Miss Jamaica World Explained

Miss Jamaica World
Formation:1959
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Kingston
Location:Jamaica
Membership:Miss World
Language:English
Leader Title:Franchise Holder
Leader Name:Crown of Beauty Jamaica
Key People:Weston Haughton, Dahlia Harris
Website:Official website

Miss Jamaica World is a national beauty pageant in Jamaica that selects a contestant to represent the country in the Miss World beauty pageant.

History

The Miss Jamaica pageant's predecessor, the "Miss Jamaica Contest", dates back to 1959. The winner of Miss Jamaica represents Jamaica at the Miss World pageant from 1959 to present. The title of Miss Jamaica World was officially coined in 1978. The 1976 and 1977 representatives were appointed by then licence holder Mickey Haughton-James of the Spartan Health Club. Spartan held the franchise from 1976 to 2012 and resumed its leadership in 2017.

In 2018, Miss World Organization announced that the franchise to stage the Miss Jamaica World pageant as a precursor to Miss World has been granted to Crown of Beauty Jamaica Limited, whose principals are local playwright and impresario Aston Cooke and veteran entertainment specialist Weston Haughton.

Jamaica sent its first representative to Miss World in 1959. To date Jamaica has now garnered four Miss World titles (1963, 1976, 1993, and 2019).

Titleholders

Color key
  • Declared as Winner
  • Ended as runner-up
  • Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
The winner of Miss Jamaica World represents her country at Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
YearMiss JamaicaPlacementSpecial Awards
1959Sheila Mechtilde ChongTop 15
1962Chriss LeonTop 15
1963Carole CrawfordMiss World 1963
1964Erica Jeanne Cooke5th Runner-up
1965 Carol Joan McFarlane
1966Yvonne Walter
1967Laurel Williams
1968Karlene Waddel
1969Marlyn E. Taylor[1] Top 15
1970Elizabeth Ann Lindo
1971Ava Joy Gill4th Runner-up
1972Gail Geraldeen Phillips
1973Patsy Yuen2nd Runner-up
1974Andrea LyonTop 15
1976Cindy BreakspeareMiss World 1976
1977Sandra KongWithdrew
1978Joan McDonald
1979Debbie Campbell2nd Runner-up
1980Michelle HarrisTop 15
1981Sandra Cunningham2nd Runner-up
1982Cornelia ParchmentUnplaced
1983Cathi Levy3rd Runner-up
1984Jacqueline CrichtonUnplaced
1985Alison Barnett4th Runner-up
1986Lisa MahfoodUnplaced
1987Janice WhittinghamUnplaced
1988Andrea HaynesUnplaced
1989Natasha MarcanikUnplaced
1990Erica AquartTop 10Caribbean Queen of Beauty
1991Sandra Foster3rd Runner-upCaribbean Queen of Beauty
1992Julie Ann BradfordUnplaced
1993Lisa HannaCaribbean Queen of Beauty
1994Johanna Ulett
1995
1996Selena Delgado
1997Michell MoodieCaribbean Queen of Beauty
1998Christine StrawTop 10Caribbean Queen of Beauty
1999Desiree DePassCaribbean Queen of Beauty
2000Ayisha Richards
2001 Regina Beavers
2002Danielle O'Hayon
2003Jade FulfordTop 17Caribbean Queen of Beauty
Beach Beauty (Top 10)
2004Tonoya ToyloyMiss Scholarship
2005Terri-Karelle GriffithTop 16Beach Beauty (Top 19)
2006Sara Lawrence3rd Runner-upCaribbean Queen of Beauty
Beach Beauty (Top 25)
2007Yendi PhillippsTop 16Beach Beauty (1st Runner-up)
Beauty with a Purpose (Top 5)
Top Model (Top 7)
Sports and Fitness (Top 16)
Performing Talent (Top 18)
2008Brittany LyonsPerforming Talent (Top 19)
2009Kerrie BaylisSports and Fitness (1st Runner-up)
Best World Designer Dress Award (2nd Runner-up)
Top Model (Top 12)
Beach Beauty (Top 20)
2010Chantal Raymond
2011Danielle Crosskill Sports and Fitness (Top 24)
2012Deanna Robins5th Runner-upCaribbean Queen of Beauty
Performing Talent (Top 5)
Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10)
Top Model (Top 10)
Sports and Fitness (Top 24)
Beach Beauty (Top 40)
2013Gina HargitayTop 10Caribbean Queen of Beauty
Beach Beauty (3rd Runner-up)
Best in Interview (1st Place)
2014Laurie-Ann ChinSports and Fitness (Top 29)
2015Sanneta Myrie3rd Runner-upCaribbean Queen of Beauty
Performing Talent (2nd Runner-up)
Best in Interview (4th Runner-up)
Multimedia Award (Top 5)
2016Ashlie Barrett
2017Solange SinclairTop 10Caribbean Queen of Beauty
Sports and Fitness (Top 23)
2018Kadijah Robinson[2] Top 5Caribbean Queen of BeautyBeauty with a Purpose (Top 12)
2019Toni-Ann SinghMiss World 2019Miss World Talent
2020 colspan=5
2021Khalia Hall[3] Miss World Talent (Top 27)
Miss World Sport (Top 32)
2022 colspan=5
2023Shanique Singh[4]
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Trivia

Miss Jamaica 1963 is the shortest woman in history to win Miss World. She is 5inchesft3inchesin (ftin) tall.

Cindy Breakspeare is the mother of Damian Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley.

Joan McDonald was the first to hold the official title of Miss Jamaica World. She is also the first winner of full African descent. Her win came at a time when public pressure built up for winners who represented the dominant ethnic group in Jamaica.

Lisa Hanna is currently a Member of Parliament and former Minister of Youth and Culture.

Miss Jamaica World 1991, Sandra Foster, represented Jamaica at Miss Universe 1989 and made Top Ten.

Miss Jamaica World 1989, Janice Sewell, is currently working as Human Resources.

Miss Jamaica World 1995, Imani Duncan, currently serves as a Senator.

Regina Beavers became the youngest title holder, she won at age 17 in 2001.

Miss Jamaica World 1998, Christine Straw, later represented Jamaica in Miss Universe 2004, making the Top Ten.

Miss Jamaica World 2005, Terri-Karelle Griffith-Reid, is a successful keynote speaker, events and TV host. She is the host of the popular talent show Digicel Rising Stars, which was previously hosted by Yendi Phillipps from 2008 to 2009.

Miss Jamaica World 2006 was subject to controversy when she got pregnant during her reign. Miss World CEO Julia Morley allowed her to retain her title as Miss World Caribbean.

Miss Jamaica World 2007, Yendi Phillipps, went on to win Miss Jamaica Universe in 2010 and placed first runner-up at Miss Universe 2010.

Miss Jamaica World 2009, Kerrie Baylis later represented Jamaica at Miss Universe 2013 but was unplaced.

Miss Jamaica World 2017 and Miss World Caribbean 2017 Solange Sinclair is the granddaughter of deceased Hollywood actress Madge Sinclair who had notable roles as Queen Aoleon in Coming to America and the voice of Sarabi in Disney's The Lion King.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamaica Gleaner . PressReader . 22 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Khadijah Robinson Crowned Miss Jamaica World 2018. jamaica-gleaner.com. 1 September 2018. 1 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Khalia Hall wins Miss Jamaica World 2021. The Gleaner. October 9, 2021.
  4. News: Medical student Shanique Singh named Miss Jamaica World 2022. The Gleaner. 4 December 2022. 22 January 2023.