In Guyana news, eighteen young men and women were last Sunday revealed to the public as contenders in the Miss and Mr Guyana Talented Teen pageants this year slated for September.
This is the 12th edition of the Simpli Royal Miss Guyana Talented Teen Pageant and the introduction of the Mr Talented Teen contest which is expected to be steamy-hot, based on the line up.
The Miss Guyana Talented Teen contestants are Miss Cummingsburg Crystal Fraser, Miss Peter’s Hall Tiffany Bonner, Miss Enmore Chelsea France, Miss Liliendaal Riona Howell, Miss Plaisance Tiffany Ferguson, Miss Lethem Onika Rose, Miss Campbellville Jamaise Klass, Miss Victoria Greneshawana Cummings, and Miss Linden Romichell Clement.
The Mr Guyana Teen contestants are Mr Parika Kevin Smith, Mr Lacytown Omkaror Brumell, Mr Beterverwagting Kefa Smith, Mr Grove Fazil Rahaman, Mr West Bank Demerara David Loncke, Mr Anna Regina Dennis Glasgow, Mr Diamond Linden Isles, Mr New Amsterdam Royden James, and Mr Prashad Nagar Mark Junor.
- Courtesy of The Guyana Times The Miss Guyana Talented Teen delegates at the Red House, Kingston, Georgetown on Sunday
The nine males were sashed by reigning Mr Guyana/United Nations Teen Devon Hernandes, while the beauties were sashed by reigning Miss Guyana Universe and newly-crowned Miss Guyana World, Ruqayyah Boyer. At the simple sashing ceremony, there were a few past beauty queens including Miss Talented Teen 2007 Jenelle Cox, Ulex Atwell, and others. The reigning Miss Guyana Talented Teen Sharona Haniff was also present at the prestigious event.
They claimed the teen pageant has shaped their careers. Miss Guyana PlusSize Queen, recently certified Dr Pertab was also at the event and reminisced on her time in the pageant and the challenges she was confronted with during her pageantry career.
Speaking with Guyana Times, Simpli Royal Chief Executive Officer Pamela Dillon explained that this is the 12th year for the Miss Talented Teen Pageant, but the first for the Mr Talented Teen Pageant.
Proper training
She disclosed that for the past 11 years, young men were trained to escort the young ladies on stage, noting that this is the first year they are being asked to compete.
“These young men are going to go through the rigors of pageantry… training… they will definitely be doing a charity… they are going to develop their talent… they are learning ballroom dancing and they are learning to behave in a social background,” Dillon added.
On pageant night, the contestants will be competing in a national wear, swimwear, evening gown, talent and intelligence segments. The crowned Miss Talented Teen will represent Guyana in a similar pageant in a Caribbean territory.
- Courtesy of The Guyana Times The Mr Talented Teen contestants at the sashing ceremony
However, Dillon explained that sponsorship is a challenge for the organisation, but is keeping her fingers crossed that the business community will come on board.
Motivator
Miss Guyana World, Ruqayyah Boyer was given the mandate to charge the teenagers as they step into competition mode, encouraging them to stay focused and maintain a personality that will win the hearts of the judges and the audience.
She also charged them to stay confident while reiterating that hard work will bring success.
Meanwhile, at the sashing ceremony, there were some outstanding performances by Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company Limited Jingle and Song Competition finalist Michael Small, who sang “I Was Here”, an R&B hit that was soothing for the occasion.
Y3K also performed a few pieces along with a spectacular rendition of the National Anthem. Nelsion Nurse also launched his new collection of high fashion design, which was definitely intriguing and well received by the persons present.
- Courtesy of The Guyana Times Guyana Times photographer Carl Croker receiving his award
from Miss Talented Teen 2007 Jenelle Babb
Four persons were also rewarded for their continuous support to Simpli Royal, including Guyana Times photographer Carl Croker, National Communications Network (NCN) Programme Manager Wendy Hermanstine, Former Miss Guyana Talented Teen Ulex Atwell and Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company official Marvin Peirce.
Article courtesy The Guyana Times
