaxy Queen for 2005, Sabrina Iva, "Miss Bounty Bar, Vava'u", was crowned by Hon. Frederica Lupe'uluiva Tuita, last night, July 15, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, Nuku'alofa, in the grand finale of the annual cross-dressing glamour pageant.

The runners-up were:

1st Runner up - Umsula Sutro, Miss King Construction;

2nd Runner up - Morina Antosia, Miss Homestyle Bakery Delights;

3rd Runner up, Lady Amyland, Miss Kele'a Maka and Vaisio'ata Beach Resort;

4th Runner up, Tarareana Cambella, Miss Malo e lelei Travel.

Prizes for the winners included a return trip for two to Tonga/Los Angeles/Tonga; Return trip for one - SanFrancisco/Honolulu/SanFrancisco; a Cash Prize of $700 and gift packages from sponsors.

The category competitions winners were:

INTERNATIONAL WEAR, Miss Mailes Creation;

OWN CREATION, Miss Vava'u Bounty Bar & Cafe;

HAT AND SASH CREATION, Miss Vava'u Bounty Bar & Cafe;

TALENT, Miss King Construction;

GALAXY WEAR, Miss Homestyle Bakery Delights;

FORMAL GOWN, Miss King Construction;

INTERVIEW, Miss King Construction;

MISS POPULARITY, Miss Kele'a Maka and Vaisio'ata Beach Resort;

MISS PHOTOGENIC, Miss King Construction; and

MISS CONGENIALITY, Miss Island Life Mobile.