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Six titles were presented to women at the staging of the third annual Mrs Universe TT at the Centre of Excellence on May 18.
Under the banner of Mrs Universe TT led by former beauty queen and current local franchise holder and director of the pageant Alveada Meah, the competition took on two groups, the Miss TT and Mrs TT segments.
[caption id="attachment_1156788" align="alignnone" width="760"] Mrs Universe TT director Alveada Meah brings greetings at the staging of the third annual Mrs Universe TT at the Centre of Excellence on May 18.[/caption]
In the Miss category, 18-year-old Priya Ali who represented Miss Claxton Bay and Reneise Jogee-Ali, who represented Miss San Juan secured the top spots to represent TT at the Miss Woman of the Universe in South Korea in October.
Ruby Mohammed, Miss Cunupia and Aliana Seepersad, Miss Princess Town will go on to represent TT at the Miss Multicultural World in Vietnam in July.
Meah said it is not uncommon for several entrants from the same country to represent in a pageant. She said when she represented TT in 2023, some countries had five to six women in the competition, indicating that it gives a country a better chance of acknowledgement, impact, and winning the coveted title.
In the Mrs category, Ancilla Kirby Scott, Mrs Laventille, was crowned the winner and will represent TT at the international pageant in the Philippines in October.
[caption id="attachment_1156786" align="alignnone" width="671"] Priya Ali will represent TT at Miss Woman of the Universe 2025. Ali also won Best Evening gown at the Mrs Universe TT at the Centre of Excellence on May 18.[/caption]
Going to South Korea are Meguella Simon, Mrs San Fernando and Adiana Pollard-Simon, Mrs Morvant in October to represent TT.
Both women shined and attained the titles of Mrs Woman of the Universe; while Candace Picton-Friday, Mrs Sangre Grande will go to the Mrs Grand International competition in Vietnam.
As part of the women’s journey, philanthropic work that seeks to sensitise gender-based violence and animal cruelty formed a high point of the competition entitled Forum Night.
[caption id="attachment_1156784" align="alignnone" width="691"] Reneise Jogee-Ali will represent TT at Miss Woman of the Universe.[/caption]
Two winners of Forum Night, Simon in the Mrs category and Jogee-Ali in the Miss category gained automatic entry into the finals.
Other supporting segments before the finals included sashing, karaoke and an interview.
Meah said the pageant runs deeper than crowns and sashes but with a mission to uplift, empower and be a voice for women across TT and beyond. She said the aspect of pageantry should not only be a stage for beauty but as a powerful tool for advocacy, education and transformation.
[caption id="attachment_1156782" align="alignnone" width="755"] Meguella Simon parades on stage in her evening gown at the Mrs Universe TT competition at the Centre of Excellence on May 18. Simon was named first runner-up and will represent TT at the Mrs Woman of the Universe in October. [/caption]
“As we celebrate our grand finals, we are also reaffirming our commitment to a cause that lies close to our hearts, the fight against domestic violence; especially against women and children. There were times I felt that we were trying to fit square pegs in a round hole; misunderstanding, resistance to growth, and ego sometimes made the journey harder than it needed to be. We rose above it, we learn, we adapt, and we shine.
[caption id="attachment_1156780" align="alignnone" width="672"] Third runner-up Adiana Pollard-Simon will also represent TT as Mrs Woman of the Universe in October. Pollard-Simon also won the special prize for Best Community Service Initiative. [/caption]
"Winners will not be chosen simply because of beauty or brains. Over the five months, these women were tested through a series of pre-pageant activities; not only by a panel but by time itself, their selection is based far more than what you see on stage tonight.
[caption id="attachment_1156778" align="alignnone" width="713"] Candace Picton-Friday was named Mrs Photogenic at the third annual Mrs Universe TT.Picton-Friday will compete in the Mrs Grand International competition later this year. [/caption]
Someone I can work with, someone who embodies attitude, determination, commitment, respect and most importantly timeliness. Because wearing a crown is not just about walking in heels, it's about standing on purpose. I want every woman to remember your stories matter.”
[caption id="attachment_1156775" align="alignnone" width="672"] Ancilla Kirby Scott won the Mrs Universe title at the third annual Mrs Universe TT at the Centre of Excellence on May 18. [/caption]
Mrs Universe TT brand going forward will partner with Rennie Tolsie Foundation as the official charity organisation. This year Mrs Universe TT also donated $2500 to Princess Elizabeth Special School as part of this year's charity initiative.
 
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