THE MISS VANUATU COMPETITION IS ON! Daily Post will be profiling contestants for Miss Vanuatu weekly until the crowning in November. Miss Vanuatu is showcasing a range of talents from young and vibrant women determined who will soon be crowned Miss Vanuatu 2016.
Name: Kaylyndella Mala
Age: 18
Island of Origin: Ambae
Occupation: Student at Sorovanga JSS
How did you enter the Miss Vanuatu competition?
I have a friend who is also in the competition who asked if wan interested to join. I then approached Madame Michelle if I can join in the pageant to which she agreed and here I am, competing for Miss Vanuatu 2016.
What do you think Miss Vanuatu is all about?
Miss Vanuatu is a competition where our beauty is put into good use and to showcase the diverse custom and culture from which we are from.
If you were to win Miss Vanuatu 2016, what are your future goals?
If I win the Miss Vanuatu 2016, I will put my effort into helping youth to realise their potential in their communities and make use of their talents to improve their lives as well as for the community which they belong to. I want to be the inspiration for women and girls in Vanuatu that anyone can be in the competition and to dream big.
NAME: Delinson Tari
AGE: 20
ISLAND OF ORIGIN: Ambae
OCCUPATION: Student at USP
How did you enter Miss Vanuatu 2016 competition?
I heard from a friend who is also in the competition and wanted to join. I met up with the president of the competition who confirmed my participation.
What do you think Miss Vanuatu is all about?
It is a competition where contestants show their beauty. It is a platform where women and girls can show their confidence especially in a society usually dominated by men.
If you were to win Miss Vanuatu 2016, what are your future goals?
As I am still a student (a science student), health is the very important aspect of our life, so i believe if I win and become the next Miss Vanuatu, I will improve our health facilities and resources by advocating for help to aid these improvements.
NAME: Melissa Fare
AGE: 20
ISLAND OF ORIGIN: Ambrym
OCCUPATION: Student at USP/ Part-time external Aid at PVIS
How did you enter Miss Vanuatu 2016 competition?
I was asked by the Miss Vanuatu competition committee to part of the show as I have previously took part in some of the beauty pageant in Port Vila
What do you think Miss Vanuatu is all about?
This competition is a full package- brains and beauty, courage and confidence in critical times. You’re not just showing how beautiful you are but how smart and confident you to handle, like I said, critical times and good times.
If you were to win Miss Vanuatu 2016, what are your future goals?
My long term goal is to become a diplomat representing my country. I thought being in the competition, the positives and the negatives but then I looked at it as an opportunity where I can use my talents and learn new things that will build me into a better person and best represent my country, Vanuatu whether in the region or internationally if there is need. I will advocate for women and girls, for children and especially people with special needs in our community and make their voices heard.
