Rafieya Husain was crowned Miss World Guyana 2014 Monday night at the National Cultural center and she will represent Guyana in London for the international pageant, where she will compete against 139 other delegates for a shot at the Miss World title.
The 23-year-old queen also copped the Beauty with a Purpose Award as well as the Missology People’s Choice Award.
Apart from capturing the judges’ hearts with her well-executed Indian contemporary dance as her talent piece, Husain took to the stage with a body-hugging evening gown designed by Lauraine Welch, which accentuated her petite figure perfectly.
She also stunned in her swimsuit, but it was Atisha Gaskill who owned the swimsuit segment without a doubt, working the stage well as she executed her routine effortlessly to the music.
The newly-crowned queen noted that in any competition, the judges’ decision is final and even she too was shocked at being selected queen. The elated queen will now have a few months to prepare for the international pageant.
Coming in as first runner-up was Atisha Gaskill who also copped the beach beauty and fitness awards, followed by Denicia Williams and rounding off the top four was Miss Region Six, Ayana Whitehead who was awarded the best talent prize for her dramatic presentation on suicide. Miss Region Nine, Tiffany Megnath copped the best interview prize and Miss Region Seven, Gericia Francis copped the multimedia video award.