After a three hiatus, the Miss Cayman Island pageant will take place on Saturday, January 31 at Lions Centre.
Ten young ladies will be competing and the winner will be crowned by outgoing title-holder, Lindsay Japal and will have the opportunity to represent the Cayman Islands in the Miss Universe Pageant.
Latrese Haylock
Age 23
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
My personality is that of a blonde, but I was born a brunette.
I make my younger brothers call me ‘Princess Latrese’ (this is the password for them to get anything from me).
Sometimes I feel like an old soul living in a young body.
Mahalia Seymour
Age: 20
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I'm always smiling and cheerful
Terrified of frogs & spiders
Some days I feel like a Giant!
Schilo Scott
Age: 20
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I am terrified of Spiders.
I love ketchup but hate tomatoes.
My nickname is “Shaggy”
Kamala Murugesu
Age: 25
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I have travelled to numerous countries. Some of my favorite memories include visiting the Colosseum in Rome, riding an elephant in Malaysia, touring the Venice canals in a gondola, visiting the Eifel Tower in Paris, riding ATVs in Puerto Rico, standing atop a live volcano in Costa Rica, and playing music at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and for a teacher’s wedding in Cuba.
I was named after my paternal grandmother. The name Kamala means “lotus” in Sanskrit, and she is the Hindu Goddess of material and spiritual wealth and beauty. Kamala is worshipped during the full moon of Ashvin, which is coincidentally my brother’s name!
I was Miss Teen Cayman Islands 2005/2006.
Jenique Smith
Age: 24
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
One of my favorite things to do in Cayman is horseback riding on the beach.
I love the gym, and my favorite machine is the booty blaster!
When I’m not dieting, I love to eat Cayman Style Beef with plantain and rice and beans!
Stephanie Scott
Age: 23
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I love food and everything about it. From the look to the smell and taste.
The beach is my favourite place to be. Being able to soak up the sun and look out at the ocean gives me a sense of peace and freedom.
Spending time with my family and friends. There is no better way to spend my time than to be with the ones I love.
Tonie Chisholm
Age: 26
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I met the Queen when I was 4
I enjoy the making of films more than the film
My grandmother was a Miss Cayman in the 60's
Adrianna Christian
Age: 25
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
Loves roller coaster rides
Defensive player in Women's Flag Football league and Fishing
Emily Bodden
Age: 24
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I was very young when I had my first taste of turtle meat. I have a vivid memory of sitting in my grandfather's house in Cayman Brac. I've been a turtle meat fan ever since. I am most certainly an advocate for our local food. I am especially a fish lover, steamed, fried, I will eat it!
One of my most embarrassing moments involved the governor (Stuart Jack at the time) in the year 2006. It was at a Junior Achievement presentation, I was put on the spot to speak and I completely froze and could not say a word. Needless to say, I have slowly improved on my impromptu speaking and I can now look back at this and laugh.
I always loved to experiment with different hairstyles and hair colors. I shaved my hair when I was in university because I wanted to feel more comfortable with my facial features. I found that I would sometimes hide behind my long hair but with short hair I was forced to love my features. I began to embrace how God created me.
Anika Conolly
Age: 24
FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU
I randomly break into song and dance, and it's usually Disney-related.
I wanted to be a mermaid will growing up.
I can do the voice of Marvin the Martian.
Who’s your favorite contestant ? Your opinion makes a difference!
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