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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Community
Grand Bahama, Bahamas - It's just days away, and Star Model Management will host the first official selection for a Bahamas representative to Manhunt International 2012 which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Manhunt International contest is the largest and longest running male modeling contest in the world and is franchised to more than 70 countries worldwide. It is opened to aspiring males and provides them with a platform to launch their international modeling career.
"The Ultimate
Girls
Night Out!" Manhunt Bahamas will be the door opening for the young
Bahamian male who wants to pursue a career in the professional world of
modeling. Taking place at the
Treasure Bay Casino
the Pageant Preliminary Swimwear Judging and Contestant
Mix N’ Mingle for
Manhunt International Bahamas will be held on Friday
September 22 as well as the Final Night of Competition
September 23, 2012, where the official Bahamas’ representative to
Manhunt International will be named.
So how will they be judged? Oswald
Ellis, event organizer says, "The winner of Manhunt International
Bahamas will be selected by his personality and ability to communicate
with the judges, his physical
good looks, and his model persona / technique. While some models may
appear
more popular and experienced than others, it will not be the deciding
factor. The manhunt International Bahamas must meet the international
requirements, and the judges are fully prepared to select such a
winner." The seven contestants vying are from New Providence, Bimini and Grand Bahama, and having varying backgrounds in modeling. The contestants are Philip Cooper II, Drew Palacious, Feliche Ranger, Christoph Symonette, Natakai Opato, Trumaine Taylor, and Pedro Majias.
Let’s meet
Huntress
#1 Former
Miss Commonwealth Bahamas Deanna
North is also serving as a juror. A native of Nassau, New Providence,
Bahamas, Deanna lived in the United States for several years where she
obtained with ‘highest honors’ three degrees: Master of Education
in Special Education LD/MR, A Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
and an Associate of Arts Degree before settling on the island of Grand
Bahama where she now resides and has been teaching for the past fifteen
years.
During this capacity
she has held the title of ‘grade level coordinator’ for several
years assisting administration in the area of educational development,
social growth and physical maturation of each child. She was also a
nominee for ‘Teacher of the Year’ at her school. As a teacher
she deems it necessary to play an active role in her students’
lives by having monthly meetings exclusively with her female students
that allows for them to be free to ask questions related to any social
maladies as well as fun filled activities outside of the school forum.
She has become a mentor for most of her past students that have since
graduated and attends high school and college abroad.
She was a former Miss
Commonwealth Bahamas who in 1994 represented her country in the Miss
World Competition. During her youthful years she modeled locally and
internationally, specifically the USA.
Deanna North will serve
as chairman of the judges.
Huntress #2 former Miss Grand Bahama Nikie Severe is 28 years and an alumnus of Freeport Anglican High School (BMES). She is presently pursuing a degree in Business Management at Terreve College on Grand Bahama Island.
As Miss Grand Bahama
2009/2010 Nikie had the opportunity to participate in other pageants
in both Asia and South America. She has developed a love for modeling
and has participated in many fashion shows; most recently she was one
of the featured models for Cia Monet Beauties at Brunch. Nikie
loves travelling, meeting people, reading and of course fashion.
She believes that empowerment
is a continuous process, and that all who make the effort towards their
goals are deserving of success.
Huntress #3 19 year old Kristie Farah, was crowned Miss Grand Bahama 2012 earlier in the year, she is a sophomore and aspiring Periodontist. From the age of 6 she had a love for the stage and pageants; she was crowned a Cinderella queen and travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada to represent the Bahamas at the Miss Cinderella International Pageant.
Kristie enjoys soccer,
dance, swimming, tutoring and volunteering at the local Cancer Association.
As a high school senior she served as Student Council Vice President
and graduated as an honors student ranking 5th in her graduating
class. Enrolled at Winthrop University, South Carolina where she
was the recipient of the International Ambassadors Scholarship as well
as the Sherer Pre Dental Scholarship. In her time spent at Winthrop
University she placed on the dean’s list each semester with an average
of 3.72 and above each term. At Winthrop she was a member of the Global
Learning Initiative committee, the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor
Society, the academic success center, and the Women Soccer Club. In
2011 she was accepted into the WISE program where she had the opportunity
to learn more about teaching sciences and conducting research within
biological fields.
Today she has returned
home to complete her studies. She views this move as an opportunity
to become rooted within her community. Now, as Miss Grand Bahama 2012
she strives to embody confidence, strength and intelligence as a queen.
She hopes to set an example for young women everywhere and to raise
an awareness of Breast Cancer in the Bahamas. She is now awaiting
the opportunity of representing the Bahamas internationally at the Miss
Tourism International pageant held in China as well as the Miss Coffee
International pageant in Columbia.
Huntress #4 Born in 1985 Megan Coakley is a graduate of St. Georges High School where she participated as a JAG Dancer, Twirler, Stepper as well as Girls Club Member. As a teen Megan was crowned Cinderella Teen 2002-03 and represented the Bahamas at the international finals in Las Vegas, Nevada where she won 3 medals having placed in top 3 in three competitions.
This stimulated her
love for modeling and make-up artistry, when she is not on the runway
she is busy behind the scenes making other models looks beautiful;
MawMakeup is her operating name ans she uses only MAC and Iman products
on her clients.
On the lighter side
Megan enjoy her work as a Front Office hostess at the Radisson Grand
Lucayan, her bubbly personality comes naturally so for now she is in
the right job that suites her personality. Like she says
“it
never hurts to make that side money”
so she is not putting away the make-up brushes anytime soon.
Huntress #5 Patricia Sweeting Graduated high school at the age of 15 and served as Deputy Head Girl, Senior Prefect and honor. She is no stranger to competitions having been blessed with an amazing singing voice, she has won many National Arts Festival and most recent victory was only a few short months ago; competition in the Miss Talented Grand Bahama Pageant she emerged the eventual winner.
None as the girl with
the ‘dimples’ Patricia says her smile is her best weapon when
faced in adverse situations. She enjoys modeling and placed 2nd
in Miss Talented Grand Bahama Top Model Competition, she has a new love
for travelling since being crowned Miss Talented Grand Bahama as it
has already provided her with the opportunity to attend the 2012 Miss
Bahamas World/Universe Pageant in Nassau; Patricia says
“it was a great experience, I am looking forward to serving
my year, showing my talent and encouraging young ladies to follow their
dreams. When you are helping yourself the support will automatically
come from those around you.”
Huntress #6 At the tender age of 4, Shantell Hall competed and captured her first beauty pageant crown. But it would not be until the age of 17 for her to return to pageants. She has held the title as Miss Teen Galaxy 2001, Miss World Bahamas 2003 and Miss Bahamas International 2004. Shantell has represented the Bahamas at the 2003 Miss World Pageant held in Sanya China and 2004 Miss International Pageant held in Japan. Although she did not win, Shantell was chosen by Global Beauties among the top 50 most beautiful women to compete in the 5 biggest international pageants held that year and was also selected as the best representative from the Caribbean. During her modelling career she has graced the pages of Jet Magazine and many catwalks in The Bahamas. Miss Hall is currently focusing of her career as the Assistant Manager of Client Care at a local financial institution and she continues to express her love for the world of pageantry by being a committee member of the Miss Grand Bahama Pageant 2012. Shantell enjoys travelling having visited some 10 different countries since she first discovered this passion a few years ago. She is an active member of her community most recently becoming a member of the Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee – protecting the natural beauty of our island.
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