SA beauties bring home the crowns

SOUTH African beauties, Nicole Maistry and Chardanè Padiachy stole the show at the Mrs and Miss Inter-nations pageants held in Singapore recently. Maistry and Padiachy were crowned queen in the Mrs and Miss Inter-nations pageants, respectively.

Maistry, 32, a businesswoman from Effingham Heights is a former Mrs India winner and became the ambassador for Mrs Uniworld in August.

She said she is overjoyed and proud to have represented her country.

Maistry and Padiachy, 22, – who also holds the title of Miss Uniworld South Africa, participated in the pageants held at the Genting Hotel, Jurong, Singapore. This was the first time the Mrs and Miss Inter-nations pageants were held.

“I participated in this pageant to showcase South Africa and for the experience of being on an international platform. The competition was tough – there were 33 participants from around the world. I did my best and I will treasure this experience,” said Maistry.

“It was also my first trip to Singapore and I am impressed with the pristine manner the city is maintained, the warmth of the people and the pride they take in their culture.”

Maistry will highlight women empowerment and improve the level of self-development of women within society during her reign. She said Mrs Inter-nations reflects global women empowerment and encourages women who participate in the pageant to be a shining example of strength and perseverance to other women.

Chief executive of Uniworld pageants, Anusha Bisaal, said Maistry and Padiachy performed exceptionally well from the start of the pageant.

“They showcased South Africa’s diversity in their talent segments,” said Bisaal.

“Through the question and answer segment they promoted unity and empowerment, something South Africans are synonymous with. We have raised the bar on international standards and I am confident that our ladies will be victorious in the upcoming Miss and Mrs Uniworld pageants.”

“It was been a journey of experience, achievement, fulfilment but most importantly happiness, said Padiachy.

“I am proud I got to represent my country in Singapore and bringing home the crown.

“During my reign I will use my voice to inspire, motivate and empower the youth and the future generation. I believe my prime purpose is to help others by being a helping hand in my