Kelly-Ann Pope is Ms Elegance 2007
Five finalists: Jeanine Phillip, Tova Bartholomew,
Melissa Mc Allister, Opal Worrell and Kelly-Ann Pope
TriniView.com Reporters
Event Date: December 01, 2007
Posted: December 08, 2007
The 2007 edition of the Miss Elegance Pageant, organized by Lyndon Ross, came off at the La Joya Auditorium as fifteen young ladies vied for the Ms. Elegance 2007 title. The delegates had demonstrated their various talents one month before the show and were judged on personality one week before the show. Scores of patrons, including family and friends of the contestants, were on hand to cheer on the girls.
After the singing of the National Anthem headed by Kwesi Jeffers and a luscious welcome by the hostess, the show started with an address by Yvonne Corbin who praised pageant organizer Lyndon Ross for his tireless effort and dedication to make the pageant a success. She congratulated the contestants and urged them to use the knowledge and experience gained in the pageant to positively improve their lives.
The Ms. Elegance 2007 contestants
Following her address, the delegates streamed on stage as they performed an exciting and well-choreographed dance, followed by individual introductions. The fifteen contestants were Veronique Lavine, Ayanna Carrington, Jeanine Phillip, Vanessa Smith, Abby Jarvis, Melissa Mc Allister, Ria Mason, Kelly-Ann Pope, Sarah Salandy, Athaliah Samuel, Tova Bartholomew, Natisha Lashley, Halcyon Sealey, Opal Worrell and Britney Henry.
Rising Star finalist Kwesi Jeffers impressed the audience as he gave a sparkling rendition of the hit song, John Legend's 'Ordinary People', while Public Relations Officer of the Mas Camp Pub, Jennly John-Williams changed roles as she sang a couple of hit songs to the delight of the audience.
Contestants in swimsuits
Following the entertainment was the swimsuit segment where the contestants, with much spunk and pride, strutted on stage in bright yellow swimsuits of different cuts and shapes. Their brave display seemed to delight the audience as loud cheers were heard throughout the length and breadth of the segment.
After a spicy dance performance by Shinesse Richardson the evening gown segment followed, in which the contestants showcased a variety of gowns created by various designers. Singer Stephen Marcelle had the ladies excited as he appeared on stage to serenade the contestants who lined the stage in the elegant evening attire. Marcelle charmed the audience with excellent renditions of popular songs "I Got Sunshine", reggae hit "She's Royal" and Sean Paul's "Always On My Mind".
Ms. Elegance 2007 contestants in evening wear
When the M.C. announced the ten semi-finalists it was Jeanine Phillip, Melissa Mc Allister, Kelly-Ann Pope, Sarah Salandy, Athaliah Samuel, Tova Bartholomew, Natisha Lashley, Opal Worrell and Britney Henry who got the judges nod to answer a round of questions. Out of this ten, the judges deemed Kelly-Ann Pope, Jeanine Phillip, Opal Worrel, Tova Bartholomew and Melissa Mc Allister most worthy to answer the final round of questions.
While the judges tallied their marks to select the Miss Elegance Queen 2007, several reigning queens graced the stage, including Ms. Elegance 2006 Nicola Sammy-Ifill; Kalifa McQueen, Ms. Pretty Plus 2007; Jamilla Alleyne, Miss Curvaceous Caribbean Princess 2007; Ms. Holiday Fun Pageant Queen, Brianna De Peza; Kershelle Hillaire, Ms. Carnival Queen 2007 and Leah Alexander, Ms. Amethyst 2007.
The judges made their selections and the group of ten then became five. The delegates lined the stage, each in anticipation of the announcement of the winner.
Ms. Elegance Queen 2007 Kelly-Ann Pope
When the M.C. announced the final results, it was twenty-six year old Kelly-Ann Pope who took the Miss Elegance 2007 title ahead of the other finalists: Jeanine Phillip (1st Runner-up), Melissa Mc Allister (2nd Runner-up), Opal Worrell (3rd Runner-up), and Tova Bartholomew (4th Runner-up). Kelly-Ann Pope had to answer the question, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?", and she answered that she saw herself as a professor of mathematics, teaching students so that they can understand the foundation of the subject, which she described as a necessary survival skill. This answer pleased the audience and evidently the judges. Kelly-Ann also won a lion share of the special prizes as she copped the awards for Best Dancer, Miss Intelligence, Most Dedicated and Miss Congeniality. Fourth runner-up, nineteen year old Tova Bartholomew from Arouca also won four awards as she copped the awards for Best Monologue, Best Physique, Best Talent as well as being adjudged the Preliminary Winner.
Prizes for the Miss Elegance Pageant 2007 included cash; an airline ticket to New York; two Legacy Carnival costumes; clothing from Heather Jones; make-up from Sacha cosmetics; posters courtesy Horsham Printery and a modeling scholarship courtesy Lester Rauseo of the Beauti Bank.
Ms. Elegance 2007 Results:
Miss Elegance 2007 Winner: Kelly-Ann Pope
1st Runner-up: Jeanine Phillip
2nd Runner-up: Melissa Mc Allister
3rd Runner-up: Opal Worrell
4th Runner-up: Tova Bartholomew
Special Awards
Best Monologue Award: Tova Bartholomew
Best Dancer Award: Kelly-Ann Pope
Best Singer Award: Britney Henry
Best Talent Award: Tova Bartholomew
Miss Intelligence: Kelly-Ann Pope
Best Smile Award: Jeanine Phillip
Most Dedicated Award: Kelly-Ann Pope
Best Complexion Award: Opal Worrell
Best Introductory Speech Award: Jeanine Phillip
Miss Personal Styles Award: Ayanna Carrington
Best Hairstyle Award: Sarah Salandy
Preliminary Winner: Tova Bartholomew
Best Physique: Tova Bartholomew
Miss Photogenic: Jeanine Phillip
Miss Congeniality: Kelly-Ann Pope
Best Evening Gown: Athaliah Samuel
Miss Elegance Pageant 2007 in pictures:
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