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| Formation | 1956 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Suva |
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Miss Fiji is a national Beauty pageant in Fiji.
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| Formation | 1956 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Suva |
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Miss Fiji is a national Beauty pageant in Fiji.
In 1956, the Miss Fiji Pageant Association was established under the auspices of the local government and Fiji Airways, marking a significant moment in the nation's cultural and social history. This event was previously known as the Miss Hibiscus National Pageant, which had been a cherished tradition in Fiji, celebrating the beauty, talent, and cultural heritage of Fijian women. The first Miss Fiji crowned was Liebling Marlow, who set a high standard for future contestants with her grace and poise.
The pageant evolved over the years, gaining prestige and becoming a vital platform for young women to showcase their abilities and represent their country on the global stage. In 1979, Fiji made its debut in the Miss Universe pageant with Tanya Whiteside as its representative. This milestone was a proud moment for the nation, as it highlighted Fiji's growing presence in the international pageantry scene and provided a unique opportunity for its contestants to engage with diverse cultures and global audiences.
Since then, the Miss Fiji pageant has continued to be a significant event, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage and the aspirations of its people. The collaboration with organizations like Fiji Airways underscores the importance of national pride and international representation, helping to elevate the status of the pageant and its participants. [1]
In 2023 History was made, Fiji won its first International title. Alisha Idana won Miss World Supermodel Teen at the world Supermodel Pageant in Tasmania [2]
In 2024, Manshika Prasad was initially named the winner only to be told two days later that the title's winner was Nadine Roberts. Miss Universe Fiji, run by Lux Projects, issued a press release saying that Prasad had been chosen in a rigged vote which favoured a “Fiji Indian” contestant to win because it would bring financial benefits to the event's manager. However, media reported that Roberts had been married to Jamie McIntyre, a man closely associated with Lux Projects. [3] The Miss Universe Organization went on to reappoint Prasad as the winner following an investigation. [4]
| Year | Miss Hibiscus |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Liebling Marlow |
| 1957 | Filimaina Koto [5] |
| 1959 | Robin Ann Riemenschnei |
| 1960 | Emma Whitcombe |
| 1962 | Eta Uluvula Qereqeretabua [6] |
| 1963 | Ruci Koroi |
| 1964 | Patricia Pickering |
| 1970 | Adi Talatoka Lalabalavu (Miss US Consulate) |
| 1972 | Esther Quai-Hoi |
| 1974 | Sandra Hazelman |
| 1975 | Michele Smith |
| 1978 | Tanya Whiteside (Miss Tiki Togs) |
| 1979 | Margaret Singh |
| 1980 | Lynn Michelle MacDonald |
| 1981 | Loretta Ragg |
| 1982 | Lorna Cristoferson |
| 1983 | Annie Raymond |
| 1984 | Irene Butt |
| 1985 | Ulamila Kaisau |
| 1986 | Jane Sharon |
| 1988 | Lenora Qereqeretabua (Miss BNZ) |
| 1989 | Natalie Grey (Miss BNZ) |
| 1990 | Litia Dewa (Miss FTIB) |
| 1991 | Sala Toganivalu |
| 1992 | Ilisapeci Kubuabola (Miss Reserve Bank of Fiji) |
| 1994 | Miranda Foon (Miss Courts) |
| 1995 | Jacqueline Mavoa (Miss Reserve Bank of Fiji) |
| 1996 | Lynda Tabuya (Miss Suva City Council) |
| 1997 | Letila Mitchell (Miss Pasifika Communications) |
| 1998 | Ranadi Johnston |
| 1999 | Joanne Terubea (Miss Reserve Bank of Fiji) |
| 2002 | Sheetal Shivani Ram |
| 2004 | Aishwarya Sukhdeo |
| 2005 | Shital Ram |
| 2006 | Lusia Delai (Miss Reserve Bank of Fiji) |
| 2007 | Patricia Ann Naisara (Miss FMF) |
| 2008 | Filomena Tuivanualevu Tagivetaua (Miss FBC) |
| 2009 | Merewalesi Nailatikau (Miss FNPF) |
| 2010 | Sera Tikotikoivatu (Miss Suva City Council) |
| 2011 | Alisi Rabukawaqa (Miss Suva City Council) |
| 2012 | Drue Slatter (Miss Mai Life Magazine) |
| 2013 | Priscilla Preetika Reddy (Miss FBC) |
| 2014 | Nanise Noel Ragarau Rainima (Miss APCO) |
| 2015 | Marie Fall (Miss Carpenters) |
| 2016 | Anne Dunn (Miss Home & Living) |
| 2017 | Candace Veramu (Miss Telecom Fiji) |
| 2018 | Jessica Fong (Miss Fiji Society for the Blind) |
| 2024 | Melania Tora (Miss Tents & Awnings) |
| 2025 | Rhyelle Aisea (Miss National Fire Authority) |
First held in 2015, The Miss Fiji Pageant was established to give winners of municipal-level pageants across the country—from Fiji’s 13 town and city municipalities—the chance to compete for a national title, and ultimately represent Fiji at the regional level. Before the national pageant was founded, Fiji’s representative to the regional competition was traditionally selected through the Miss Hibiscus pageant. Under that older system, Fiji won two Miss South Pacific (now Miss Pacific Islands) crowns: Merewalesi Nailatikau in 2009 [7] and Alisi Rabukawaqa in 2011 [8] . Under the new format, Anne Christine Dunn became the first woman to win at all three levels—municipal, national, and regional—when she won municipal (Hibiscus), was crowned Miss Fiji, and went on to win Miss Pacific Islands 2016. Her sweep was widely referred to in local media as the “Dunn Deal” [9] .
As of 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Maciu Katamotu and Miss Fiji Pageant Director Ana Tuiketei have confirmed that members of the Fijian diaspora living abroad are also invited to send representatives to participate in the pageant.
| Year | National Pageant Host | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss Pacific Islands | Regional Pageant Host |
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| 2015 | Nadi | Zaira Begg (Miss Ba) | 3rd Runner Up |  Cook Islands |
| 2016 | Sigatoka | Anne Dunn (Miss Suva) | 'Miss Pacific Islands 2016' [10] |  Samoa |
| 2017 | Suva | Halley Qaqa (Miss Nasinu) | 2nd Runner Up |  Fiji |
| 2019 | Sigatoka | Jessica Fong (Miss Suva) | Unplaced |  Papua New Guinea |
| 2026 | Suva | TBD | TBD | Fiji |
| Year | Miss Hibiscus | Placement at Miss South Pacific | Regional Pageant Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 (Inaugural Appearence) | Jacqueline Movoa | Unplaced |  Tonga |
| 1997 | Letila Mitchell | 1st Runner Up |  New Zealand |
| 1998 | Ranadi Johnson | 1st Runner Up | Samoa |
| 1999 | Joanne Kakoa Terubea | 4th Runner Up | Tonga |
| 2002 | Sheetal Shivani Ram | Unplaced | Cook Islands |
| 2008 | Filomena Tuivanualevu Tagivetaua | 3rd Runner Up |  American Samoa |
| 2009 | Merewalesi Nailatikau | 'Miss South Pacific 2009' [11] | Fiji |
| 2010 | Sera Tikotikoivatu | 3rd Runner Up | Papua New Guinea |
| 2011 | Alisi Rabukawaqa | 'Miss South Pacific 2011' [12] | Samoa |
| 2012 | Drue Slatter | 2nd Runner Up | American Samoa |
| 2013 | Priscilla Preetika Reddy | Unplaced |  Solomon Islands |
| 2014 | Nanise Noel Rainima | 2nd Runner Up | Samoa |
| Year | Division | Miss Fiji | Placement at Miss Universe | Special awards | Notes | |
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| Paris Jade directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | ||||||
| 2024 | Eastern Division | Manshika Prasad | Unplaced | |||
| Hibiscus Festival of Fiji (Fiji Airways) directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe between 1979―1981 | ||||||
| Did not compete between 1982—2023 | ||||||
| 1981 | Central Division | Lynn Michelle McDonald | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete in 1980 | ||||||
| 1979 | Central Division | Tanya Whiteside | Unplaced | |||
| Year | Division | Miss Fiji World | Placement at Miss World | Special awards | Notes | |
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| Andhy Blake directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World from 2012 | ||||||
| Did not compete since 2018—Present | ||||||
| 2017 | Central Division | Nanise Noel Ragarau Rainima[ citation needed ] | Unplaced |
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| 2016 | Western Division | Pooja Priyanka | Unplaced |
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| 2015 | Central Division | Brittany Hazelman | Unplaced |
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| 2014 | Western Division | Charlene Sulueti Tafuna'i | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Western Division | Caireen Erbsleben | Unplaced | |||
| 2012 | Western Division | Koini Elesi Vakaloloma [a] | Unplaced |
| Torika Watters, the original of Miss World Fiji 2012 did not come to Miss World. A Runner-up, Koini Elesi Vakaloloma was appointed by the committee to compete at Miss World 2012 in Inner Mongolia, China. | |
| Did not compete between 2005—2011 | ||||||
| Unknown directorship — a franchise holder to Miss World in 2004 | ||||||
| 2004 | Central Division | Aishwarya Sukhdeo | Unplaced |
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| Year | Division | Miss Fiji Earth | Placement at Miss Earth | Special awards | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asvin Singh directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Earth from 2014 | |||||||
| 2024 | Western Division | Ashlin Alveena Prasad [13] | Unplaced | ||||
| 2023 | Central Division | Sera Volavola | Did not compete | ||||
| Did not compete since 2020—2022 | |||||||
| 2019 | Central Division | Zaira Begg | Unplaced |
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| Did not compete between 2016—2018 | |||||||
| 2015 | Central Division | Shyla Angela Prasad | Unplaced |
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| 2014 | Central Division | Zoe McCraken | Unplaced | ||||
| Talents Fiji directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Earth in 2012 | |||||||
| Did not compete in 2013 | |||||||
| 2012 | Central Division | Esther Cheyanne Foss | Unplaced |
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| Unknown directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Earth in 2007 | |||||||
| Did not compete between 2008—2011 | |||||||
| 2007 | Central Division | Minal Maneesha Ali | Unplaced | ||||
| Year | Division | Miss Fiji International | Placement at Miss International | Special awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talents Fiji directorship — a franchise holder to Miss International in 2012 | ||||||
| Did not compete since 2013—Present | ||||||
| 2012 | Central Division | Kesaia Kacilala | Did not compete | Due to lack of sponsorship, Kesaia did not attend the Miss International 2012 in Okinawa, Japan. | ||
| Unknown directorship — a franchise holder to Miss International between 1994―1996 | ||||||
| Did not compete between 1997—2011 | ||||||
| 1996 | Central Division | Sharlotte R. Johenson | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Central Division | Rejieli Ratu | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Central Division | Sunita Devi | Top 15 | |||
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