Miss American Samoa scoops crown

Nursing student Matauaina Gwendolyn To'omalatai is the new tourism ambassador for the Pacific Islands.

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.

Her goal is to graduate nursing school and become a registered nurse specialising in treatment and care of diabetes patients and bringing awareness and education to diabetes, an illness that can be controlled.

Main Awards

1. MPIP 4th Runner Up - Miss Rapa Nui, Tiare Pakarati

2. MPIP 3rd Runner Up - Miss Cook Islands, Enerstina Bonsu- Maro

3. MPIP 2nd Runner Up - Miss Fiji, Hally Qaqa

4. MPIP 1st Runner Up - Miss Samoa, Alexandra Iakopo

5. Miss Pacific Islands - Miss American Samoa, Matauaina To'omalatai

Special Awards

1. Miss Internet Award - Miss Samoa, Alexandra Iakopo

2. Miss Personality Award - Miss Samoa, Alexandra Iakopo

3. Miss Photogenic - Miss American Samoa, Matauaina To'omalatai

4. Miss National Tourism Award - Miss American Samoa, Matauaina To'omalatai

5. Best Sarong - Miss Papua New Guinea, Niawali Twain

6. Best Traditionally Inspired Attire - Miss American Samoa, Matauaina To'omalatai

7. Best Talent Award - Miss Samoa, Alexandra Iakopo

8. Best Interview - Miss Samoa, Alexandra Iakopo

(Picture by Miss Pacific Islands)

Author: 
Gloria Bauai