Twenty three year old, Timothy Komiti, has been named the Male Model of the Year.
The man from Afega, Fusi Safata, Faleū Manono, Matafele and Satupaitea Savai’i was announced the winner of the competition at the E.F.K.S Youth Hall on Friday night.
The event was organized by the reigning Miss Samoa Faafine 2014-2015, Gustav Su’a.
Six young men vied for the grand price in five different categories including Prince Wear, Lavalava Wear, Aloha Wear, Talent and Interview.
Mr. Komiti won the best Prince Wear and Aloha Wear while Michael Jonathan Lee- Lo received the prizes for the best interview, best Lavalava Wear and Talent.
Asked how he felt, Mr. Komiti said the win had yet to sink in. “I didn’t think I was going to win,” he said. “I just came to have fun and be able to show my talents and what I am capable of but all the glory and honor be unto God for all that He had done.”
“It’s really hard because all the other contestants were really great but I just thank God that I have won.”
So what’s next in his plans?
“I am going to push the young males of Samoa to become better people and also I want this event to continue on to next year.”
Mr. Komiti won $3,000 cash and other prizes including a return trip to Australia.