THE NEXT MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2016 WEB SERIES PREMIERES ON YOUTUBE

-Top 14 finalists vie for the title of Miss Universe Malaysia 2016-

Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday, 2 December 2016 – Catch the Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 web series, now available on the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization’s (MUMO) official YouTube channel MissUniverseMsiaOrg starting today, 2 December. 

The web series consisting of 30 webisodes x 5 minutes each will capture the entire journey of the 14 top finalists as they compete in a series of challenges, trainings, photo shoots, makeovers and presentations in a bid to win the crown as Miss Universe Malaysia 2016. 

Unlike previous years, the journey to becoming Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 will be shown exclusively in digital format on MUMO’s official YouTube channel through end of February 2016. New webisodes will be uploaded every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.00pm.

The Top 14 finalists of the Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 are (in alphabetical order): Alicia Tan, Ariessa Lam, Cindy Ng, Dhivya Dhyana, Hazelin Ng, Jennifer Ling, Kiran Jassal, Lina Soong, Loveena Ruben, Nisha Sema, Rema Rao, Chow Shiat Teen, Swarna Naidu and Yeoh Yen Nee.

Viewers can also expect appearances by National Director of Miss Universe Malaysia Organization Carey Ng, reigning Miss Universe Malaysia 2015 Vanessa Tevi Kumares, past beauty queens such as Miss World Malaysia 2009 Thanuja Ananthan, Miss Universe Malaysia 2001 Tung Mei Chin, and Miss Malaysia Universe 1978 and professional emcee Dato’ Yasmin Yusuff, supermodel Amber Chia of Amber Chia Academy, TV host & radio DJ Aishah Sinclair, stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong, L’Oreal creative stylist Shawn Loong of Shawn Cutler, consultant stylist Zaihani M. Zain aka Kak Zai, resident stylist Lexie Rodriguez, Honorary Secretary of Malaysian AIDS Foundation Hisham Bin Hussein, Malaysian AIDS Foundation speakers Dr Zaki and Surain A. 

Victor, Make-Up Director of Sense & Style Make-Up Academy Sanny Mok, Bodytone Fitness & Nutrition Coach Jason Tan, Bodytone Training Manager Sharon Allen, Managing Editor of FHM Malaysia Amresh S. Jessy, Senior Associate Designer of FHM Malaysia Tammy Tan, Managing Editor for Style: Malaysia Tan Siok Hoon, Guest Stylist for Style:Malaysia Azreezal Hafidz and Segi University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs Dato’ Professor Dr. Jamaludin Mohaiadin.

The crowning of Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 will take place at the Palace of the Golden Horses Hotel on 30 January 2016 with the Gala Night finale to be broadcasted on 8TV. The crowned winner will have an opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad representing Malaysia at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in the later part of 2016. Additionally, she will also receive a cash prize of RM50,000 and sponsored prizes worth over RM200,000.

Carey Ng, National Director of MUMO explained, “The web series highlights the journey of 14 beautiful finalists who will be trained in their first week on all aspects of becoming a beauty queen before they enter the challenge round where they are put to the test, emulating the journey to become Miss Universe internationally. They will be judged based on their beauty and physique, charisma and communication skills, modelling, wellness and aptitude for success. The journey brings a bittersweet touch to the girls as they bond as friends but compete under pressure to secure their spot in the finals.”

She added, “This year, I want all 14 girls to have the same amount of time and motivation to give their best self in the finals and therefore, there will be no eliminations. Their performance throughout will be scored until the final day where the Top 8 shall be revealed. This journey gives an insight into what it takes to be a beauty queen, and it beats public misconception as the girls keep it real, failing sometimes but always getting back on their feet better than before! Now that we are going digital, we hope to have more eyes on them in their journey as one of the 14 wins her crown to the Miss Universe pageant next year.” 

The Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 is presented by Fashion Valet and MyMotor, in support of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) with official partner Ceres Jewelry, and jointly sponsored by Naza Italia Maserati, Frederique Constant, Ko Skin Specialist, Palace of the Golden Horses, Shawn Cutler, L'Oreal Professional, Acer, Bodytone Studio, La Juiceria, mydentist, Lorna Jane, Mermaid Dreams, Sense & Style, Neubodi, Amber Chia Academy, Apat Port /Ford Studio KL, Citadels Horizon Productions, Angelic Touch and Flame. The pageant is also supported by official media partners The Star, FHM, Style:Malaysia, The Malaysian Times and 8TV.

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ABOUT MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA ORGANIZATION
The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) is the country’s premier pageant and
reality TV event conducted annually. Conceived 63 years ago in 1952 and revamped in 2010,
it is conceptualized to provide a platform for young, ambitious Malaysian women to represent
their nation on the international stage, which is Miss Universe.

Registered under BEYOND ENTITY Sdn. Bhd. [808537-D], MUMO is the local representative
appointed by Miss Universe L.P., LLLP [A WME | IMG ownership]. WME | IMG is the global
leader in entertainment, sports, events, media and fashion. Operating in more than 25 countries, the company specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy,
activation and licensing; media production and distribution; and event management.