The network that celebrates women worldwide, DIVA, shines the spotlight on 18 girls vying to become The Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2017. Catch their cutthroat journey to the crown in the premium channel’s new reality series, beginning 18 January, every Wednesday at 8:55PM only on Astro DIVA, Channel 723.
The six part 30-minute episodes will feature momentous expedition, from grueling auditions and challenges to the crowning ceremony of Miss Universe Malaysia at the grand finale, where she will be rewarded with a cash prize of MYR 50,000 (USD 11,150) and various marvellous prizes worth over MYR 150,000 (USD 33,450). The lucky beauty pageant winner will then be the country’s representative to compete against international contestants at the world famous 2017 Miss Universe competition later this year.
Beauty pageants are highly popular in Asia and the series promises to offer all the makings of great television such as cutthroat competition, smart and beautiful women, and the ultimate prize of representing Malaysia in Miss Universe 2017.
The reality series will be joined by Malaysia’s leading style experts offering their expertise as guest judges including fashion designer duo of the homegrown label Rizman Ruzaini, Wan Mohd Ruzaini Wan Jamil and Rizman Nordin, InTrend‘s fashion editor, Iqbab V Azwan Mukhtaram, Glam‘s fashion editor, Aizat Aidid, as well as actress and TV personality, Nur Fazura and celebrity photographer Simon Chin.
Meanwhile, National Director of the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization and Miss Universe Malaysia 2003, Elaine Daly will serve on the panel of resident judges, alongside Malaysian actor Dato’ Hans Isaac and actress Debbie Goh.
The 18 finalists vying for the crown are as follows (in alphabetical order):
Dana Low, 21, communications student
Dewina Petrus Guriting, 25, freelance model
Erica Tan, 25, biomedical science graduate
Gina Phillips, 21, social science student
Jaspreet Kaur, 23, accounting student
Karshini Ghanesh, 19, medical student
Laura Simon, 24, personal trainer/fencing coach
Maegan Yip, 24, digital marketing strategist
Michelle Soin, 20, law student
Nicolle Tan, 19, psychology student
Ollemadthee, 24, engineering graduate
Peh Leon, 23, finance manager
Samantha Katie, 22, model/artist
Savina Vanan, 24, marketing associate
Sonia Naidu, 22, rates analyst
Tammy Singho, 20, business student/part-time model
Tanalaksiumy, 22, full-time athlete/accounting student
Zara Tam, 25, online boutique owner
The Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 begins every Wednesday from 18 January at 8:55PM followed by the grand finale which will air on Wednesday, 15 March at 7PM, only on DIVA.
