Winners of Mother, Daughter Pageant share experiences
The 30th Annual Mother & Daughter Pageant was held on Saturday last at the National Cultural Centre under the theme “Year of the Pearl, our Love is 30” which saw a total of 20 pairs competing in three categories – junior, middle, and senior.
The duo behind the Mother and Daughter Pageant, Ingrid Fung and Dr Sulan Fung
At the end of the marathon pageant, Leanne Hernandez and her daughter Ja’nae copped the title of the junior category while Shanice Simon and Lé Shaunté were adjudged the winners in the middle category and Natasha Brandt and Jadiamond in the senior category.
After the pageant, Leanne Hernandez was elated to have won and stated that it was the first time she took part in the pageant. She added that the experience was amazing while adding that leading up to pageant night, it was challenging but she was grateful for the win. “We came out and do our best.”
Shanice Simon and Lé Shaunté, who copped first place in the middle category, also took part in the pageant for the first time. “We are still surprised, I feel really good, all the hard work and the rehearsals paid off.”
“It was good, a good experience! I would encourage other mothers and daughters to join. It helps to strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters.”
Her daughter, Lé Shaunté, added, “I would say that our reason for being here is to strengthen our bond. We really have fulfilled that and I’m really happy that we have because I’ve seen my mother and I, our relationship has gone to a new level. I not only want to say thanks to Supa-Stylistics for having us here but also the contestants for making it memorable too…and making new friends.”
The winners of the Junior, Senior and Middle categories
Further, in the senior category, Natasha Brandt-Johnson and Jadiamond Johnson outshore their competitors. After the crowning, the pair was extremely happy to have been awarded the first place.
Natasha indicated “It was great, a little overwhelming but it was great…the experience was great, we already had the bond but coming, meeting every day or every week for practice, it was exciting because we usually dress alike every time we come to practice. Jadiamond added, “Also we make a few friends”
For the senior category, in third place were Marilyn Welch & Rashawna while Oneca DeSouza & Ariana came copped second place. In the middle category, in third place were Yulisa Douglas & Gabrielle with Sheina Carter & Kelly coming in second.
Meanwhile, Ashley Semple and Gabrielle were awarded second place in the junior category while Celestine Tyrell & Talia came in second.
Among the attendees were First Lady Arya Ali; former First Lady Shandra Granger and Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Charles Ramson Jr.
