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Shubasini (centre) is flanked by (from left) Sow, Yew, Chong and Lim at the pageant’s crowning and results-announcement ceremony.
IT WAS her late father’s wish that she win a beauty pageant, and Shubasini Revichandren fulfilled that dream when she was crowned Miss Malaysia Petite Spokesperson (MMPS) 2017.
Her father, S. Revichandren, passed away two months ago due to epilepsy complications. He encouraged her to win the crown after he saw her compete in a different beauty pageant five years ago.
The 28-year-old from Puchong said she still had the support of her mother, two younger sisters and other family members.
“Their encouragement kept me going throughout the challenges in the competition, like when some relatives criticised me for being disrespectful by competing in a pageant after my late father’s passing,” she said.
On what she plans to do next, Shubasini said she wants to complete her Human Resources degree and continue running her aircraft parts and supply business.
“My late father placed great emphasis on education. It was challenging to juggle my studies and job while training for the pageant.
“I hope to become a role model for petite women and show the world what we can do,” said the businesswoman who previously worked as an air stewardess.
In addition to the top prize, Shubasini won five of the pageant’s subsidiary titles – Miss Popularity, Miss Beautiful Skin, Miss Intelligent, Miss Photogenic and Miss PNCM Catwalk.
Yew Hoe Yan, 20, was crowned first runner-up while Litsan Chong, 29, was the second runner-up.
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Ong Ying Wei, a 24-year-old from Melaka, demonstrating her skill with hyper realistic drawings during the pageant’s talent show segment.
Sow Huey Ru, 27, was third runner-up while Beledees Lavaours Lim, 21, took the fourth runner-up spot.
Organised by iTiara Production Sdn Bhd and presented by AGP Group, MMPS was a pageant that aimed to empower women, especially petite ladies.
Participants of the pageant formerly known as Miss Malaysia Petite Universal had to be under 167.5cm in height, single and aged between 18 and 29 years old.
MMPS organising chairman Irene Tan said the top three winners took home prizes worth between RM20,000 and RM30,000 each.
“The pageant’s emphasis is on grooming and training so the contestants can carry themselves with poise and confidence.
“It is also a good opportunity for Malaysian talents because we have plenty of beautiful and petite women. The contest is a way of promoting a part of our identity,” she said.
Tan, the Miss Petite International 2012/2013 winner, could relate to how petite women felt.
“We want a platform to showcase our talents, skills and beauty, while removing stereotypes about height.
“I believe the true gift of life is to sincerely give to others,” said Tan, adding that she planned to continue organising MMPS until she is able to find a successor.
The MMPS 2017 finale held at HGH Convention Centre in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, included a musical theatre performance involving the 25 contestants, a talent show segment by seven contestants, as well as Q&A and role-playing sessions involving the top 10 finalists.
Yew said one of the best things from the competition was the friendship of her fellow contestants, who became her new family.
“I also had to learn how to manage my time, as I had to go for classes at the university in the morning and dance lessons at night,” said the girl from Klang, who is pursuing a diploma in Mass Communications.
For Chong, the pageant offered an opportunity to get her out of her comfort zone.
“I come from the corporate world, so beauty pageants were not something I would have considered several years ago,” said the Penang-born, Kuala Lumpur-based lawyer who specialises in international arbitration.
“I joined MMPS to challenge myself and upon my friend’s suggestion.
“I believe that if you never try, you’ll never know whether something is for you or not,” Chong added.
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