Miss Universe Malaysia 2020
Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 will be the 58th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia pageant. The grand finale was originally scheduled for 5 March 2020, then being delayed from April 2020 and once again to 11 July 2020 before being rescheduled to 5 September 2020. It was originally to be held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, but it was changed to live virtually at Miss Universe Malaysia website.[1][2]
| Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2020 |
| Presenters | TBA |
| Entertainment | TBA |
| Entrants | 18 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | TBA |
| Congeniality | TBA |
| Photogenic | TBA |
Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur will crown her successor at end of the event.[3]The winner will represent Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2020 at a yet-to-be revealed location. The winner will also receive a cash prize and sponsored prizes with a combined value of RM 180,000 and a full education scholarship from HELP University.[4]
Results
| Final Results | Contestants |
|---|---|
| Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 | TBA |
| 1st Runner-up | TBA |
| 2nd Runner-up | TBA |
| 3rd Runner-up | TBA |
| Top 10 | TBA |
Subsidiary Titles
| Awards | Contestants |
|---|---|
| Miss Body Beautiful | TBA |
| Best in Evening Gown | TBA |
| Miss Congeniality | TBA |
| Miss Online Personality | TBA |
| Miss La Jung Youthful Forever | TBA |
| Miss Auto Bavaria Elegance | TBA |
| Miss Dermalogica Healthy Skin | TBA |
| Miss Skinz Sanctuary Flawless Skin | TBA |
| Miss Strip Body Confidence | TBA |
| Miss Glojas Beautiful | TBA |
| Miss Habib | TBA |
| Shawn Cutler Hair Award | TBA |
Gala night
The Miss Universe Malaysia was originally to be held on April 16, 2020 but on March 16, 2020, every events in Malaysia have to be cancel (or postponed) due to the disease transmission of COVID-19. This is just a precautionary measures for everyone in Malaysia.[5]
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this year's gala will be held on September 5 in the form of e-Gala with no audience present physically during the event. The e-Gala will be broadcast live on the official website of Miss Universe Malaysia. During the livestream, audiences get to vote for the Miss Body Beautiful, Best in Evening Gown and the winner of Miss Universe Malaysia.[1][2] The public could watch the live-streamed competition by purchasing tickets to the show on the Miss Universe Malaysia website, with 20 per cent of the proceeds to be channelled to a chosen charity.[2]
Official contestants
Official 18 Finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020.[6][7]
Color Key:
| Declared as Winner | |
| Ended as Top 4 Finalists | |
| Ended as Top 10 Semifinalists | |
| Eliminated or Quit |
| Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Occupation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelina Chan Yin Ling | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Penang | Radio announcer and mermaid coach | |
| Celine Foo | 25 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Kuala Lumpur | Sales distributor | |
| Charissa Chong Su Huey | 25 | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | Selangor | Content creator | |
| Chloe Ching Poh Yee | 24 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Kuala Lumpur | Biochemistry student | |
| Ooi Erjun | 22 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | Selangor | Marketing executive | |
| Francisca Luhong James | 24 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Sarawak | Public relations & marketing executive and part-time model | |
| Gladys Liew Chi Mun | 23 | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | Perak | High Technology Marketing student | |
| Haylynn Tan Siau Thong | 20 | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | Selangor | Occupational Therapy student | |
| Louisa Ananthan | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Kuala Lumpur | Law student | |
| Yong Meei Yeng | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Selangor | Dentist | |
| Meme Yaw Mee Mee | 25 | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | Sabah | Cabin crew | |
| Neha Verma | 21 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | Kuala Lumpur | Accounting & Finance graduate (Honours) and volunteer teacher | |
| Prissha Gerald | 21 | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | Johor | Hotelier | |
| Pritha Manivannan | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Kuala Lumpur | Actress, news anchor & producer | |
| Quinn Fung Wei Qing | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Pahang | Music teacher | |
| Rindsay Rachelle Laige | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Sabah | Law student | |
| Serene Chai Yong Bin | 25 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Johor | Actress and model |
Judges
- Dato' Hans Isaac - actor, director and producer.[2]
- Datin Selwinder Kaur - Glojas by Smart International Aesthetic chief operating officer.[2]
- Dr Nicholas Lim - La Jung Aesthetic Clinic medical director and aesthetic medical practitioner.[2]
- Deborah Priya Henry - Miss Universe Malaysia 2011.[2]
- Carven Ong - Carven Ong Couture creative designer.[2]
- Michelle Lam - Esthetics International Group director.[2]
- Shawn Loong - Shawn Cutler Group of Salons founder, creative director and celebrity stylist.[2]
- Elizabeth Lee - Bowerhouse co-founder.[2]
Webisodes
The finalists will be featured in an online show, The Next 2020 Miss Universe Malaysia, comprising 18 episodes scheduled to be aired starting January 23, 2020, followed by 10 episodes of their journey leading to the crowning of Miss Universe Malaysia on online lifestyle channel, hurr.tv. The webisodes will also be available on the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization YouTube channel and the hurr.tv mobile app.[4]
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed/appeared at other international/national beauty pageants:
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References
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