Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Explained

Winner:Samantha Katie James

(Dethroned)
Date:23 February 2017
Presenters:Joey G • Amelia Henderson
Acts:Chen Xiao • Vince ChongHarith Iskander
Entrants:17
Placements:10
Venue:The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcaster:Diva (TV channel)
Hurr.tv (Online broadcaster)
Congeniality:Karshini Ganesh
Before:2016
Next:2018

Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, the 51st edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 23 February 2017 at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Samantha James of Kuala Lumpur of was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Kiran Jassal of Selangor at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.[1]

Results

Final ResultsContestants
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
1st Runner–Up
  • Selangor – Dana Low
2nd Runner–Up
  • Penang – Ollemadthee Kunasagaran
3rd Runner–Up
  • Sabah – Laura Simon
Top 10
  • Johor – Karshini Ghanesh
  • Kuala Lumpur – Savina Vanan
  • Kuala Lumpur – Peh Leon
  • Penang – Gina Phillips
  • Penang – Tanalaksiumy Rayer
  • Sarawak – Sonia Naidu

Gala Night Judges

Pre-interview Judges

Special awards

AwardsContestants
Face of Ash-Be-Nimble
Top 3
  • – Laura Simon
  • – Peh Leon
Miss Glamorous Eyes
  • – Erica Tan
Miss Congeniality
  • – Karshini Ganesh
Miss Online Personality
  • – Sonia Naidu
Miss Body Beautiful
  • – Dana Low
Miss Natural Beauty
  • – Peh Leon
Miss Beautiful Skin
  • – Erica Tan
Miss Naza Maserati
  • – Sonia Naidu
Miss Tsubaki
Face of La Juiceria

Contestants

Official 17 Finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2017.[3] [4] [5]

No. Contestant Age HeightEthnicityHometownOccupationNotes
1 Dana Low 21 ChineseCommunications Student1st Runner-up
2 Dewina Petrus Guriting 25 Kadazan-dusunFreelance Model
3 Erica Mae Tan 25 ChineseBiomedical Science Graduate
4 Gina Phillips 21 Chinese IrishSocial Science StudentTop 10
5 Jaspreet Kaur Gill 23 PunjabiAccounting Student
6 Karshini Ghanesh 19 IndianMedical StudentTop 10
7 Laura Simon 24 Kadazan-dusun ChinesePersonal Trainer/Fencing Coach3rd Runner-up
8 Maegan Yip Rue Vey 24 ChineseEntrepreneurship Development Executive
9 Michelle Soin Syeh Ling 20 ChineseLaw Student
10 Nicolle Tan Jia Yi 19 ChinesePsychology Student
11 Ollemadthee Kunasagaran 24 IndianEngineering Graduate2nd Runner-up
12 Peh Leon 23 ChineseFinance ManagerTop 10
13 Samantha Katie James 22Chinese BrazilianKlang, SelangorProfessional Model/ActressWinner (Dethroned)
14 Savina Vanan 24 IndianMarketing AssociateTop 10
15 Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan 22 Bidayuh IndianRates AnalystTop 10
16 Tammy Marion Singho 20 British Portuguese IndianBusiness Model
17 Tanalaksiumy Mahenthiran Rayer 22 Indian ChineseNational Athlete/Accounting StudentTop 10

Top 50

The Top 50 contestants was announced via Miss Universe Malaysia official website.[6]

The contestant that was chosen as official candidate.

No. Contestant Age Height Ethnicity Audition Place
1 Ollemadthee Kunasagaran 24 171 cm Penang
2 Gina Phillips 21 168 cm Penang
3 Mahalakshmi Raja Gopal 26 172 cm Penang
4 Hazelyn Ng 20 168 cm Penang
5 Harcanaa Elankovan 19 173 cm Penang
6 Khoo Juu Yei 23 169 cm Penang
7 Sarah Lim 20 170 cm Penang
8 Dewina Petrus Guriting 25 166 cm Sabah
9 Chyna Stephens 20 168 cm Sabah
10 Laura Simon 24 172 cm Sabah
11 Deidra Cassandra 23 171 cm Sabah
12 Amy Leong 23 173 cm Sarawak
13 Chong Yiik Li 22 168 cm Sarawak
14 Fiona Wilson 20 170 cm Sarawak
15 Khu Zhiou Ru 21 171 cm Sarawak
16 Lee Mindy 22 170 cm Johor
17 Michelle Soin 20 171 cm Johor
18 Janice Lim 23 178 cm Johor
19 Narishma Tiwari 23 177 cm Johor
20 Chong Li May 18 168 cm Kuala Lumpur
21 Dana Low 21 171 cm Kuala Lumpur
22 Erica Tan 25 173 cm Kuala Lumpur
23 Gaya** 25 168 cm Kuala Lumpur
24 Maegan Yip 23 173 cm Selangor
25 Jaspreet Kaur 23 170 cm Kuala Lumpur
26 Karshini Ganesh 19 169 cm Kuala Lumpur
27 Kirsten** 18 170 cm Kuala Lumpur
28 Lynn Sia 24 174 cm Kuala Lumpur
29 Meme Yaw 22 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
30 Juliet Ching Seet Yen 25 171 cm Kuala Lumpur
31 Ng Sher Yin 19 168 cm Kuala Lumpur
32 Nicolle Tan 19 168 cm Kuala Lumpur
33 Peh Leon 23 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
34 Samantha Katie James 21 170 cm Kuala Lumpur
35 Savina Vanan 24 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
36 Sonia Naidu 22 172 cm Sarawak
37 Su Hsien 22 178 cm Kuala Lumpur
38 Tai Fung Ying Tan 22 175 cm Kuala Lumpur
39 Tammy Marion Singho 20 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
40 Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer 22 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
41 Tanisha Suwandy 18 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
42 Wong Yi Sheong 21 175 cm Kuala Lumpur
43 Zara Tam 24 172 cm Kuala Lumpur
44 Karen Kaur 22 178 cm Kuala Lumpur
45 Mohana Ramanee 24 178 cm Kuala Lumpur
46 Victoria Ann De Souza 22 177 cm Selangor
47 Abby Teoh 21 173 cm Selangor
48 Delveena Kaur 22 175 cm Selangor
49 Esdelyn Litia 25 168 cm Pahang
50 Loo Liu Yan 20 170 cm Kedah

Crossovers

Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other national beauty pageants:

Miss Glam World
Miss Glam Malaysia
Glam Next Face Malaysia
Face of Beauty International
Face of Beauty Malaysia
Miss India Penang
Miss Global International Sabah
Unduk Ngadau

(Represent Likas)

Unduk Ngadau Kota Kinabalu
Unduk Ngadau Pertisa
Miss Borneo Kebaya
Miss Earth Sabah
Miss Scuba Sabah
Miss Universe Malaysia
Miss Global International
Miss World Malaysia
Miss Earth Sabah
Unduk Ngadau Sabah
Unduk Ngadau Klang
Miss Tourism Queen International Borneo

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liew. Jessica. 2017-03-02. Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Gala Night @ The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. 2021-01-19. Tatler Malaysia. en-MY.
  2. Web site: Miss Universe M'sia says 2017 winner James' remark on US protests offensive The Star. 2021-01-19. www.thestar.com.my.
  3. Web site: Top 18 Miss Universe 2017 beauties revealed The Malaysian Times. Themalaysiantimes.com.my. 2016-10-14.
  4. Web site: Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page - Photos Facebook. Facebook.com. 2016-10-14.
  5. News: These are the Top 18 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2017. TheHive. TheHive.Asia. 2016-12-27.
  6. Web site: Miss Universe Malaysia Organization - TOP 50 for 2017 MUMO Competition . www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160919001637/http://www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my/top50_2017.html . 2016-09-19.