Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
# Miss Universe Malaysia 2017

Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, the 51st edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 23 February 2017 at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Samantha James of Kuala Lumpur of was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Kiran Jassal of Selangor at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.

## Results

| Final Results | Contestants |
| - | - |
| Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 | Kuala Lumpur – Samantha Katie James |
| 1st Runner–Up | Selangor – Dana Low |
| 2nd Runner–Up | Penang – Ollemadthee Kunasagaran |
| 3rd Runner–Up | Sabah – Laura Simon |
| Top 10 | Johor – Karshini Ghanesh  Kuala Lumpur – Savina Vanan  Kuala Lumpur – Peh Leon  Penang – Gina Phillips  Penang – Tanalaksiumy Rayer  Sarawak – Sonia Naidu |

### Gala Night Judges

* Andrea Fonseka – Former Miss Malaysia Universe 2004 and former national director of Miss Universe Malaysia
* Dato' Hans Isaac – Malaysian actor, Writer, Director and producer
* Judrieana Jamaludin - Marketing Manager (Malaysia), NBCUniversal International Networks
* Shawn Loong – Malaysian hair stylist
* Rizman Nordin – Malaysian fashion designer
* Datuk Sri Navneet Goenka - Founder & Vice President of CERES Jewels
* Debbie Goh – Actress and former beauty queen

### Pre-interview Judges

* Andrea Fonseka – Miss Universe Malaysia 2004
* Kartini Arrifin – Director of iM4U Radio
* Hui Mathews – Founder of ash be nimble
* Sunita Chhabra – editor, Life Inspired (a pull-out in The Star)
* Dato' Sri Raja Rezza Shah @ Shah Rezza - Movie Producer, Founder of the Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) 2006
* Lina Tan - Filmmaker

## Special awards

| Awards | Contestants |
| - | - |
| Face of Ash-Be-Nimble | Kuala Lumpur – Samantha Katie |
| Top 3 | Sabah – Laura Simon  Kuala Lumpur – Peh Leon |
| Miss Glamorous Eyes | Labuan – Erica Tan |
| Miss Congeniality | Johor – Karshini Ganesh |
| Miss Online Personality | Sarawak – Sonia Naidu |
| Miss Body Beautiful | Selangor – Dana Low |
| Miss Natural Beauty | Kuala Lumpur – Peh Leon |
| Miss Beautiful Skin | Labuan – Erica Tan |
| Miss Naza Maserati | Sarawak – Sonia Naidu |
| Miss Tsubaki | Kuala Lumpur – Samantha Katie |
| Face of La Juiceria | Kuala Lumpur – Samantha Katie |

## Contestants

Official 17 Finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2017.

| No. | Contestant | Age | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Occupation | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Dana Low | 21 | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) | Chinese | Subang Jaya, Selangor | Communications Student | 1st Runner-up |
| 2 | Dewina Petrus Guriting | 25 | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m) | Kadazan-dusun | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Freelance Model | |
| 3 | Erica Mae Tan | 25 | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) | Chinese | Victoria City, Labuan | Biomedical Science Graduate | |
| 4 | Gina Phillips | 21 | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Chinese Irish | George Town, Penang | Social Science Student | Top 10 |
| 5 | Jaspreet Kaur Gill | 23 | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Punjabi | Ipoh, Perak | Accounting Student | |
| 6 | Karshini Ghanesh | 19 | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) | Indian | Johor Bahru, Johor | Medical Student | Top 10 |
| 7 | Laura Simon | 24 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | Kadazan-dusun Chinese | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Personal Trainer/Fencing Coach | 3rd Runner-up |
| 8 | Maegan Yip Rue Vey | 24 | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | Chinese | Ampang, Selangor | Entrepreneurship Development Executive | |
| 9 | Michelle Soin Syeh Ling | 20 | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) | Chinese | Muar, Johor | Law Student | |
| 10 | Nicolle Tan Jia Yi | 19 | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Chinese | Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Psychology Student | |
| 11 | Ollemadthee Kunasagaran | 24 | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (1.71 m) | Indian | George Town, Penang | Engineering Graduate | 2nd Runner-up |
| 12 | Peh Leon | 23 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | Chinese | Sri Hartamas, K.L | Finance Manager | Top 10 |
| 13 | Samantha Katie James | 22 | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Chinese Brazilian | Klang, Selangor | Professional Model/Actress | Winner (Dethroned) |
| 14 | Savina Vanan | 24 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | Indian | Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | Marketing Associate | Top 10 |
| 15 | Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan | 22 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | Bidayuh Indian | Kuching City, Sarawak | Rates Analyst | Top 10 |
| 16 | Tammy Marion Singho | 20 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | British Portuguese Indian | Shah Alam, Selangor | Business Model | |
| 17 | Tanalaksiumy Mahenthiran Rayer | 22 | 5 ft 7+2⁄3 in (1.72 m) | Indian Chinese | Bukit Mertajam, Penang | National Athlete/Accounting Student | Top 10 |

## Top 50

The Top 50 contestants was announced via Miss Universe Malaysia official website.

    The contestant that was chosen as official candidate.

| No. | Contestant | Age | Height | Ethnicity | Audition Place |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | Ollemadthee Kunasagaran | 24 | 171 cm | Indian | Penang |
| 2 | Gina Phillips | 21 | 168 cm | Eurasian | Penang |
| 3 | Mahalakshmi Raja Gopal | 26 | 172 cm | Indian | Penang |
| 4 | Hazelyn Ng | 20 | 168 cm | Chinese | Penang |
| 5 | Harcanaa Elankovan | 19 | 173 cm | Punjabi | Penang |
| 6 | Khoo Juu Yei | 23 | 169 cm | Chinese | Penang |
| 7 | Sarah Lim | 20 | 170 cm | Chinese | Penang |
| 8 | Dewina Petrus Guriting | 25 | 166 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
| 9 | Chyna Stephens | 20 | 168 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
| 10 | Laura Simon | 24 | 172 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
| 11 | Deidra Cassandra | 23 | 171 cm | Kadazandusun | Sabah |
| 12 | Amy Leong | 23 | 173 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
| 13 | Chong Yiik Li | 22 | 168 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
| 14 | Fiona Wilson | 20 | 170 cm | Iban | Sarawak |
| 15 | Khu Zhiou Ru | 21 | 171 cm | Chinese | Sarawak |
| 16 | Lee Mindy | 22 | 170 cm | Chinese | Johor |
| 17 | Michelle Soin | 20 | 171 cm | Chinese | Johor |
| 18 | Janice Lim | 23 | 178 cm | Chinese | Johor |
| 19 | Narishma Tiwari | 23 | 177 cm | Indian | Johor |
| 20 | Chong Li May | 18 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 21 | Dana Low | 21 | 171 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 22 | Erica Tan | 25 | 173 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 23 | Gaya** | 25 | 168 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 24 | Maegan Yip | 23 | 173 cm | Chinese | Selangor |
| 25 | Jaspreet Kaur | 23 | 170 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 26 | Karshini Ganesh | 19 | 169 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 27 | Kirsten** | 18 | 170 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 28 | Lynn Sia | 24 | 174 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 29 | Meme Yaw | 22 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 30 | Juliet Ching Seet Yen | 25 | 171 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 31 | Ng Sher Yin | 19 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 32 | Nicolle Tan | 19 | 168 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 33 | Peh Leon | 23 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 34 | Samantha Katie James | 21 | 170 cm | Caucasian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 35 | Savina Vanan | 24 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 36 | Sonia Naidu | 22 | 172 cm | Indian | Sarawak |
| 37 | Su Hsien | 22 | 178 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 38 | Tai Fung Ying Tan | 22 | 175 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 39 | Tammy Marion Singho | 20 | 172 cm | Eurasian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 40 | Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer | 22 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 41 | Tanisha Suwandy | 18 | 172 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 42 | Wong Yi Sheong | 21 | 175 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 43 | Zara Tam | 24 | 172 cm | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur |
| 44 | Karen Kaur | 22 | 178 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 45 | Mohana Ramanee | 24 | 178 cm | Indian | Kuala Lumpur |
| 46 | Victoria Ann De Souza | 22 | 177 cm | Caucasian | Selangor |
| 47 | Abby Teoh | 21 | 173 cm | Chinese | Selangor |
| 48 | Delveena Kaur | 22 | 175 cm | Indian | Selangor |
| 49 | Esdelyn Litia | 25 | 168 cm | Chinese | Pahang |
| 50 | Loo Liu Yan | 20 | 170 cm | Chinese | Kedah |

## Crossovers

Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other national beauty pageants:

### Miss Glam World

* 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer (Top 15/Miss Fitness Collabs)

### Miss Glam Malaysia

* 2018 -Tanalaksiumy M. Rayer (Winner)

### Glam Next Face Malaysia

* 2018 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan (Winner)

### Face of Beauty International

* 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (4th Runner-up)

### Face of Beauty Malaysia

* 2017 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (Winner)

### Miss India Penang

* 2016 - Ollemadthee Kunasagaran (Winner)

### Miss Global International Sabah

* 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (2nd Runner-up)

### Unduk Ngadau

* 2016 - Laura Simon

(Represent Likas)

### Unduk Ngadau Kota Kinabalu

* 2016 - Laura Simon (1st Runner-up)
* 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (5th Runner-up)

### Unduk Ngadau Pertisa

* 2016 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (1st Runner-up)

### Miss Borneo Kebaya

* 2015 - Sonia Naidu Devakrishnan (Winner)

### Miss Earth Sabah

* 2015 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 12)

### Miss Scuba Sabah

* 2014 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (2nd Runner-up)

### Miss Universe Malaysia

* 2013 - Samantha Katie James (Top 8)

### Miss Global International

* 2013 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 18)

### Miss World Malaysia

* 2012 - Jaspreet Kaur Gill (Finalists Top 17)

### Miss Earth Sabah

* 2011 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 12)

### Unduk Ngadau Sabah

* 2011 - Laura Simon

### Unduk Ngadau Klang

* 2011 - Laura Simon (Winner)

### Miss Tourism Queen International Borneo

* 2010 - Dewina Petrus Guriting (Finalists Top 10)
