For Ms. Auva’a, becoming Miss Samoa is a real dream come true. The Miss Samoa New Zealand told the Samoa Observer last night that she is deeply humbled by the honour and that she would do her best to represent Samoa well
A desire to effect positive changes and contribute to the development of lives in Samoa are among the reasons the newly crowned Miss Samoa, Latafale Auva’a, would become a politician.
The Otago University law student also believes there should be more women in Parliament, advancing the push for gender equality in the halls of power.
Ms. Auva’a raised the points in response during the interview category of the McDonald’s Miss Samoa Pageant, held at the E.F.K.S Hall, Sogi. She was asked if she would consider becoming and politician and why.
{googleAds}<script async src="http://www.samoaobserver.ws///pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<!-- ads-articles(24.03.14) -->
<ins class="adsbygoogle"
style="display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px"
data-ad-client="ca-pub-9419815128221199"
data-ad-slot="2395638412"></ins>
<script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>{/googleAds}
Her response not only won her the Interview category, it also contributed to the final decision by the judges to award her the crown, much to the delight of her supporters, friends and relatives among the audience.
Last night’s pageant was meant to have been held on Saturday night, providing the fitting finale for the Teuila Week as well as the S.I.D.S conference.
But the weather changed the plan, making the event last night a rare Monday night pageant. This, however, did not dampen the spirits of the ten contestants who vied for the crown during a wonderful night of entertainment, fashion and class.
At every opportunity, the contestants promoted Samoan wear, our language, oratory, cultural traditions as well as Christianity values.
The contestants also delved into some of the deeper issues confronting society today, including domestic violence and environmental challenges.
One of the contestants was asked about the children selling goods on the streets and what she would tell their parents. In response, she said that if parents love their children, they must send them to school since a good education is the only key to a successful future.
For Ms. Auva’a, becoming Miss Samoa is a real dream come true. The Miss Samoa New Zealand told the Samoa Observer last night that she is deeply humbled by the honour and that she would do her best to represent Samoa well.
The first task will be to contest the Miss South Pacific crown, which will be held in Samoa next month.
The 20-year-old is a scholarship student in her 3rd year of studies towards a double degree in Law and Music, Majoring in Performing Arts at Otago University, Dunedin. She hails from Tiavea-Saleaumua, Vailoa-Faleata and Satupa’itea- Siufaga.
She takes over from former Miss Samoa, Susana Fanueli, who congratulated her and wished her all the best. In her journey ahead, Ms. Fanueli advised Ms. Auva’a not to rely on her own strength but always depend on God for courage and wisdom.
Last night’s pageant was hosted by then Samoa Tourism Authority’s Marketing Manager, Dwayne Bentley and former Miss South Pacific and Miss Samoa, Janine Tuivaiti. Cindy of Samoa and the Taupou Manaia dance group provided the entertainment.
The contestants included Miss Polynesian Shipping Line, Josephine Mafoa, Miss Thomsen’s Bridal Couture, Faalagilagi Vaifale Farani, Miss Le Spa Lelalelei o Samoa, Monica Giselle Schwenke, Miss Moataga Enterprises, Afioga Taulaga, Miss
Samoa Australia, Tusipepa Sandra Lilomaiava, Miss Veronica’s, Tili Lafaele, Miss Lavashe Couture, Monica Tuaimau Evans, Miss SuperKidz Samoa Foundation, Fa’ailoga Leagiagi Leota and Miss My Tiara’s Boutique, Cheyenne Fa’apaia Maiava.
The results:
Best Sarong –Monica Schwenke
Best Puletasi –Afioga Jessica Taulaga
Miss internet –Tusipepa Sandra Lilomaiava
Miss Personality –Cheyenne Maiava
Miss Photogenic – Tili Lafaele
Miss National Tourism Award – Fa’alagilagi Farani
Bluesky People Choice Award’s –Tili Lafaele
Main Awards
Best Talent Award –Fa’alagilagi Farani
Best Interview –Latafale Auva’a
Top Five
4th Runner up - Fa’alagilagi Farani
3rd Runner up - Tili Lafaele
2nd Runner up- Josephine Mafoa
1st Runner up – Afioga Jessica Taulaga
Miss Samoa 2014/2015 –Latafale Auva’a
More photos: http://goo.gl/xm2OZn
<!-- 336x280 (bottom-article) -->
<ins class="adsbygoogle"
style="display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px"
data-ad-client="ca-pub-2469982834957525"
data-ad-slot="1033882026"></ins>
<script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>{/googleAds}