Miss Universe Malaysia 2017

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]

Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
Date23 February 2017
PresentersJoey G • Amelia Henderson
EntertainmentChen Xiao • Vince Chong • Harith Iskander
VenueThe Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
BroadcasterDiva (TV channel)
Hurr.tv (Online broadcaster)
Entrants17
Placements10
WinnerSamantha Katie James
 Kuala Lumpur
(Dethroned)
CongenialityKarshini Ganesh
 Johor

Results
Final Results Contestants
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
1st Runner–Up
2nd Runner–Up
  •  Penang – Ollemadthee Kunasagaran
3rd Runner–Up
Top 10

Gala Night Judges

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
Top 3
Miss Glamorous Eyes
Miss Congeniality
  •  Johor – Karshini Ganesh
Miss Online Personality
Miss Body Beautiful
Miss Natural Beauty
Miss Beautiful Skin
Miss Naza Maserati
Miss Tsubaki
Face of La Juiceria

Contestants

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

No.ContestantAge Height EthnicityHometown Occupation Notes
1Dana Low21 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) ChineseSubang Jaya, Selangor Communications Student 1st Runner-up
2Dewina Petrus Guriting25 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m) Kadazan-dusun Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Freelance Model
3Erica Mae Tan25 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Chinese Victoria City, Labuan Biomedical Science Graduate
4Gina Phillips21 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Chinese Irish George Town, Penang Social Science Student Top 10
5Jaspreet Kaur Gill23 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Punjabi Ipoh, Perak Accounting Student
6Karshini Ghanesh19 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) Indian Johor Bahru, Johor Medical Student Top 10
7Laura Simon24 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) Kadazan-dusun Chinese Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Personal Trainer/Fencing Coach 3rd Runner-up
8Maegan Yip Rue Vey24 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Chinese Ampang, Selangor Entrepreneurship Development Executive
9Michelle Soin Syeh Ling20 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Chinese Muar, Johor Law Student
10Nicolle Tan Jia Yi19 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Chinese Petaling Jaya, Selangor Psychology Student
11Ollemadthee Kunasagaran24 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) Indian George Town, Penang Engineering Graduate 2nd Runner-up
12Peh Leon23 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) Chinese Sri Hartamas, K.L Finance Manager Top 10
13Samantha Katie James22 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Chinese BrazilianKlang, Selangor Professional Model/Actress Winner (Dethroned)
14Savina Vanan24 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) Indian Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Marketing Associate Top 10
15Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan22 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) Bidayuh Indian Kuching City, Sarawak Rates Analyst Top 10
16Tammy Marion Singho20 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) British Portuguese Indian Shah Alam, Selangor Business Model
17Tanalaksiumy Mahenthiran Rayer22 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) Indian Chinese Bukit Mertajam, Penang 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.ContestantAgeHeightEthnicityAudition Place
1Ollemadthee Kunasagaran24171 cmIndianPenang
2Gina Phillips21168 cmEurasianPenang
3Mahalakshmi Raja Gopal26172 cmIndianPenang
4Hazelyn Ng20168 cmChinesePenang
5Harcanaa Elankovan19173 cmPunjabiPenang
6Khoo Juu Yei23169 cmChinesePenang
7Sarah Lim20170 cmChinesePenang
8Dewina Petrus Guriting25166 cmKadazandusunSabah
9Chyna Stephens20168 cmKadazandusunSabah
10Laura Simon24172 cmKadazandusunSabah
11Deidra Cassandra23171 cmKadazandusunSabah
12Amy Leong23173 cmChineseSarawak
13Chong Yiik Li22168 cmChineseSarawak
14Fiona Wilson20170 cmIbanSarawak
15Khu Zhiou Ru21171 cmChineseSarawak
16Lee Mindy22170 cmChineseJohor
17Michelle Soin20171 cmChineseJohor
18Janice Lim23178 cmChineseJohor
19Narishma Tiwari23177 cmIndianJohor
20Chong Li May18168 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
21Dana Low21171 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
22Erica Tan25173 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
23Gaya**25168 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
24Maegan Yip23173 cmChineseSelangor
25Jaspreet Kaur23170 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
26Karshini Ganesh19169 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
27Kirsten**18170 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
28Lynn Sia24174 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
29Meme Yaw22172 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
30Juliet Ching Seet Yen25171 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
31Ng Sher Yin19168 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
32Nicolle Tan19168 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
33Peh Leon23172 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
34Samantha Katie James21170 cmCaucasianKuala Lumpur
35Savina Vanan24172 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
36Sonia Naidu22172 cmIndianSarawak
37Su Hsien22178 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
38Tai Fung Ying Tan22175 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
39Tammy Marion Singho20172 cmEurasianKuala Lumpur
40Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer22172 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
41Tanisha Suwandy18172 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
42Wong Yi Sheong21175 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
43Zara Tam24172 cmChineseKuala Lumpur
44Karen Kaur22178 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
45Mohana Ramanee24178 cmIndianKuala Lumpur
46Victoria Ann De Souza22177 cmCaucasianSelangor
47Abby Teoh21173 cmChineseSelangor
48Delveena Kaur22175 cmIndianSelangor
49Esdelyn Litia25168 cmChinesePahang
50Loo Liu Yan20170 cmChineseKedah

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
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)

References
  1. Liew, Jessica (2017-03-02). "Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Gala Night @ The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur". Tatler Malaysia. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  2. "Miss Universe M'sia says 2017 winner James' remark on US protests offensive | The Star". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  3. "Top 18 Miss Universe 2017 beauties revealed | The Malaysian Times". Themalaysiantimes.com.my. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  4. "Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page - Photos | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  5. TheHive. "These are the Top 18 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2017". TheHive.Asia. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  6. "Miss Universe Malaysia Organization - TOP 50 for 2017 MUMO Competition". www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 2016-09-19.
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