Miss Bahamas Universe and World Crowned
It was a fierce competition with 14 gorgeous young women vying for two titles, but when it was all said and done emerged as the winners of the Miss Universe Bahamas and Miss World Bahamas titles respectively. The two stunners are now set to represent the country at the most prestigious pageants in the world – Miss Universe and Miss World. Celeste has only four months to prepare as Miss Universe is scheduled for December. Meanwhile, De’Andra has more than a year to prepare for her pageant, as she will compete in Miss World 2013.
Both young women were crowned during a spectacular night of pageantry at the Atlantis Grand Ballroom on Paradise Island. Rounding out the top five were 1st Runner Up to Miss Bahamas Universe Autumn Joy Dames; 1st Runner Up to Miss World Bahamas Analicia Thompson; and Irina Key. The Beauty with a Purpose fast track award went to Kahtura Fernander for her work with empowering young women and the People’s Choice winner was Reneika Knowles. Other special awards presented during the evening were Miss Photogenic Rakia Rolle; Miss Congeniality Adria Flowers; and MBO Spirit award winner Rochelle Alexandre.
Miss Universe Leila Lopes served as a judge and also helped to crown the new Miss Universe Bahamas.
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