The Miss Jamzone Pageant is heating up as nine talented young ladies have advanced to the semi-finals of the competition. The pageant, which is a showcase of beauty, talent, intelligence, tourism, and Guyana’s culture will return home – Splashmin’s Resort – on August 27.
The nine semi-finalists were selected out of a pool of 16 contestants who competed in the preliminary rounds and nearly 80 applicants overall.
The nine semi-finalists are Aliya Wong, Ashanti Corlette, Carolann Correia, Judell Price, Laquana Johnson, Rayshana Gillis, Shequana Holder, Tiseena Harry, and Trevlind Harry. Each delegate demonstrated a unique and captivating personality that charmed the audience and judges.
They were chosen based on various factors, which focused on their performance both on and off stage. Social Media Buzz and the Committee points totaled 10 points each, while the Response to training was 35 points and the Judges’ scores totaled 45 points.
The combined scores paved the way for nine delegates with the highest scores to move on to the next round. These nine delegates will experience intense pageantry training for the remainder of the competition and will display the ultimate showcase on pageant night.
The Pageant Director, Wasim Khan, expressed “These 16 young women gave an exceptional performance, and now our nine semi-finalists are poised to captivate, inspire, and demonstrate the qualities that make them outstanding ambassadors of tourism, culture, beauty, and grace. As the Miss Jamzone Pageant progresses, the entire team stands ready to support the delegates in their journey towards the ultimate victory. Stay tuned for more updates on this remarkable competition, as these exceptional women continue to shine bright.”
The pageant continues to be a shining example of the best of Guyanese culture while focusing on local tourism, with an emphasis on empowering young women. The contestants will receive training and mentorship from industry professionals in preparation for the pageant, with a focus on developing their leadership skills and self-confidence. It promises to be an event that the public does not want to miss.
To be updated on the pageant, persons can visit and follow the official page on Instagram at @missjamzonepagaent and on Facebook at Jamzone International to be a part of the journey to the Miss Jamzone 2023 crown.