Luvlyn Alenna edges out four others to emerge Miss Kapit Grand winner
KAPIT: The inaugural Miss Grand Kapit 2018 beauty pageant saw Luvlyn Alenna David crowned champion at a packed Kapit Civic Centre here on Saturday.
The local lass won herself a tiara, a cash prize of RM1,500 as well as cosmetics and beauty products worth over RM1,500.
First runner up was Vannesa Seri Joseph followed by Nantai Sain in third place, who each won a crown, cash and prizes comprising cosmetics and beauty products.
Valerie Michelle Alli came in fourth and also won the subsidiary title of Miss Sarawak Paperbeads, while Phillissia Philip came in fifth and took home the Miss Harvest subsidiary title.
The Miss Grand Kapit 2018 was first publicised through social media in early October last year, with its page on Facebook garnering an impressive following.
The montage and pictures of the finalists were taken at Fort Sylvia here.
The five finalists received their prizes from Nancy Kuyor – wife of Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit, and Seriah Thomas – wife of Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong, witnessed by over 600 guests.
Adding to the mood was a performance by popular recording artiste Melissa Francis, who delivered several of her Iban hits.
The top two winners of Miss Grand Kapit 2018 will represent the division in the Miss Grand Sarawak 2018 pageant next month.
Deputy Minister Rural and Regional Development Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi, Jamit and Nyabong were among those who attended the event.