| Unduk Ngadau 2021 | |
| Winner: | Maya Hejnowska Api-Api |
| Date: | 31 May 2021 |
| Acts: | Sheldon Elev |
| Entrants: | 79 |
| Placements: | 21 |
| Venue: | Hongkod Koisaan Hall, KDCA, Penampang, Sabah |
| Broadcaster: | Kaamatan TV |
| Before: | 2019 |
| Next: | 2022 |
| Award1 Label: | Natural Beauty |
| Award2 Label: | Best Evening Dress |
Unduk Ngadau 2021, the 61st edition of the Unduk Ngadau, was held on 31 May 2021 at Hongkod Koisaan Hall, KDCA, Penampang, Sabah. Maya Hejnowska of Api-Api was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Francisca Ester Nain of Karambunai at the end of the event.[1] [2] Different from the Unduk Ngadau editions of the past years, this edition was held with a strict health protocol as it was still in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 finalists was selected by the judges from 79 delegates through online selection.[3]
79 delegates in total competed through online platform.[4] [5]
| No. | District/Constituency | DUN | Contestant | Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kudat | Banggi | H. Irenie Hilary | ||
| 2 | Bengkoka | Evianne Felliona Ford | |||
| 3 | Pitas | Joanna Mathilda Jaini | |||
| 4 | Tanjong Kapor | Lilliean Lasrin | |||
| 5 | Kota Marudu | Matunggong | Malle Christian Anderson Barlus | bgcolor=gold |
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| 6 | Bandau | J Debbie Angelissa Johil | |||
| 7 | Tandek | Sizlin Zitol | |||
| 8 | Kota Belud | Pintasan | Crisnila Katy Jupli | ||
| 9 | Tempasuk | Charlatte Suea Ann Jinus | |||
| 10 | Usukan | Melni Dihal | |||
| 11 | Kadamaian | Norianie Saidin | |||
| 12 | Tuaran | Sulaman | Cylonnie Ceshiela Chee | Miss Fantastic | |
| 13 | Pantai Dalit | Evva Grace Jaibet | |||
| 14 | Tamparuli | Belkage Sindam Paing | bgcolor=gold |
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| 15 | Kiulu | Brolyn Bilid Benjamin | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 | |
| 16 | Sepanggar | Karambunai | Chee Nyuk Len | ||
| 17 | Darau | Vanessa Gray Chew Li Hua | |||
| 18 | Inanam | Sharlene Adelaide Alexandra | |||
| 19 | Kota Kinabalu | Likas | Christine Regina Carmelita Manjaji | ||
| 20 | Api-Api | Maya Hejnowska | bgcolor=yellow |
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| 21 | Luyang | Emily Chung Yee Yen | bgcolor=gold |
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| 22 | Putatan | Tanjung Aru | Flores Cuthbert | ||
| 23 | Petagas | Felcy Fransie Julian | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 | |
| 24 | Tanjung Keramat | Avrill Elvira Roger Anthony | bgcolor=lightgrey | 4th Runner-Up | |
| 25 | Penampang | Kepayan | Dorna Mayra Michael | ||
| 26 | Moyog | Carrey Evanne Kim Lee | bgcolor=lightgrey | 6th Runner-Up | |
| 27 | Papar | Limbahau | Crystell Esther Kim Lee | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 |
| 28 | Kawang | Sharon Stephen | bgcolor=lightgrey | 5th Runner-Up | |
| 29 | Pantai Manis | Abigail Paul Majakil | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 | |
| 30 | Kimanis | Bongawan | Azecquline Lajukim | ||
| 31 | Membakut | Michelle Yong | bgcolor=gold |
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| 32 | Beaufort | Klias | Eva Su Yi Enn | ||
| 33 | Kuala Penyu | Gloria Philip | |||
| 34 | Sipitang | Lumadan | Jacquelina Fefeyanty Johs | ||
| 35 | Sindumin | Yves Deidree Yudah | |||
| 36 | Ranau | Karanaan | Angela Mujini | ||
| 37 | Kundasang | Febby Angelica Richard | bgcolor=lightgrey |
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| 38 | Paginatan | Dianarin Vahidin | bgcolor=lightgrey | 1st Runner-Up | |
| 39 | Keningau | Tambunan | Tracie Sinidol | bgcolor=gold |
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| 40 | Bingkor | Josephine Magdeline Joseph | |||
| 41 | Liawan | Mary Anne Wong Tze Yee | |||
| 42 | Tenom | Melalap | Ivy Elchrisstia Edin | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 |
| 43 | Kemabong | Ruth Erradiya | |||
| 44 | Pensiangan | Tulid | Lisa Christie Deminic | bgcolor=lightgrey | 3rd Runner-Up |
| 45 | Sook | Cathlana Augustine | Miss Lovely | ||
| 46 | Nabawan | Kareline Bukah | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 | |
| 47 | Beluran | Telupid | Kimberly Lim | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 |
| 48 | Sugut | Sarlianie Edrus | |||
| 49 | Labuk | Vrenda Joaan Deftenneay Taji | |||
| 50 | Libaran | Gum-Gum | Annvianey Jaulis | ||
| 51 | Sungai Manila | Elda Aliu | |||
| 52 | Sungai Sibuga | Fejelyen Jumas | |||
| 53 | Batu Sapi | Sekong | Shaenna Chyanti Owok | ||
| 54 | Karamunting | Ereana Jane Edmund | |||
| 55 | Sandakan | Elopura | Valerieana Karen Aldrin | bgcolor=gold |
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| 56 | Tanjung Papat | Chriscrollina Nasri | |||
| 57 | Kinabatangan | Kuamut | Ivy Masrienah Takin | ||
| 58 | Lamag | Carolyn Tony | |||
| 59 | Sukau | Shesenesellis Verra Juud | |||
| 60 | Lahad Datu | Tungku | Roseeltini Roverto | Miss Sweet | |
| 61 | Segama | Melvinie Edol | |||
| 62 | Silam | Jeferine Feliane Jefridin | |||
| 63 | Kunak | Angily Akin | |||
| 64 | Semporna | Sulabayan | Jessie Devianna Jack | ||
| 65 | Senallang | Gracenichelle Gilbert | |||
| 66 | Bugaya | Janeta Marie | |||
| 67 | Tawau | Balung | Rozeline John | bgcolor=gold | Top 21 |
| 68 | Apas | Sharone Qc Jonim | |||
| 69 | Sri Tanjong | Christy Fitriani | |||
| 70 | Kalabakan | Kukusan | Arcyca Alex | ||
| 71 | Tanjung Batu | Natalie Micheal Bouniu | |||
| 72 | Merotai | Enoffalyinda binti Kulan | |||
| 73 | Sebatik | Marlia Suziantey Alex Morion | |||
| 74 | Klang Valley | Gracy Jackson | |||
| 75 | Labuan | Clare Cassandra Rueben | |||
| 76 | Johor | Neldreana Saipun | |||
| 77 | Malacca | Jessica Stephen | |||
| 78 | Penang | Dionysia Ebi | |||
| 79 | Perak | Fenelyne Juilin | |||