Yasmin Ghislain is Miss Regatta 2014 |25 September 2014
Twenty-year-old Yasmin Ghislain was crowned Miss Regatta 2014 during a nearly three-hour long spectacle on Tuesday night at the International Conference Centre (ICCS).
Absent from the Round Table Seychelles’ (RTS) Regatta programme for the last three years, the Miss Regatta pageant made a comeback this year with a pleasant twist to it in the sense that it took place simultaneously with (and on the same stage as) the Mr Regatta bodybuilding show.
Yasmin was followed in second place by Simone Sauzier as her first princess and Berina Saunders as second princess.
“I was shocked, really shocked, I nearly froze,” Yasmin said, barely able to control her emotions.
“Frankly speaking I never thought I would win the crown since I did not win any other titles up for grabs that night. Winning the pageant will allow me to join the RTS on its charitable activities aimed at helping those in need. And I hope that I can work on my project which is educating young people on the dangers of early sex,” Yasmin added.
In total ten girls from around Mahé – Berina Saunders, Yanny Isaac, Joanna Pouponneau, Simone Sauzier, Ginnie Bibi, Yasmin Ghislain, Verona Leon, Shamla Mangroo, Ruth Bonte and Tracy Adela – took part in the pageant which was watched by Designated Minister Vincent Meriton, RTS president Vincent Lee Kimkoon, its chairman Shantilal Jivan, other members and the general public.
Giving words of encouragement to the Miss Regatta contestants, as well as the guys who were contesting the Mr Regatta title, Minister Meriton read out a message from President James Michel: “It is always a great pleasure to be part of the popular Regatta charity events. Regatta 2014 gives me another opportunity to express my support to the young professionals of Round Table Seychelles for organising the event. I congratulate you all for another successful organisation of the many well liked activities. My family and I join with the people of Seychelles in appreciating the work you are doing; indeed you are bringing positive changes to the lives of many. RTS members are examples of civil society groups that are giving something back to society,” President Michel’s message read.
After reading President Michel’s message, Minister Meriton handed it to Messrs Jivan and Kimkoon.
Judging the pageant was a jury panel of five – Agnes Jerry (Miss Seychelles… Another World 2013), Kevin Perine, Stephanie Duval (Miss Regatta 2007), Christine Chetty and Nigel Pillay, the longest serving member of RTS.
The girls paraded in their casual wear, swim wear and evening wear. Berina Saunders won the Best Evening Wear Award while Shamla Mangroo won the People’s Choice Award (whereby the public voted for their favourite contestant). The Miss Photogenic title went to Ginnie Bibi.
A new feature of the pageant this year was that the contestants had to come up with a project that will help the community. The award for the best project went to Simone Sauzier, who also clinched the Miss Personality title besides being crowned First Princess.
During the pageant there were performance from local artists Tania, Sandra, Jahkim, Ion Kid and Travis.
The team behind the organisation of the event are Vincent Kimkoon (producer), Terry Carolla (artistic director), Cheryl Alphonse (logistic), Asha Emilien (secretary) and Petra Tamatave (catwalk trainer and back stage coordinator).
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Miss Regatta 2014 - Title winners and their prizes
Other than the Miss Regatta crown won by Yasmin Ghislain during the Miss Regatta pageant on Tuesday night at the International Conference Centre Seychelles, six other individual titles were also up for grabs that night.
The other title winners are Simone Sauzier (First Princess, Best Project Award and Miss Personality); Berina Saunders (Second Princess and Best Evening Wear); Shamla Mangroo (People’s Choice Award) and Ginnie Bibi (Miss Photogenic).
All the contestants got an artificial flower each from Giselle Lemer and a swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy.
The following are the winners and the prizes won:
Yasmin Ghislain (Miss Regatta)
Yasmin won a crown/bouquet from Giselle Lemer, one night stay for two (worth R12,000) at Kempinski, one return ticket to any destination with Air Seychelles, gym package (6 months free membership) at X-Trim Gym, gym package (6 months free membership) at Goal Gym, jewellery (grey pearl & silver stud and grey pearl bracelet) from Jouel, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, swim wear from Lady Marmalade, cash prize of R10,000 from Round Table Seychelles, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from Samsung Seychelles, and three hair vouchers (worth R500) from Marleine M Hairdressing Salon.
Simone Sauzier (First Princess, Best Project Award and Miss Personality)
As First Princess, Simone won a crown/bouquet from Giselle Lemer, one night stay for two at Avani (valid as from January 2015), gym package (3 months free membership) at X-Trim Gym, gym package (3 months free membership) at Goal Gym, jewellery (rose quartz & silver starfish hanging earrings) from Jouel, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, swim wear from Lady Marmalade, X Touch Tablet from Adonis Group, and cash prize of R7,000 from Round Table Seychelles.
Her best project prizes include a sachet, one artificial flower from Giselle Lemer, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, cash prize of R1,000 from Round Table Seychelles, and diving lesson with Ocean Dive Centre.
As Miss Personality, Simone won a sachet, one artificial flower from Giselle Lemer, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, cash prize of R1,000 from Round Table Seychelles, cable TV package from Intelvision, and Spa treatment voucher from Eden Spa.
Berina Saunders (Second Princess and Best Evening Wear)
Berina’s prizes as Second Princess include a crown/bouquet from Giselle Lemer, two nights stay (H/B) at Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay, gym package (1 month free membership) at X-Trim Gym, gym package (1 month free membership) at Goal Gym, jewellery (blue quartz & silver starfish earrings) from Jouel, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, swim wear from Lady Marmalade, phone from Cable & Wireless, and cash prize of R5,000 from Round Table Seychelles.
Her Best Evening Wear prizes include a sachet, one artificial flower from Giselle Lemer, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, cash prize of R1,000 from Round Table Seychelles, dining voucher from Avani (valid as from January 2015).
Ginnie Bibi (Miss Photogenic)
Ginnie’s prizes include a sachet, one artificial flower from Giselle Lemer, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, cash prize of R1,000 from Round Table Seychelles, dinner for two at fine dining restaurant at Hilton Northolme, and hair straightener from Abhaye Valabjhi.
Shamla Mangroo (Miss People’s Choice)
Shamla’s prizes include a sachet, one artificial flower from Giselle Lemer, swim wear from Dorothy Ernesta Monthy, cash prize of R1,000 from Round Table Seychelles, hair straightener from Abhaye Valabjhi, and hamper from Eden Plaza.