It’s official! The countdown to who will be Samoa’s next tama’ita’i that will represent our country at the national, regional, and international events, paying homage to our values as Samoan women by showcasing our heritage, culture, and traditions, has begun.
Whoever she will be, she will symbolize more than beauty; she will reflect the essence of a true Samoan tama’ita’i—resilient, intelligent, respectful, kind, loving, God-fearing, committed, and dedicated to service.
The announcement was made by reigning Miss Samoa Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke at the Digicel Samoa headquarters, where she confirmed the young tamai’ta’i vying for the crown at this year’s Digicel Pacific 2024 Miss Samoa Pageant.
And more than 10 hopefuls have stepped up to follow Moemoana’s footsteps to be the next Miss Samoa. Out of the 22 that applied for the pageant, 15 were accepted.
This year’s pageant will run under the theme “Alofa I La’u Samoa Matalasi.”
The beautiful contestants are:
- Miss Lavashe Couture: Alaimalo Joanna Sulusi Vasa (Salelologa and Samauga)
- Miss Tausala America: Anastasia Pagostar Maiai (Moamoa and Alamagoto)
- Miss Pacific Climate Warriors: Brianna Marisa Natiafo’ifatualavai Romana Fruean (Toamua and Falelima)
- Miss Samoa Victoria Inc: Chantelle Tautunuafatasi (Sapapalii and Saleaula)
- Miss Samoa New South Wales: Epiphanyetaline Agalelei Vaomua Wright (Afega and Tafatafa Falealili)
- Miss Pacific Mix: Ida Siala Okesene (Sapapalii and Sasina)
- Miss Komiti o Tina ma Tama’ita’i Falealili: Ingridvanie Fetoai (Matautu Falealili and Salelologa)
- Miss Samoa USA: Josephina Fa’atupufilemu Lealaitafea (Malie)
- Miss Impact Services: Litara Loma Leilani Ieremia-Allan (Sapapalii and Saoluafata)
- Miss Hidden Threader: Lydia Le’alona Moananu (Falefa and Luatuanuu)
- Miss Samoa New Zealand: Precious Miriama Tusega (Faleatiu and Tuanai)
- Miss JADS Samoa: Rayleen Simati (Vaimoso and Letui)
- Miss Samoa Queensland Inc.: So’otuli Ausage Pepe (Vaiafai-Iva and Magiagi)
- Miss Samoa Hawaii: Tanara Sue Fa’amausili (Vaiala)
- Miss Liahona Consultancy: Teuila Emmy Alofipo (Saipipi and Vaitoloa)
The main events for the pageant, organized by Onomea Productions and expected to outshine last year’s successful event, are scheduled to happen over two days: the 4th of September (Premier Night) and the 7th of September (Crowning Night).
Article by Leota Marc Membrere
