Zahra Redwood created history Sunday night when
she became the first Rastafarian to be crowned Miss
Jamaica Universe. The coronation took place at the
Hilton Kingston hotel, New Kingston.
- Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Miss Jamaica Universe 2007, Zahra Redwood, made
history on Sunday night at the Hilton Kingston
hotel in New Kingston.
Redwood, 25, is the first Rastafarian to win the
competition and will move on to represent Jamaica
in the international finals in Mexico on May 28.
Said Redwood following her historic victory: "I was
just in absolute awe. I was elated, I was overwhelmed;
it's a feeling I've never felt before, so everything that
I'm saying is just a mere approximation to the emotions
I was going through at that time."
She added: "I was just in awe and I guess it showed
on-stage because I didn't even shed a tear or anything.
I was really happy. It's like 'oh my gosh, the dream has
finally come to reality'."
Sanique Vacciana copped the prize for 'Best Smile',
Tiffany Smile, for 'Best In Gown', Stacy Ann Kirlew won
the 'Best in Swim Suit' prize, while Zahra won the 'Most
Congenial' and 'Most Aware' prizes.
The top five were Tiffany Smile, Sydonie McBane,
Marsha-Gaye Reynolds, Redwood and Sanique Vacciana.
As the proclamation came over the system, 'Zahra Redwood,
Miss Jamaica 2007!' an African song played softly in the
background and Cindy Wright, Miss Jamaica Universe 2006,
balanced the large diamond crown on Miss Redwood's
pinned locks.
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