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<strong>2016</strong> BEAUTY PAGEANT . SEPTEMBER 17, <strong>2016</strong> . LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE
about the franchise holders<br />
Famed Barbadian celebrity wedding and event planner Brian A.M. Green formed the company managing the<br />
franchise in May <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
Brian and his fellow director of Crown Events Inc. for <strong>MUB</strong> will create unique and exciting experiences for<br />
the contestants, as well as corporate sponsors and social event frequenters.<br />
<strong>MUB</strong> will change the culture of the Miss Universe Pageant in Barbados, offering a very unique opportunity<br />
to the contestants, with image building, health & fitness, beauty and confidence seminars, combined with a<br />
myriad of social and corporate networking commitments. The pageant intends to become the opportunity<br />
for the young ladies of Barbados to truly become “Confidently Beautiful.”<br />
Being a professional national franchise team means running a successful branded business that function<br />
and thrives twelve months of the year and not just when it is time to start the process of selecting a new<br />
delegate for the upcoming year.<br />
It takes a full-time dedicated team of professionals who are passionate, talented, creative and who work<br />
with integrity and the belief that what we do not only matters, but also makes a difference in the lives of the<br />
people who are touched by our activities. Our team has a proven track record of successful event<br />
management across the globe and has exciting plans already in place for <strong>2016</strong> and we would like you to join<br />
us.<br />
LUXURY BRANDS AND EVENT EXPERIENCES<br />
The <strong>MUB</strong> team will be combining our vast experience in marketing, media relations, event and brand<br />
management to pair luxury brands with reputations of distinction with event experiences that will grant<br />
access to key demographics in a unique experience.
HISTORY WORTH REPEATING<br />
1976 THE FIRST MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS ATTENDS THE PAGEANT<br />
Sharon Nightingale was the Miss Universe Barbados and represented us in Hong Kong.<br />
1977 MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS TRAVELS TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC<br />
The Miss Universe Barbados 1977 was Margaret Rouse.<br />
1978 JUDY MILLER CAPTURES THE CROWN OF MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS<br />
Represents Barbados with pride in Mexico<br />
1979 AUSTRALIA WELCOMES BARBARA BRADSHAW<br />
Miss Universe Barbados attends the Miss Universe pageant in Australia<br />
1984 MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS CROWNED AT THE PLANTATION THEATRE<br />
A packed house witnessed young Lisa Worme win the title.<br />
1985 A RETURN TO ELEGANCE AT MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS<br />
Miss Universe Barbados show made its home at The Globe Theatre and we witnessed<br />
Elizabeth Wadman capture the hearts of the judges.<br />
1986 MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS TAKES PANAMA BY STORM<br />
Panamanians went crazy for our Miss Universe Barbados and made her a fan favourite.<br />
1987 DAWN MICHELLE WAITHE CHARMS HER WAY TO THE CROWN<br />
The gorgeous Miss Universe Barbados represented us with pride in Singapore<br />
1999 A RETURN TO THE MISS UNIVERSE STAGE<br />
After an eleven year absence Olivia Harding took Barbados back to the global stage in Trinidad for the pageant<br />
2003 A RETURN TO PANAMA<br />
Miss Universe Barbados Nadia Forte proudly represented our nation at the Miss Universe Pageant<br />
2004 NINETEEN YEAR OLD CINDY BATSON WINS THE CROWN<br />
Represents Barbados in Ecuador<br />
2005 THAILAND WELCOMES MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS<br />
Pageant fans across the world cheered on our own Nada Yearwood as she stomped the stage at Miss Universe<br />
2007 ANOTHER JEWEL IN OUR CROWN<br />
Jewel Garner, daughter of the legendary cricketer, Joel Garner shone bright like a diamond in Mexico
MEET THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR<br />
Brian A. M. Green<br />
Chief Dream Maker and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen LLC based in Atlanta and Crown Events Inc. in Barbados<br />
- Brian is an award-winning event planner with over sixteen years of experience in the events international industry.<br />
He has managed hundreds of memorable and cutting-edge events over the years from celebrity weddings, to grand<br />
charity galas and everything in between.<br />
Prior to establishing his own businesses, Brian was a distinguished member of the Diplomatic Corps for Barbados<br />
where he served as Vice Consul at Miami and worked directly for the then Barbados Tourism Authority in the<br />
promotion of the country as a tourism destination. While there, he was also charged with the responsibility of<br />
creating the vision and executing the look and feel of Barbados at major special events, charity galas, conferences<br />
and trade shows where the island was represented.<br />
Brian’s remarkable attention to detail, hands-on approach, and inventive style quickly positioned him as one of the<br />
most sought after event planners in Atlanta and other major cities across the globe. In 2010, the readers of JEZEBEL,<br />
one of Modern Luxury’s premier magazines, voted Brian as the Best Wedding Planner in Atlanta, a title they once<br />
again conferred on him in 2015 and again in <strong>2016</strong>. He has also been recognized in the US as "a Hall Of Fame winner<br />
for Best of the Knot" for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
He was a regular talent offering fabulous advice on Women’s Entertainment (We)TV network’s hit show “Get<br />
Married,” for two seasons and was the celebrity planner who designed their magazine’s cover for their Winter<br />
Edition, 2010. He has been featured several times by the uber chic and highly respected Grace Ormonde Wedding<br />
Style, Occasions Magazine, Atlanta Weddings, Bride’s Atlanta Magazine, the well respected, Style Me Pretty blog,<br />
Munaluchi Bridal Magazine, Profiles Magazine, Modern Luxury’s Atlantan Bride, Caribbean Bride, Jezebel Magazine.<br />
He is also a regular contributor for The New York Times’ “About.com” website featuring planning tips for fabulous<br />
events.<br />
Brian served as a Board member of Meeting Professionals International in both South Florida and Georgia. In 2007,<br />
he won the prestigious President’s Award at the annual Phoenix Awards dinner for the Georgia Chapter of Meeting<br />
Professionals International. He was the founding President and Immediate Past President of the Atlanta Chapter of<br />
“Wish Upon A Wedding” - the world’s first nonprofit, wish-granting organization providing weddings and vow<br />
renewals for couples facing terminal illness and life-altering circumstances.
about the team<br />
ATTORNEY AT LAW – NATASHA D.S MORGAN<br />
Responsible for all legal aspects of running the franchise including contract negotiations and execution /<br />
adherence to rules, bylaws and guidelines of MUO / adherence to local laws as they pertain to the running<br />
and execution of the franchise's business<br />
TALENT- JEWEL GARNER & MICHELLAN BASCOMBE<br />
Responsible for all aspects of the delegates and the title holder during her reign - recruitment / delegate<br />
and titleholder management/ selection process / training / development / chaperon / beauty team /<br />
wardrobe team<br />
SPONSORSHIP & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS LANI DAISLEY<br />
Responsible for developing and managing a strategy to attract and maintain corporate sponsorship for the<br />
pageant. Identification of prospects; cultivation and relationship management for the portfolio; proposal<br />
development and solicitation; and overseeing benefit fulfillment of all sponsorship agreements.<br />
MEDIA RELATIONS & PR – GAYNELLE MARSHALL<br />
Responsible for overseeing communications to the media, including preparing articles, press kits, press<br />
releases, and other content initiatives. Cultivates and manages relationships with media reps.<br />
CHIEF CHAPERONE – ZHANE PADMOR<br />
Responsible for managing the public appearances of all delegates including Miss Universe Barbados.<br />
FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER – CHIWALE GOODING CPA, CA<br />
Responsible for planning and directing financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, investments, cash and<br />
prize management and other fiscal operations and functions.<br />
WEB AND DIGITAL MEDIA – SEAN MANIFOLD<br />
Responsible for management of all online properties and social media channels for the franchise.<br />
LOGISTICS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT – KEVIN DRAYTON & ANN JOHNSON<br />
Responsible for ensuring the day-to-day management of event logistics is executed adeptly.<br />
Adhering to the guidelines of event management by <strong>MUB</strong> and Crown Events Inc.
MEET THE HOST<br />
Gaynelle Marshall<br />
She is a radio veteran of over 20 years, who started her career at the then Barbados Rediffusion Serivces, now<br />
Starcom Network Inc. In 2014 she made her move to Power Broadcasting, and was instrumental in designing the<br />
now Y103.3 FM, where she is currently <strong>Program</strong>me Manager.<br />
She is also a part-time copywriter with Red Advertising and Marketing Ltd., as she is a firm believer in exploring as<br />
many of your passions as you can.<br />
Gaynelle is also an emcee and can be seen hosting a variety of show from Naniki Music Festival, Christmas Jazz to<br />
Miss Universe Barbados.<br />
She considers herself a pop culture guru, with a love for anything 80s and television, which is her go-to escape from<br />
radio. She is an active member of a Facebook watch group called “Scandal Church” where she, Brian Green and<br />
dozens of fans around world gather virtually to watch and actively comment on the Thursday night offerings of<br />
Shonda Rhimes.<br />
An advocate for helping those in need, Gaynelle teams up with Terry ‘Mexican’ Arthur’s Love Day charity annually<br />
to deliver presents and spread Christmas cheer to children in need.<br />
Gaynelle looks forward to working more with younger women, to help shape themselves into more competitive<br />
forces through social and work etiquette, and skillful elocution.
meet the entertainment<br />
Nikita<br />
She is vision of Caribbean beauty and her voice will take you on an<br />
escape, to a world of soul, expression and richness that grips her<br />
every fibre as a Caribbean woman! Her sound is eclectic, with<br />
Caribbean rhythm at its base and fused with sounds of other<br />
genres, ultimately enveloping your ears with a sound that croons<br />
and soothes your soul.<br />
As destiny would have it, Nikita was born into a family of great<br />
singers and song competition winners, names synonymous with<br />
music in Barbados. It is no wonder that from age 4, she dominated<br />
the stage!<br />
That first performance at her pre-school graduation led to<br />
performances at school, church and family gatherings creating<br />
the foundation that has ultimately resulted in Nikita performing<br />
on almost every major stage in Barbados and dominating<br />
competitions along her path! In 2007, Nikita shared the stage with<br />
the Queen of Soul herself, Patti Labelle, at the Hilton Barbados;<br />
an opportunity that is revered by singers across the globe!<br />
Nikita has established a deep-seated presence in the hearts of<br />
Barbadians. For the last five years has serenaded tourists to the<br />
islands’ shores as the guest singer at the 5 star hotel, The Sandy<br />
Lane Hotel Barbados, known as the premier address of the region,<br />
hosting royalty, celebrities and the rich with the likes of Queen<br />
Elizabeth II, Oprah Winfrey and Tiger Woods.<br />
In 2014, Nikta had the opportunity to perform alongside Trinidad’s<br />
own Machel Motano and was featured on arguably one of the<br />
biggest songs of the year “Haunted”. She has since released hits<br />
for the Crop Over season like “Wine Gyal” and everyone's<br />
favourite “Tequila". This year she continuously blazed the stage<br />
with the song "Bun It Up" which landed her a spot as the lone<br />
female in the Soca Royale competition and you can catch her on<br />
tour with Barbados's leading saxophonist Arturo Tappin.<br />
As the newly crowned "Breakout Artist of The Year", Nikita is<br />
intent on sharing her Barbadian voice and expression with the rest<br />
of world, warming hearts, provoking smiles and being the<br />
messenger of inspiration for her listeners.<br />
We invite you on this mystical ride to “feel good” music! Get to<br />
know her
meet the entertainment<br />
Jaeesha Samuel<br />
Jaeesha Samuel is passionate about music; this 16 year old who was born in St. Vincent moved to<br />
Barbados at age 9 to go to school. Jaeesha is a corporal in the Barbados Cadet Corp and is the highest<br />
ranked in the number 9 unit. A student of the Parkinson Memorial School, Jaeesha has represented her<br />
school at several national singing engagements. The recent spotlight artist on the opening night of<br />
season 6 of Mahalia’s Corner shared that her most memorable performance to date was as a guest<br />
artist with the Arturo Tappin band at the <strong>2016</strong> Pan Fusion show. Her inspiration comes from the<br />
African American singers of 60’s and includes the likes of Etta James and Aretha Franklin. Currently on<br />
her playlist are Audra Day, Rihanna, Adele and Ariana Grande to name a few. Jaeesha’s hobbies<br />
include all things make up, fashion and music. One day she hopes to share her talent with the world<br />
as she wants to be an entertainer and a makeup artist.
NEIL GILKES is the Director and lead Personal Trainer at Exclusive<br />
Fitness Studio, which is a company that offers lifestyle change<br />
through private exercise training. He is also a Technical Officer at<br />
the Project Management Coordination Unit, which is a<br />
Government Agency responsible for executing projects on behalf<br />
of the Ministry of Environment and Drainage.<br />
Neil completed his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the<br />
University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus, then went onto<br />
complete his Master’s degree in Clean Technology at the<br />
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. Neil is a certified Exercise<br />
Physiologist from The American College of Sports Medicine and<br />
is also a certified Health Coach from the American Council on<br />
Exercise.<br />
Neil Gilkes<br />
Mr. Gilkes has over 10 years of active professional experience in<br />
the fitness industry in Barbados, and over that time has helped<br />
numerous persons of all ages to positively change their lifestyles<br />
while improving their overall wellness and fitness.<br />
NIGEL WALLACE is a former runway, advertising and pageant<br />
model who once held the title of Mr. Barbados World<br />
2004-05.<br />
A not so young man with a passion for history, heritage and the<br />
arts, Nigel holds a Masters degree from the UWI, Cave Hill<br />
Campus in Heritage Studies with distinction.<br />
Using his skills in research and wanting to make an impact on<br />
the world around him, Nigel worked as a journalist and<br />
subsequently Editor in Chief with the Barbados Advocate for<br />
10 years, covering sports, politics, entertainment and fashion.<br />
At Present Nigel is the owner and Artistic Director of NWP Inc.<br />
a Photography & Film Making company focused on weddings,<br />
portraiture and commercial undertakings.<br />
Always passionate about the world of Fashion Nigel has<br />
worked over the years as the Official Photographer for the<br />
Miss Barbados World Franchise, he has regularly assisted in<br />
local productions for international Fashion Brand H&M and<br />
today is proud tobe the official photographer for the Miss<br />
Universe Barbados Franchise.<br />
Nigel Wallace<br />
Nigel has also been a pageant judge for several years since<br />
winning Mr. Barbados back in 2004, and has sat on panels and<br />
chief judged more shows than he could possibly remember.
LENE HALL (BORN SHERRYLENE HALL) is from the island of<br />
Barbados and has been a staple for all of the top fashion<br />
houses and cosmetic companies since the start of her career.<br />
Lene Hall<br />
Getting her early start on the island, she modeled throughout<br />
highschool, but it was only when a NY agent was scouting in<br />
Barbados, and he approached Lene at work and encouraged<br />
her to come to New York and meet with agencies that she<br />
would have her chance on the international fashion stage.<br />
Things moved very quickly for Lene and on her first interview<br />
with an agency, she was signed on the spot and sent directly for<br />
her first casting at "Prescriptive by Estée Lauder." Remarkably,<br />
she landed the contract, becoming the face of Prescriptive for<br />
the next year. Lene has walked the runway for fashion weeks in<br />
New York, London, Paris, Milan, Jamaica and South Africa for<br />
notable designers such as Ralph Lauren, Ralph Rucci, Naeem<br />
Khan, B Michaels, Ellen Tracey, and numerous European<br />
couture houses. In addition to Esteé Lauder, she has been the<br />
face of major campaigns for Revlon, Oil of Olay, Noxzema,<br />
Lubriderm, Kohler, Vaniqua, and Lafayette 148.<br />
Lene is one of a rare group of top models that has been signed<br />
to five major cosmetic campaigns<br />
Hall has been photographed for Harper's Bazaar, Spanish<br />
Vogue, Elle, Oprah, Marie Claire, and Essence. She is the cover<br />
model of legendary makeup artist Sam Fine's book " Fine<br />
Beauty."<br />
Sharon Sargeant<br />
Talent, intelligence and confidence are key traits of any<br />
good queen, and Sharon Sargeant, the woman who has<br />
moulded many a queen, is royalty in her own right.<br />
The local franchise owner of Barbados Talented Teens<br />
(BTT) said she has been in the pageantry business for two<br />
decades. To her, pageantry struts far beyond walking on a<br />
stage and wearing a pretty dress – it’s filled with life and<br />
career opportunities and self-development.<br />
In the last ten years, she chaperoned local girls to<br />
regional shows in hopes of capturing coveted crowns.<br />
She got a taste of the industry when designer Clayton<br />
Maynard asked her to assist a young lady he had designed<br />
for in the Miss Bikini Barbados competition many moons<br />
ago and the rest, as they say, is history.<br />
American Photo magazine declared Hall one of the top 10<br />
up-and-coming models to watch when she first came onto<br />
the scene. She has worked with some of the greatest names in<br />
photography - from Herb Ritz, Bruce Weber and Keith Major<br />
just to name a few.<br />
Hall gives freely of her time to charities to help in their cause<br />
to raise funds, in Barbados and internationally, including<br />
Jamaica and Africa. She also took part in the NY fashion<br />
industry's charity event for the victims of September 11. Her<br />
philosophy is that she has received so much that one should<br />
pass it on to those who have not had the opportunities she has<br />
been afforded in life.<br />
She is currently under contract with Major Model<br />
Management in NYC and Miami and by Fusion Model<br />
Management in Cape Town.
TRACEY ARCHER, having left Harrison College to pursue studies<br />
at BCC in 1986, was approached by Vic Fernandes and Aubrey<br />
Choy of Jade Enterprises to enter The Miss Barbados Universe<br />
contest in which she placed 2nd runner up.<br />
Subsequent to this she represented Barbados in the Miss<br />
Caribbean contest in St. Croix where she placed first runner up to<br />
Miss St. Croix. She also won the title of Miss Universal Bikini in<br />
1986.<br />
In 1987, Tracey left Barbados to attend the Lucie Clayton Finishing<br />
School in London in order to pursue a modelling career, as a result<br />
of which she did some runway shows and hair magazines. Towards<br />
the end of the 8 years in London, she was approached by a record<br />
Executive, Peter Thomas, to be part of a British Girls Pop group and<br />
left London for New York where she was signed to Epic records.<br />
The group disbanded after 1 year and she worked with Peter<br />
Thomas out of Def jam Records on the first Hip Hop conference<br />
called “How Can I be Down” in South Beach, Miami. After 3 years,<br />
she moved to South Beach to manage Peter Thomas’s Southern<br />
style restaurant called “Savannah” which was the only 5 star black<br />
owned restaurant on South Beach.<br />
Tracey Archer<br />
Having completed this phase of her life, Tracey then pursued<br />
studies at the Florida College of Natural Health where she<br />
achieved 2 degrees, one in Sports Massage Therapy and the second<br />
in Paramedical Skin care and now holds the post of Spa Manager at<br />
Sandy Lane.<br />
As to her local modelling and runway successes in the print and tv<br />
media and runway, these include:<br />
Print-1987 Barbados postcards and posters , St. Lucia Bounty Rum<br />
calendar, Mount Gay Rum billboards, Harrisons and Cave<br />
Shepherds print ads, 2008 launch of Banks Beer print ads in New<br />
York for the side of buses, telephone booths and subways and the<br />
Banks Beer Calendar girl 2008, First Caribbean bus shelter ads and<br />
Cassandra Mottley swimwear campaign.<br />
TV- Launching of GSM for Cable and Wireless, the swimwear<br />
collection by Danskin for ESPN, Clico, Cave Shepherd and<br />
Harrisons and Piton Beer.<br />
Runway- Simon Foster, Pauline Bellamy, Gatsby, Caribbean Fashion<br />
Week etc.
BEAUTY TEAM<br />
REAL BEAUTY<br />
LEAH HUSBANDS<br />
THE LOOK BY RENEE NICOLE<br />
RENEE N. MORRIS<br />
FLAWLESSBLENZ<br />
LYDIA ALFRED-BATSON<br />
GAIL DOES MAKEUP<br />
GAIL CLARKE<br />
MAKEUP BY MANDY CUMMINS<br />
MANDY CUMMINS<br />
EYE LIKE MAKEUP BY KERRY<br />
KERRY WOOLFORD<br />
ASH ASH BEAUTY SPOT<br />
ASHLEY GRIFFITH<br />
SNATCHED BY KHRISTIAN DANIEL<br />
KHRISTIAN DANIEL<br />
THE CUT ESSENTIALS/ JANE & CO.<br />
CHAMARA BURKE<br />
LIA GAJADHAR<br />
I HEART MAKEUP<br />
SHANELLE ESTWICK AND KAMILAH CODRINGTON<br />
WHITE<br />
AKEIMA BOSTIC<br />
FACES BY ACKEEM<br />
ACKEEM FRANCIS<br />
D'S HAIR STUDIO<br />
SHANIKA HOLDER<br />
BEAUTY IS HAIR<br />
JANELLE COOPER-LEWIS<br />
KIM JONES<br />
EDMUND GRIFFITH<br />
SCARLETT BY CARLOS LINCOLN
sponsors
Emilomo<br />
NAME: EMILOMO AKPEVWIEHOR<br />
AGE: 21<br />
OCCUPATION: STUDENT<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I always knew that it would be a blessing to represent my country; my hope is that I inspire<br />
youngfemales, especially those of a darker complexion to believe they are equally and confidently<br />
beautiful.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
It is pretty hard to decide what my biggest accomplishment for the 21 years of my life so far! So, I will<br />
say being able to learn and grow from every experience that life has offered.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I love macaroni pie & Jamaican patties!
Christina<br />
NAME: CHRISTINA YEARWOOD<br />
AGE: 21<br />
OCCUPATION: STUDENT<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
Everyday I see Barbados exponentially developing in many aspects. Thus, I joined this pageant to further<br />
develop myself, then utilize this platform to carry my country to higher heights.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Successfully running the Sir Arthur Lewis Hall of Residence at UWI St. Augustine Campus as their<br />
2015/<strong>2016</strong> chairperson.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I dream of visiting Italy one day soon!
Angelica<br />
NAME: ANGELICA NEIRA-ANDERSON<br />
AGE: 19<br />
OCCUPATION: RETAIL ASSISTANT<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I knew I would get an opportunity to make a change, not just in myself, but in others too. It is my hope<br />
that through this platform I will be able to work with charities and use my publicity to inform<br />
others on environmental issues I am passionate about.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
There’s a lot that I have accomplished and am proud of: from completing my Advanced Dive Certificate<br />
to becoming a certified Permaculture Designer; and completing my nine CXC's with very good grades.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I can service cars – I learned while working in my uncle’s garage!
Tristina<br />
NAME: TRISTINA GRANT<br />
AGE: 19<br />
OCCUPATION: RESTAURANT HOSTESS<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I saw it as an opportunity that I can gain experience from, to challenge myself and do something I<br />
wouldn't normally do.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Being the best big sister possible!<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I love the beach, it makes me feel peaceful.
Jamilah<br />
NAME: JAMILAH FORDE<br />
AGE: 25<br />
OCCUPATION: MEDICAL PRACTITIONER<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I entered this pageant to challenge myself. I have always held fast to my childhood dream of<br />
representing Barbados on the Miss Universe stage, and decided to go for it!<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
I have two! First, being the recipient of a Barbados Scholarship in 2008 and my acceptance into the<br />
MBBS programme. My second was completing my degree at 22, the youngest in my class, and<br />
given the opportunity to serve my fellow Barbadians.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I share my birthday with my best buddy....a 90 pound American Akita named Pixie!
Erin<br />
NAME: ERIN GRIFFITH<br />
AGE: 24<br />
OCCUPATION: RADIO PERSONALITY/PRICING, SOURCING ANALYST<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I was encouraged by a few people to step out of my comfort zone. Being the deliberately-spontaneous<br />
individual I am - I took the plunge, and here I am. Challenge accepted.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Loving myself. (Still on-going!)<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I am a HUGE fan of Motocross - Monster Jam 2017 #iwillbethere
Renée<br />
NAME: RENÉE ROBINSON<br />
AGE: 20<br />
OCCUPATION: MEET & ASSIST AGENT – GAIA INC.<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I entered Miss Universe Barbados because I saw it for the amazing opportunity it was. To represent<br />
Barbados on such a level was always a dream and I always wanted to enter a pageant. So this was<br />
perfect!<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Understanding that education comes in many forms, not only academia. I have become a very resilient<br />
person which allows me to fully understand and appreciate the positives and negatives of life.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I play Pokemon Go (in secret!).
Danaé<br />
NAME: DANAÉ BRATHWAITE<br />
AGE: 18<br />
OCCUPATION: STUDENT (HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE)<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
To challenge myself to step out and try something unfamiliar and to make a positive impact on at least<br />
one person by my participation.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Looking at how far I have come to pursuing my dream of becoming a model.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
My favorite food is pizza but I want to go vegan!
Melanie<br />
NAME: MELANIE THORPE<br />
AGE: 20<br />
OCCUPATION: FASHION BLOGGER / SALES ASSISTANT<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I've always been one to take risks which challenge my comfort, what I already know and who I think I am.<br />
Being in this pageant was a new challenge for me - I always want to keep growing to be the best version<br />
of myself and I knew this was the way.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Designing and creating my own collection at the age of 18 and showcasing it at a well attended local<br />
fashion show.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I absolutely adore the elderly so much that I would like to open an elderly day care centre someday.
Anique<br />
NAME: ANIQUE HERBERT<br />
AGE: 24<br />
OCCUPATION: GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER AT THE HOUSE HOTEL<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
As a child I dreamt of being in Miss Universe and when the opportunity presented itself, my sister<br />
encouraged me to. Also, it is a medium through which I can develop my best self and<br />
encourage others to do the same.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Successfully completing my BA in Drama with Upper Second Class Honours. Many people don’t have<br />
the chance to receive an education and I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
One of my pet peeves is getting my feet wet when it rains.
Shannon<br />
NAME: SHANNON HARRIS<br />
AGE: 21<br />
OCCUPATION: MODEL / ENTREPRENEUR / SALES ASSOCIATE<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I believe that this is the perfect timing and opportunity for me to further develop a platform to not only<br />
represent my country, but also help, teach, motivate, as well as inspire other females and our<br />
youth, not only locally but also internationally.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Being signed as a model to one of the top agencies worldwide, Elite Model Management, while<br />
maintaining my happiness, which is equally important to me.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I must have a water bottle or two with me wherever I go!
Julia<br />
NAME: JULIA TROTMAN<br />
AGE: 24<br />
OCCUPATION: CLERICAL OFFICER<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
Entering the Miss Universe Barbados Pageant was my way of challenging my usually very shy and<br />
reserved self through the networking opportunities provided by the pageant.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Successfully completing university.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I love to bake!
Kenya<br />
NAME: KENYA BHOLA<br />
AGE: 23<br />
OCCUPATION: RETAIL ASSISTANT<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
Initially, I entered because someone believed in me. I then grasped this opportunity of a lifetime<br />
allowing me to network with other ambitious women, while also bettering myself along this journey.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Pursuing my BA in Management with a concentration in Marketing while working full time at Sandy Lane<br />
Hotel and, the launch of my online store.<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I love playing golf but I don't really watch it.
Ukweli<br />
NAME: UKWELI WILSON<br />
AGE: 22<br />
OCCUPATION: PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS/MODEL<br />
WHY YOU ENTERED MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS:<br />
I embrace the concepts of alignment and timing and I believe that this opportunity presented itself at a<br />
time where I truly emulated, and continue to emulate the theme of the pageant 'confidently<br />
beautiful'.<br />
YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:<br />
Being able to support myself at a young age<br />
A FUN FACT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU:<br />
I met my favourite celeb Drake!
The winner of Miss Universe Barbados <strong>2016</strong> will be representing Barbados at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant. In addition to the title and the<br />
right to represent us at the Miss Universe pageant, this year the winner will also be wearing a new crown. The “Broken Trident” crown,<br />
unveiled on August 28, <strong>2016</strong> via social media, will be on display from September 12th at The Royal Shop, the official jewellers of the Miss<br />
Universe Barbados franchise. With an estimated value of BDS$10,000, the one of a kind jewel encrusted piece was designed and produced<br />
by world renowned bespoke jewellers – God Diamonds in Thailand. The crown contains pearls, blue and yellow sapphires, and Swarovski<br />
crystals.<br />
In designing the crown, God Diamonds stated that “we wanted to create something distinctly unique to Barbados.” Borrowing from<br />
elements of our national flag, the crown for Miss Universe Barbados features a Broken trident found at the top and centre of the crown,<br />
whilst blue sapphires are used to represent the sea and sky of Barbados. The gold in our nation’s flag is depicted by the yellow sapphire<br />
that represents the sand of the island’s beaches.<br />
The use of pearl and other visual elements was inspired by the sea and marine life which is woven into the tapestry of life and culture in<br />
Barbados.
FIRST PLACE PRIZES<br />
TOTAL CASH AND PRICES<br />
VALUED AT$115,387<br />
MISS UNIVERSE BARBADOS CROWN – VALUE AT $10,000<br />
SASH -VALUED AT $500<br />
PORTFOLIO SHOOT WITH FADIL BERISHA, CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER IN NEW YORK CITY - VALUED AT $3,000<br />
ONE YEAR OF SPA SERVICES AT BANSURI SPA - VALUED AT $2,000<br />
A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF L'OREAL MAKE UP - VALUED AT $1,500<br />
ONE YEAR GYM MEMBERSHIP AT BASSABASSA GYM - VALUED AT $4,800<br />
WARDROBE FOR MUO FROM PINK LEMONADE - VALUED AT $7,500<br />
SHERRI HILL GOWN - VALUED AT $2,000<br />
CUSTOM MICHAEL COSTELLO GOWN FOR MUO - VALUED AT $15,000<br />
WARDROBE FOR MUO (INC FIVE CUSTOM WAYNE SMITH GOWNS) - VALUED AT $15,000<br />
FIFTEEN PAIRS OF SHOES SOLE ADDICTION - VALUED AT $4,000<br />
JEWELLERY FROM ROYAL SHOP - VALUED AT $3,500<br />
DENTAL SERVICES – WHITENING AND MAINTENANCE FOR ONE YEAR ‘A DENTAL CLINIC’ - VALUED AT $2,500<br />
WEEKEND FOR TWO AT CRANE RESORT - VALUED AT $1,500<br />
PROFESSIONAL MU TRAINING (LU) - VALUED AT $4,000<br />
<strong>MUB</strong> PIN BY GOD’S DIAMONDS - VALUED AT $150<br />
HAIR CARE (CAPELLO HAIR SALON) - VALUED AT $2,500<br />
THREE PAIRS DESIGNER EYEWEAR FOR SUN COLLECTION EYEWEAR FROM EYE FOCUS INC - VALUED AT $2,500<br />
MAKE-UP SERVICES BY FACES BY ACKHEEM - VALUED AT $4,500<br />
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO SHOOT – NIGEL WALLACE - VALUED AT $1,500<br />
TOP TIER SMART PHONE FROM FLOW - VALUED AT $2,200<br />
TABLET WITH COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI FOR ONE YEAR - VALUED AT $1,400<br />
MOBILE SERVICE FOR ONE YEAR (500 MINUTES, 4GB DATA, [BOLT ON] - VALUED AT $2,317<br />
SUPERFAST FIBER MAX PACKAGE FOR INTERNET ONE YEAR - VALUED AT $1,320<br />
FLOW TV MAX PACKAGE ONE YEAR - VALUED AT $1,200<br />
ONE WEEK TRIP TO NYC (AIR AND HOTEL) - VALUED AT $7,000<br />
PERSONAL TRAINING WITH NEIL GILKES - VALUED AT $2,500<br />
LUGGAGE (SET OF SIX PIECES) - VALUED AT $1,000<br />
ONE YEAR COMPLIMENTARY SIMPLY DISTINCTIVE DRY CLEANING SERVICES - VALUED AT$4,500<br />
TWO TICKETS BA - VALUED AT $4,000
FIRST RUNNER UP PRIZES<br />
TOTAL CASH AND PRICES<br />
VALUED AT $11,969<br />
WEEKEND FOR TWO BOUGAINVILLEA RESORT - VALUED AT $1,200<br />
TABLET - VALUED AT $1,200<br />
DINNER FOR 2 AT TAPAS - VALUED AT $300<br />
LIFE & STYLE BOUTIQUE CLOTHING - VALUED AT $750<br />
SIX MONTH GYM MEMBERSHIP AT BASSABASSA GYM - VALUED AT $2400<br />
BANSURI SPA DAY PACKAGE – VALUED AT $300<br />
LUNCH FOR 2 AT BUZO OSTERIA ITALIANA - VALUED AT $200<br />
JEWELLERY FROM ROYAL SHOP - VALUED AT $1,500<br />
SMART PHONE FROM FLOW - VALUED AT $1,700<br />
MOBILE SERVICE FOR SIX MONTHS (500 MINUTES, 4GB DATA, [BOLT ON] - VALUED AT $1,159<br />
SIX MONTHS COMPLIMENTARY SUPERFAST FIBER MAX PACKAGE FOR INTERNET - VALUED AT $660<br />
SIX MONTHS COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGE FROM FLOW TV MAX - VALUED AT $600<br />
SECOND RUNNER UP PRIZES<br />
TOTAL CASH AND PRICES<br />
VALUED AT $5,962<br />
TIAMI CRUISE FOR TWO - VALUED AT $300<br />
DRESS FROM BUTTERFLY - VALUED AT $500<br />
JEWELLERY FROM ROYAL SHOP - VALUED AT $750<br />
SMART PHONE FROM FLOW - VALUED AT $1,600<br />
MOBILE SERVICE FOR THREE MONTHS (500 MINUTES, 4GB DATA, [BOLT ON] - VALUED AT $772<br />
THREE MONTHS COMPLIMENTARY SUPERFAST FIBER MAX PACKAGE FOR INTERNET - VALUED AT $440<br />
THREE MONTHS COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGE FOR FLOW TV MAX PACKAGE - VALUED AT $400<br />
FLOW TABLET - VALUED AT $1200
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