Miss Universe Malaysia 2012, the 46th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 10 November 2012 at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor. Kimberley Leggett of Penang was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Deborah Priya Henry of Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.[1]
| Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 | |
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| Date | 10 November 2012 |
| Presenters | Will Quah |
| Entertainment | Dayang Nurfaizah |
| Venue | Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Broadcaster | Astro Hitz |
| Entrants | 19 |
| Placements | 9 |
| Winner | Kimberley Leggett Penang |
| Congeniality | Jennifer Goh Kuala Lumpur |
Results
edit| Final Results | Contestants |
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| Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 | |
| 1st Runner–Up |
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| 2nd Runner–Up |
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| 3rd Runner–Up |
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| Top 9 |
Judges
edit- Amir Luqman – Malaysian fashion designer
- Stephanie Kay – fashion designer
- Gillian Hung – fashion guru
- Andrew Tan – fashion icon
- Datin Josephine Fonseka – Miss Malaysia Universe 1970
- Bill Keith – fashion designer
Contestants
edit[2] From Top 30 Finalists down to Top 19 Grand Finalists.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Occupation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aileen Gabriella Robinson | 22 | 5 ft 9 inch in (175 cm) | Eurasian | Kuala Lumpur | Dance Academy Assistant Principal | 1st Runner-up |
| 2 | Aw Sim Li | 21 | 5 ft 8 inch in (173 cm) | Chinese | Selangor | Business & Commerce Student | Top 9 |
| 3 | Boon Lu Xanne | 24 | 5 ft 7 inch in (170 cm) | Chinese | Selangor | Freelance Writer/Model | 2nd Runner-up |
| 4 | Cassandra Kiu Jian Qian | 20 | 5 ft 7 inch in (170 cm) | Chinese | Selangor | International Business & Marketing Student | Top 9 |
| 5 | Cheryl Ann Felix | 24 | 5 ft 8 inch in (173 cm) | Indian | Penang | Writer | |
| 6 | Deviyah Daranee Radhakrishnan | 20 | 5 ft 7½ inch in (172 cm) | Indian | Perak | Accounting Student | |
| 7 | Estelle Sim Jing Yi | 20 | 5 ft 6 inch in (167 cm) | Chinese | Selangor | Psychology Student | |
| 8 | Evelyn Chew | 23 | 5 ft 7 inch in (169 cm) | Chinese | Kedah | Electronic Engineering Student/Microwave & Communication Graduate | |
| 9 | Genevie Wan Anyie | 24 | 5 ft 9½ inch in (176 cm) | Orang Ulu (Kayan) | Sarawak | Chemical Engineering Student | Top 9 |
| 10 | Jascinta Kaur | 19 | 5 ft 8½ inch in (174 cm) | Punjabi | Selangor | A-level Student/Accounting & Finance Graduate | |
| 11 | Jennifer Goh Rui Xian | 19 | 5 ft 9 inch in (175 cm) | Chinese | Kuala Lumpur | Bsc(Hons) Real Estate Management & Development Student | Miss Congeniality |
| 12 | Juanita David Ramayah | 20 | 5 ft 7 inch in (170 cm) | Eurasian | Selangor | Host/Communication & Media Management Student | 3rd Runner-up |
| 13 | Kimberley Ann Estrop-Leggett[3] | 18 | 5 ft 10 inch in (178 cm) | Eurasian | Penang | Part Time Model/Economics & Business Student | Winner |
| 14 | Layka Sethuram | 25 | 5 ft 7 inch in (170 cm) | Sikh | Kuala Lumpur | Director of Public Relation | |
| 15 | Magdeline Wang Sir Kar | 19 | 5 ft 8½ inch in (174 cm) | Chinese | Perak | Business Commerce & Communication Student | Top 9 |
| 16 | Stephanie Vincent | 23 | 5 ft 9½ inch in (176 cm) | Chindian | Malacca | Human Resource Business Administration | Top 9 |
| 17 | Suchitra Kaur Kumar | 24 | 5 ft 6½ inch in (169 cm) | Punjabi | Kuala Lumpur | Tax Accountant | |
| 18 | Sugeeta Chandran | 22 | 5 ft 7 inch in (170 cm) | Indian | Selangor | Psychology & Human Resource Student | |
| 19 | Zana Chin Mun Yee | 22 | 5 ft 9 inch in (175 cm) | Chinese | Perak | Runway Model/Actress/Host/Talent |
1 Age during the contest
Crossovers
editContestants who previously competed/appeared at other national beauty pageants:
- 2015 - Sugeeta Chandran (3rd Runner-up)
- 2012 - Deviyah Daranee Radhakrishnan (Unplaced/Best Talent Group 3/2nd Runner-up Best National Costume)
- 2012 - Deviyah Daranee Radhakrishnan (Winner)
- 2012 - Aileen Gabriella Robinson (Winner)
- Miss Tourism Malaysia
- 2011 - Aileen Gabriella Robinson (Winner)
- Miss Global International Malaysia
- 2011 - Genevie Wan Anyie (Finalists Top 16)
- Miss Borneo Beautiful
- 2010 - Genevie Wan Anyie (1st Runner-up)
- Seventeen Cover Girl
- 2008 - Juanita David Ramayah (Winner)
References
edit- ^ "Billy Info: (GAMBAR) Pemenang Miss Universe Malaysia 2012: Kimberley Ann Estrop-Leggett". billyinfo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ "Miss Universe Malaysia 2012 finalist". m.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ^ "Miss Universe Malaysia slammed for being too 'white'". news.asiaone.com. Retrieved 2016-09-19.