Miss Fiji
| Motto | Promoting Nation Building, Social Cohesion, Youth Empowerment, Businesses and Economic |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1956 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Suva |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | Fijian (national), English |
National Directors | Mr. Hirdesh Prasad- Miss Hibiscus Festival Executive Chairman and Miss Fiji Pageant Association Chairman. |
Staff | 17 |
| Website | missfijipageant |
Miss Fiji is a national Beauty pageant in Fiji.
History
In 1956 Miss Fiji Pageant Association held in under local government and Fiji Airways. The previous pageant was known by Miss Hibiscus National Pageant. The first Miss Fiji was Liebling Marlow.[1] In 1979 Fiji started to compete at the Miss Universe pageant with Tanya Whiteside.
International winners
- Miss South Pacific
- 2016 — Anne Dunn
- 2011 — Alisi Rabukawaqa
- 2009 — Merewalesi Nailatikau
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Fiji |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Liebling Marlow |
| 1957 | Filimaina Koto[2] |
| 1959 | Robin Ann Riemenschnei |
| 1962 | Eta Uluvula Qereqeretabua[3] |
| 1963 | Ruci Koroi |
| 1964 | Leila Walter |
| 1972 | Esther Quai-Hoi |
| 1975 | Michele Smith |
| 1978 | Tanya Whiteside |
| 1979 | Margaret Singh |
| 1981 | Lynn Michelle MacDonald |
| 1986 | Jane Sharon |
| 1988 | Lenora Qereqeretabua |
| 1989 | Natalie Grey |
| 1994 | Miranda Foon |
| 1995 | Jacqueline Mavoa |
| 1996 | Sharlotte R. Johenson |
| 1997 | Letila Mitchell |
| 1998 | Priya Nair |
| 2001 | Luisa Delei |
| 2002 | Sheetal Shivani Ram |
| 2004 | Aishwarya Sukhdeo |
| 2005 | Shital Ram |
| 2006 | Ranadi Audel |
| 2007 | Patricia Ann Naisara |
| 2008 | Filomena Tuivanualevu Tagivetaua |
| 2009 | Merewalesi Nailatikau |
| 2010 | Sera Tikotikoivatu |
| 2011 | Alisi Rabukawaqa |
| 2012 | Drue Slatter |
| 2013 | Priscilla Preetika Reddy |
| 2014 | Nanise Noel Ragarau Rainima |
| 2015 | Zaira Begg[4] |
| 2016 | Anne Dunn |
| 2017 | Hailey Qaqa |
| 2018 | (No contestant appointed) |
| 2019 | Jessica Fong |
Representatives at Big Four international pageants
The Miss Fiji has competed at the Big Four international beauty pageants since 1979. In 2007 there was Miss Fiji Earth which held the official contest for Miss Earth and continued in 2012 by You and Me Talent Fiji Foundation. In 2012 there was Miss Fiji World which holds the official contest to find the Miss World Fiji representative to represent her country at the Miss World.[5] In 2014 Miss Earth Fiji together joined with Miss Earth Tonga and Miss Earth Samoa to select the three queens for the Miss Earth headed by Mr. Tito Lavashe Couture-Stowers. In Miss Universe, Fiji made its debut in 1979 and last competed in 1981. In 2017, Fiji debut at Miss Grand International.
Miss Fiji Universe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Ethnicity | Division | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 1982—Present | ||||||
| 1981 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Lynn Michelle McDonald | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Did not compete | |||||
| 1979 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Tanya Whiteside | Unplaced | ||
Miss Fiji World
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Ethnicity | Division | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2018—Present | ||||||
| 2017 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Nanise Noel Ragarau Rainima | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 5), Beauty with a Purpose (Top 20) | |
| 2016 | Indian | Australia | Pooja Priyanka | Unplaced | Miss World Talent (Top 21), Beauty with a Purpose (Top 24) | |
| 2015 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Brittany Hazelman | Unplaced | Miss World Sports (Top 10), People's Choice Award (Top 15), Multimedia (Top 10), National Dance and Costume (Top 10) | |
| 2014 | Fijian | Western Division, Fiji | Charlene Sulueti Tafuna'i | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Fijian | Western Division, Fiji | Caireen Erbsleben | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Fijian | Western Division, Fiji | Koini Elesi Vakaloloma[a] | Unplaced | Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 40) | Miss World Fiji — Andhy Blake Directorship · Koini Elesi Vakaloloma was appointed from 1st Runner-up title. According to Miss World Fiji, the current of Miss World Fiji 2012, Torika Watters stripped the title due to minimum age recruitment. It's being a reason for Torika to withdraw at the Miss World 2012 in Ordos, China |
| Did not compete between 2005—2011 | ||||||
| 2004 | Indian Fijian Korean | Central Division, Fiji | Aishwarya Sukhdeo | Unplaced | Miss World Sport (Top 10), Miss World Talent (Top 20) | |
Miss Fiji International
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Ethnicity | Division | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2013—Present | ||||||
| 2012 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Kesaia Kacilala | Did not compete | Withdrew, due to personal reasons | |
| Did not compete between 1997—2011 | ||||||
| 1996 | Indian Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Sharlotte R. Johenson | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Rejieli Ratu | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Indian Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Sunita Devi | Top 15 | ||
Miss Fiji Earth
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Ethnicity | Division | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Zaira Begg | Unplaced |  Miss Friendship (Air) Talent (Air) |
|
| Did not compete between 2016—2018 | ||||||
| 2015 | Fijian | Central Division, Fiji | Shyla Angela Prasad | Unplaced |  Most Cheerful |
|
| 2014 | Caucasian | Central Division, Fiji | Zoe McCraken | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Did not compete | |||||
| 2012 | Caucasian | Central Division, Fiji | Esther Cheyanne Foss | Unplaced | I Love My Planet School Campaign |
|
| Did not compete between 2008—2011 | ||||||
| 2007 | Caucasian | Central Division, Fiji | Minal Maneesha Ali | Unplaced | ||
References
- "The 1st Miss Hibiscus-Mrs. Liebling Marlow (nee Hoeflich)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- "Miss Hibiscus 1957". www.fijitimes.com. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- "1962 Queen Shares Experience". Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- "Begg wins - Fiji Times Online". www.fijitimes.com. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- Miss World Fiji for International Archived 2014-07-28 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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