Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Explained

Winner:	Samantha Katie James (Dethroned)
Date:	23 February 2017
Presenters:	Joey G • Amelia Henderson
Acts:	Chen Xiao • Vince Chong • Harith 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 Results	Contestants
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017	Kuala Lumpur – Samantha Katie James^[2]
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

• Andrea Fonseka – Former Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 and former national director of Miss Universe Malaysia
• Dato' Hans Isaac – Malaysian actor, Writer, Director and producer
• Judrieana Jamaludin - Marketing Manager (Malaysia), NBCUniversal International Networks
• Shawn Loong – Malaysian hair stylist
• Rizman Nordin – Malaysian fashion designer
• Datuk Sri Navneet Goenka - Founder & Vice President of CERES Jewels
• Debbie Goh – Actress and former beauty queen

Pre-interview Judges

• Andrea Fonseka – Miss Universe Malaysia 2004
• Kartini Arrifin – Director of iM4U Radio
• Hui Mathews – Founder of ash be nimble
• Sunita Chhabra – editor, Life Inspired (a pull-out in The Star)
• Dato' Sri Raja Rezza Shah @ Shah Rezza - Movie Producer, Founder of the Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) 2006
• Lina Tan - Filmmaker

Special awards

Awards	Contestants
Face of Ash-Be-Nimble	– Samantha Katie
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	– Samantha Katie
Face of La Juiceria	– Samantha Katie

Contestants

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

No.	Contestant	Age	Height	Ethnicity	Hometown	Occupation	Notes
1	Dana Low	21		Chinese		Communications Student	1st Runner-up
2	Dewina Petrus Guriting	25		Kadazan-dusun		Freelance Model
3	Erica Mae Tan	25		Chinese		Biomedical Science Graduate
4	Gina Phillips	21		Chinese Irish		Social Science Student	Top 10
5	Jaspreet Kaur Gill	23		Punjabi		Accounting Student
6	Karshini Ghanesh	19		Indian		Medical Student	Top 10
7	Laura Simon	24		Kadazan-dusun Chinese		Personal Trainer/Fencing Coach	3rd Runner-up
8	Maegan Yip Rue Vey	24		Chinese		Entrepreneurship Development Executive
9	Michelle Soin Syeh Ling	20		Chinese		Law Student
10	Nicolle Tan Jia Yi	19		Chinese		Psychology Student
11	Ollemadthee Kunasagaran	24		Indian		Engineering Graduate	2nd Runner-up
12	Peh Leon	23		Chinese		Finance Manager	Top 10
13	Samantha Katie James	22		Chinese Brazilian	Klang, Selangor	Professional Model/Actress	Winner (Dethroned)
14	Savina Vanan	24		Indian		Marketing Associate	Top 10
15	Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan	22		Bidayuh Indian		Rates Analyst	Top 10
16	Tammy Marion Singho	20		British Portuguese Indian		Business Model
17	Tanalaksiumy Mahenthiran Rayer	22		Indian Chinese		National Athlete/Accounting Student	Top 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

• 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer (Top 15/Miss Fitness Collabs)

Miss Glam Malaysia

• 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer (Winner)

Glam Next Face Malaysia

• 2018 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan (Winner)

Face of Beauty International

• 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (4th Runner-up)

Face of Beauty Malaysia

• 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (Winner)

Miss India Penang

• 2016 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (Winner)

Miss Global International Sabah

• 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (2nd Runner-up)

Unduk Ngadau

• 2016 - Laura Simon

(Represent Likas)

Unduk Ngadau Kota Kinabalu

• 2016 - Laura Simon (1st Runner-up)
• 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (5th Runner-up)

Unduk Ngadau Pertisa

• 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (1st Runner-up)

Miss Borneo Kebaya

• 2015 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan (Winner)

Miss Earth Sabah

• 2015 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 12)

Miss Scuba Sabah

• 2014 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (2nd Runner-up)

Miss Universe Malaysia

• 2013 - Samantha Katie James (Top 8)

Miss Global International

• 2013 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 18)

Miss World Malaysia

• 2012 - Jaspreet Kaur Gill (Finalists Top 17)

Miss Earth Sabah

• 2011 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 12)

Unduk Ngadau Sabah

• 2011 - Laura Simon

Unduk Ngadau Klang

• 2011 - Laura Simon (Winner)

Miss Tourism Queen International Borneo

• 2010 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 10)

External links

• Web site: Miss Universe Malaysia Organization . Missuniversemalaysia.com.my . 2016-12-19.

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.