Matauaina Gwendolyn To'omalatai

Miss American Samoa scoops crown

To'omalatai entered the Miss Pacific Islands’ regional pageant this year as Miss American Samoa.

She was among nine other contestants who took to stage last night (December 9), in Nadi, Fiji.

To'omalatai was crowned as the Miss Pacific Islands queen 2017 – 2018.

She is still a student at the University of Hawaii at Kapi'olani Community College and is a professional Polynesian entertainer.