Chelsea-Marie Spence is Miss Pretty Plus 2008Miss Pretty Plus 2008 - Chelsea-Marie Spence TriniView.com Reporters Event Date: August 23, 2008 Posted: August 28, 2008 The annual Miss Pretty Plus 2008 Pageant came off on Saturday 23rd August, 2008 at the La Joya Complex in St. Joseph. Organised by Mr. Lyndon Ross, the pageant featured 18 young ladies between the ages of 11 and 16, showcasing themselves before the judges and the audience. La Joya Complex was full as the family and friends of the delegates were present to cheer and support their favorite delegates. Annisa Lara Despite the late start and the impatience of the audience with the late start, the show got going with guest speaker Annisa Lara who lauded the delegates for their participation in the pageant. She remarked that each of the delegates had numerous commendable qualities and they represented the cream of Trinidad's womanhood. These characteristics she said made them role models for other young people in the country. Miss Pretty Plus delegates Following this start, the eighteen delegates streamed onto the stage in choreographed fashion to the loud cheers of the large audience. Dressed in introductory wear they each introduced themselves to the audience. The delegates for the evening were Starlet Lewis, Adiel Leacock, Sherrice Andrews, Britney Figaro, Ashley Mohamed, Celine Weekes, Kandy Lewis, Dafina Phillip, Adanna Beard, Micah Hudson, Chantal Laurie, Chelsea-Marie Spence, Sparkle Mohammed, Tekeira Atkins, Krystalann Jaggernath-Mills, Chryshelle Williams, Pricilla Gueverra and Shenesse Richardson. Guest singer Bernice Nedd Guest performer Bernice Nedd impressed the audience as she rendered Alicia Keys' "Falling" followed by "Killing Me Softly". Another guest performer, Garvin Rodgers, also moved the audience with his rendition of John Legend's "Save Room". He would later return to sing NeYo's "Sexy Love" to the delight of the audience, particularly the female members of the audience. His smooth style, dance moves and interactions with the audience evoked loud cheers and screams from the enthusiastic audience. The delegates reappeared on stage as they modeled casual wear followed by elegant wear. Wearing lovely dresses with names such as Lilac Heaven, Flash of Sunshine, Blue Angel, A Glimpse of Egypt and Go for Gold, the delegates impressed the audience with their poise, as deafening cheers and applause filled the auditorium.
When the results were announced, the ten delegates moving on to the semi-finals were Sherrice Andrews, Kandy Lewis, Chantal Laurie, Chelsea-Marie Spence, Sparkle Mohammed, Tekeira Atkins, Krystalann Jaggernath-Mills, Chryshelle Williams, Pricilla Gueverra and Shenesse Richardson. These delegates entered the Question and Answer segment where they each answered one question from the presenter. Of these, six delegates were chosen to progress to the final round: Sherrice Andrews, Chantal Laurie, Chelsea-Marie Spence, Chryshelle Williams, Pricilla Gueverra and Shenesse Richardson. RIGHT: Sherrice Andrews receives award for 'Best Folk Dance' When the final results were announced, it was the talented 14 year old Chelsea-Marie Spence who walked away with the title of Miss Pretty Plus 2008, taking over the crown from the reigning queen Kalifa McQueen. Chelsea-Marie Spence also grabbed a lion's share of the special awards copping the awards for Most Intelligent, Most Dedicated, Best Talent and Best Dancer. In first runner-up position was Sherrice Andrews, while Chantal Laurie and Chryshelle Williams took the second and third runner-up positions respectively. These results brought the curtain down on the excellent evening of entertainment. Results Miss Pretty Plus 2008 - Chelsea-Marie Spence 1st Runner-Up - Sherrice Andrews 2nd Runner-Up - Chantal Laurie 3rd Runner-Up - Chryshelle Williams 4th Runner-Up - Shenesse Richardson 5th Runner-Up - Pricilla Gueverra Other Prizes Most Intelligent - Chelsea-Marie Spence Most Dedicated - Chelsea-Marie Spence Best Hairstyle - Shenesse Richardson Best Introductory Speech - Celine Weekes Best Evening Gown - Celine Weekes Best Singer - Adanna Beard Best Lip Sync - Adiel Leacock Best Folk Dance - Sherrice Andrews Best Indian Dance - Sparkle Mohammed Best Modern Dance - Pricilla Gueverra Best Dancer - Chelsea-Marie Spence Best Model and Dance - Chelsea-Marie Spence Most Photogenic - Starlet Lewis Best Smile - Sparkle Mohammed Best Complexion - Chantal Laurie Best Monologue - Tekeira Atkins Most Promising Dancer - Chryshelle Williams Best Talent - Chelsea-Marie Spence Miss Congeniality - Pricilla Gueverra Best Casual Wear - Shenesse Richardson Best Model - Chantal Laurie Miss Pretty Plus 2008 in pictures: www.triniview.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=296722 |