Miss Universe Singapore 2022: Get to know the Top 10 finalists
Ten finalists will be vying for the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2022 and have the opportunity to represent Singapore at Miss Universe 2022 later this year.
The winner will also be able to wear the only lab-grown diamond crown designed and made in Singapore and take home prizes including a lab-grown diamond jewelry set worth $25,000.
Miss Universe Singapore organization headed by former titleholder Valerie Lim has yet to announce the final date for this year's national competition.
Last year's winner, Nandita Banna, made history after placing in the Top 16 during Miss Universe 2021. She was the first Singapore representative to reach the semi-finals at Miss Universe in 34 years.
Meet this year's Top 10 finalists:
Amira Yunos - Amira just graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication studies, and is currently interning. In 2018, this amateur poet won the High Distinction Award for the "Love @ the Gallery 2" poetry competition.
Andrea Dias - As a student in hospitality, Andrea is passionate about sustainability. She credits her mother as her biggest inspiration. Andrea says, “My mom is an incredible woman who has always been the pillar of support for my family, as well as her late sister's family.”
Carissa Yap - As a business student at the National University of Singapore, Carissa has a passion for ESG and finance. She hopes to use this platform of Miss Universe Singapore to realize her dream of providing financing solutions to the underbanked community.
Denissia Li Xia Delangle - Deni describes herself as "enthusiastic, adventurous, energetic.” Currently pursuing a degree in Social Science (Sociology) and looking to take a double major in Political Science, she aspires to help children with physical and mental disabilities.
Delvina Katerina Luther - A biomedical student, Katerina (or Kat) balances her school work with volunteering with kids and elderly patients at a hospital. This yoga lover is also a Sunday school teacher for her church.
Olivia Higgins - An advocate for women in STEM, this TV journalist and researcher is driven by knowledge and analysis. She holds a master's in research and media practice and has had special training in sprinting and volleyball.
Priyanka Annuncia - This entrepreneur and student of business law and criminology is dynamic and well-rounded. Not only is she into fitness, but she also works with children on confidence building and public speaking skills on the weekends. Pssst! You may also recognize her as Miss Supranational Singapore.
Sara Yong - Currently a legal associate at a law firm, Sara is the first person in her family to become a lawyer, and credits that as her proudest achievement. She believes that progress for women as a whole in society cannot be done alone. In her free time, she enjoys rollerblading and rock climbing, and thrifting for vintage and secondhand fashion.
Shien Tan - Shien graduated top of her class in university and was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal on top of being on the Dean’s List. Actively involved in her grassroots, Taman Jurong Youth Network as assistant treasurer, Shien finds purpose in creating positive change.
Yvonne Sashirekha - Yvonne works as a nurse while completing her nursing degree. Describing herself as adaptive and funny, she hopes to be able to experience overseas mission work to provide healthcare access to all. She also speaks and writes Dutch fluently, and learned it in about 5 months' time while she was working in Belgium.
Photogpraphy: Jeff Chang @jeffchangstudio | Assistant: Eric Tan | Makeup Artist: MAC Cosmetics SG @maccosmeticssg @alifalwee @michelle.c.u | Hairstylist: @tiffanyfangmakeup @sasa_hmua_sg @jmmakeupsg @ivyimogenmua | National Director: Valerie Lim @msvalerielim | Producer: Hwee Lee @hweelee.low
