Miss Samoa
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| Formation | 1986 |
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| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Apia |
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Membership | |
Official language | English Samoan |
Ownership | Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt |
| Website | missuniversesamoa.com |
Miss Samoa or (Miss Universe Samoa) is a national beauty pageant in Samoa. Beginning in 2024, the new formation of Miss Universe Samoa will serve as the national contest to select the representative for the Miss Universe pageant, marking the end of a 38-year absence from the competition.[1]
History[edit]
The Miss Samoa pageant was established and administered by the Samoa Visitors Association in late 1986 and handed over to the Samoa Visitors Bureau in 1996. The pageant was created in conjunction with tourism and has remained under its authority ever since. In 1987 the first Miss Samoa was crowned she was Ursula Elizabeth Curry who went on to represent Samoa in the first ever Miss South Pacific Pageant (name changed 2015 to Miss Pacific Islands). As years followed the winner of Miss Samoa under the guidance of the Samoan Tourism Authority went on to compete in the Miss South Pacific Pageant. In 1996 Verona Ah Ching made history being the first Miss Samoa to ever be crowned Miss South Pacific.
The Miss Samoa Pageant is an annual event dedicated to supporting opportunities for young Samoan women. The winner of pageant is given the opportunity to promote Samoa regionally and internationally as the face of Samoa and work as a national ambassador during her year reign, as of 2000 the Miss Samoa Pageant has been the finale of the annual Teuila Festival. In 2018 it was announced for the first time in the 32-year history of the pageant it will be held and hosted in the big island of Savai’i later that year Sonia Piva was crowned Miss Samoa 2018 making history being the first and only winner to be crowned in Savai’i.
In a history making decision by Samoa Tourism Authority the owners of the Miss Samoa Pageant, it was announced that there will be no the Miss Samoa Pageant for the year of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic months before the scheduled Miss Samoa 2020 pageant in September. Fonoifafo McFarland-Seumanu the Miss Samoa and Miss Pacific Islands 2019/2020 is first and only Miss Samoa to extend her reign spanning over a two-year period in the entire history of the pageant.
Titleholders[edit]
Miss Samoa[edit]
- Before 1997 Samoa named Western Samoa and debuted at Miss World in 1977, Miss Universe in 1981, and Miss Pacific Islands in 1993 (or previously, Miss South Pacific).
| Year | Miss Samoa | International pageant |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Ana Decima Schmidt | Miss World Western Samoa 1977 |
| 1978 | Rosalina Sapolu | Miss World Western Samoa 1978 |
| 1979 | Danira Leilani Schwalger | Miss World Western Samoa 1979 |
| 1980 | Liliu Tapuai | Miss World Western Samoa 1980 |
| 1981 | Lenita Marianne Schwalger | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1981 |
| 1982 | Ivy Warner | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1982 |
| 1983 | Falute Mama Aluni | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1983 |
| 1984 | Lena Slade | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1984 |
| 1985 | Tracey Mihaljevich | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1985 |
| 1986 | Tu'iamanu'ula Kaye Hunt | Miss Universe Western Samoa 1986 |
| 1987 | Ursula Elizabeth Curry | Miss World Western Samoa 1987 |
| 1988 | Tualagi Keil | Miss World Western Samoa 1988 |
| 1989 | Ainslie Fitisemanu | ― |
| 1990 | Tapa’au Folasa Samoa | ― |
| 1991 | Sina Greevy | ― |
| 1992 | Soloia Meleisea | ― |
| 1993 | Yolande Mareta Craig | Miss South Pacific Western Samoa 1993 |
| 1994 | Liliolevao Malietoa | Miss South Pacific Western Samoa 1994 |
| 1995 | Marie Enosa | Miss South Pacific Western Samoa 1995 |
| 1996 | Verona Ah Ching | Miss South Pacific Western Samoa 1996 |
| 1997 | Mary-Jane Moe Mckibbin | Miss South Pacific Samoa 1997 |
| 1998 | Cheri Moana Robinson | Miss South Pacific Samoa 1998 |
| 1999 | Taralina Gae'e | Miss South Pacific Samoa 1999 |
| 2000 | Petra Suhren | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2000 |
| 2001 | Manamea Apelu | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2001 |
| 2002 | Anita Jamieson | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2002 |
| 2003 | Punipuao Cilla Brown | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2003 |
| 2004 | Saifaleupolu Tamasese | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2004 |
| 2005 | Falute Sauvao Vaauli | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2005 |
| 2006 | Poinsettia Taefu | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2006 |
| 2007 | Sherry Natalie Elekana | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2007 |
| 2008 | Gwendolyn Tuaitanu | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2008 |
| 2009 | Talofa lava Jacinta Bourne | Resigned |
| 2010 | Jolivette Menime Ete | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2010 |
| 2011 | Olevia Ioane | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2011 |
| 2012 | Janine Nicky Tuivaiti | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2012 |
| 2013 | Susana Fanueli | Miss South Pacific Samoa 2013 |
| 2014 | Latafale Auva'a | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2014 |
| 2015 | Ariana Taufao | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2015 |
| 2016 | Priscilla Olano | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2016 |
| 2017 | Alexandra Iakopo | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2017 |
| 2018 | Sonia Piva | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2018 |
| 2019 | Fonoifafo Mcfarland-Seumanu | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2019 |
| 2022 | Haylanni Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu | Miss Global Samoa 2023 |
| 2023 | Moemoana Safaatoa Schwenke | Miss Pacific Islands Samoa 2024 |
| 2024 | TBA | |
Miss Universe Samoa[edit]
- Below is the Miss Universe Samoa competition began 2024.
| Year | Miss Universe Samoa | District |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | |
Samoa at international pageants[edit]
Miss Universe Samoa[edit]
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | District | Miss Samoa | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | |||||
| 2024 | TBA | ||||
| Samoa’s Annual National Teuila Festival directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1981—1986 | |||||
| Did not compete between 1987—2023: Before 1997, Samoa competed as Miss Western Samoa at Miss Universe competition. | |||||
| 1986 | Tuamasaga | Tu'iamanu'ula Kaye Hunt | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Tuamasaga | Tracey Mihaljevich | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Tuamasaga | Lena Slade | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Tuamasaga | Falute Mama Aluni | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Tuamasaga | Ivy Warner | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Tuamasaga | Lenita Marianne Schwalger | Unplaced | ||
Wins by district[edit]
| District | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Tuamasaga | 1 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Miss Samoa Regional Pageant Winners[edit]
Winner of Miss Samoa Regional Pageant from outside of Samoa such as Miss Samoa New Zealand, Miss Samoa Australia, Miss Samoa Victoria, Miss Samoa New South Wales and Miss Samoa USA.
Color keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or Top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the Finalists
- : Ended as one of the Semi-finalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Name | Regional Pageant | Placement at Miss Samoa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Haylanni Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu | Miss Samoa Melbourne | Winner |
| Shilohm Vaeluaga Filipi | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 1st Runner Up | |
| Olivia Grace Unasa Siaosi | Miss Samoa Victoria | 3rd Runner Up | |
| Jessika Laletupu Ki | Miss Samoa Los Angeles | Unplaced | |
| Valentine Tanya Tago | Miss Samoa New South Wales | Unplaced | |
| 2019 | Fonoifafo Mcfarland-Seumanu | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Winner |
| Fetui Tuetue | Miss Samoa New South Wales | 1st Runner Up | |
| Trinity Rosalind Robertson-Asuega | Miss Samoa Los Angeles | 2nd Runner Up | |
| Latisha Sialaloa | Miss Samoa Melbourne | 3rd Runner Up | |
| Tiafau Zahriya Leaoasoma | Miss Samoa Victoria | 4th Runner Up | |
| 2019 | Shecki’nah Hadfield-Tooala | Miss Samoa Australia | Unplaced |
| 2018 | Cecilia Tufuga Fatu | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 1st Runner Up |
| Retalila Temareti | Miss Samoa New South Wales | 3rd Runner Up | |
| Erin Noelani Taefu | Miss Samoa Australia | 4th Runner Up | |
| Norah Aloiai | Miss Samoa Victoria | Unplaced | |
| Lanuola Giselle Price | Miss Samoa Melbourne | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Natalie Leitulagi Toevai | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 4th Runner Up |
| 2017 | Fasi Faitafa Liolevave | Miss Samoa New South Wales | 1st Runner Up |
| 2017 | Adele Faaosofia | Miss Samoa Victoria | 2nd Runner Up |
| 2017 | Hopelynn Aisi Toloa | Miss Samoa Australia | Unplaced |
| 2016 | Naomi Eta Fruean | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 3rd Runner Up |
| 2016 | Tayla Scanlan | Miss Samoa New South Wales | 4th Runner Up |
| 2016 | Miriama Meafou | Miss Samoa Australia | 1st Runner Up |
| 2015 | Ariana Phillipa Taufao | Miss Samoa Australia | Winner |
| 2015 | Christina Taefu | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 2nd Runner Up |
| 2015 | Tuutasioaiga Jessica Taulaga | Miss Samoa New South Wales | Did Not Compete |
| 2014 | Latafale Auva’a | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Winner |
| 2014 | Tusipepa Sandra Lilomaiava | Miss Samoa Australia | Unplaced |
| 2013 | Muliagatele Renera Thompson | Miss Samoa Australia | 1st Runner Up |
| Margaret Sarona Scott | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Did Not Compete | |
| 2012 | Penina Maree Paeu | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Did Not Compete |
| Mary Paklieata Pilia’e Tomasi Greatz | Miss Samoa Australia | Did Not Compete | |
| 2011 | Metotisi Komiti Fa’alavaau | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Did Not Compete |
| Rebecca Sutherton | Miss Samoa Australia | Did Not Compete | |
| 2010 | Maree Angelica Wright | Miss Samoa New Zealand | 1st Runner Up |
| Sallie Wulf-Peterson | Miss Samoa Australia | 2nd Runner Up | |
| 2009 | Tuisaleia Hope Pomele | Miss Samoa USA | 1st Runner Up (later crowned Miss Samoa) |
| Grace Schmidt Alai | Miss Samoa Australia | ||
| Christina Fa’afili | Miss Samoa New Zealand | ||
| 2008 | Gwendolyn Pona Tuaitanu | Miss Samoa USA | Winner |
| Amiley Faleafaga | Miss Samoa New Zealand | ||
| 2007 | Sherry Elekana | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Winner |
| Roseanna Pedebone | Miss Samoa Australia | ||
| 2006 | Josie Fuimaono-Sapolu | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| Loretta Marina Frost | Miss Samoa Australia | ||
| 2005 | Merelina Saseve | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| Rosina Paulo | Miss Samoa New South Wales | ||
| 2004 | Dorian Scanlan | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 2003 | Rosemary Tuaimalo | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 2002 | Ronna Seyleck-Lee | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 2001 | Jody Jackson | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| Adeline Amituanai | Miss Samoa Australia | ||
| 2000 | Elaine Ward | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 1999 | Susana Talagi | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| Gina Tafea | Miss Samoa Victoria, Miss Samoa Australia | ||
| 1998 | Cherish Fitisemanu | Miss Samoa Australia | |
| 1997 | Susan Pa’u | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 1996 | Sovita Mauga | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 1995 | Mary-Jane Moe Mckibbin | Miss Samoa Australia | |
| Roxanna Clark | Miss Samoa New Zealand | ||
| 1994 | Sharon Iputau | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 1993 | Lorna Meleisea | Miss Samoa New Zealand | |
| 1992 | Julia Toevai | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Did Not Compete (Miss Pacific Islands 1992 Winner) |
| 1991 | Marceena Fris | Miss Samoa New Zealand | Did Not Compete |
Winners Gallery[edit]
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Miss Samoa 2022
Haylani Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu -
Miss Samoa & Miss Pacific Islands 2019
Fonoifafo Nancy McFarland-Seumanu -
Miss Samoa 2018
Sonia Piva -
Miss Samoa 2017
Alexandra Iakopo -
Miss Samoa 2016
Priscilla Olana -
Miss Samoa 2015
Ariana Taufao -
Miss Samoa & Miss Pacific Islands 2014
Latafale Auva'a -
Miss Samoa 2013
Susana Fanueli -
Miss Samoa & Miss South Pacific 2012
Janine Nicky Tuivaiti -
Miss Samoa 2011
Olevia Ioane -
Miss Samoa 2010
Jolivette Menime Ete -
Miss Samoa 2009
Tusisaleia Hope Pomele -
Miss Samoa 2008
Gwendolyn Tuaitanu -
Miss Samoa 2007
Sherry Natalie Elekana -
Miss Samoa 2006
Ponisettia Taefu -
Miss Samoa 2004 (L) Miss Samoa 2005 (Middle) Miss Samoa 2002 (R)
Saifaleupolu Tamasese, Falute Sauvao Vaauli, Anita Jamieson -
Miss Samoa 2003
Punipuao Cilla Brown -
Miss Samoa & Miss South Pacific 2001
Manamea Apelu -
Miss Samoa 1999
Taralina Gae’e -
Miss Samoa & Miss South Pacific 1998
Cheri Robinson -
Miss Samoa & Miss South Pacific 1997
Mary-Jane Mckibbin -
Miss Samoa & Miss South Pacific 1996
Verona Ah Ching -
Miss Samoa 1993
Yolande Mareta Craig -
Miss Samoa 1992
Soloia Meleisea
References[edit]
- ^ Sarafina Sanerivi, Sialai (2024-04-03). "Miss Universe Samoa launched". samoaobserver.ws. Retrieved 2024-05-16.