Samantha Katie James

Samantha James
Beauty pageant titleholder
Born Samantha Katie James
(1994-11-28) 28 November 1994
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Occupation Actress, Model, Beauty Queen
Years active 2012–present
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Hair color Dark Brown
Eye color Brown
Title(s) Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
Major
competition(s)		 Miss Universe Malaysia 2013
(Top 8)
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2017
(TBA)

Samantha Katie James (born 28 November 1994) is a Malaysian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2017.[2] She will represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2017 pageant.[3]

Personal life

Samantha is of mixed ethnicity, Chinese and Brazilian model and actress who hails from Klang, Selangor.[2][4] She has worked as a model since the age of 17.[2] James speaks fluent English and Malay, and she also understands Tamil and Mandarin Chinese.[5] She is a pescatarian.[5]

Pageantry

James competed at Miss Universe Malaysia 2013, and was placed in the top 8.[1] On her second attempt James was crowned as Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 on February 23, 2017 at The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.[2] She was crowned by outgoing titleholder Kiran Jassal.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Brazilian-Chinese model is Miss Universe Malaysia 2017". Malay Mail Online. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Chinese-Brazilian Model, Samantha Katie James Will Represent Malaysia In Miss Universe 2017". Malaysia Digest. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Vijaindren, Audrey (26 February 2017). "Miss Universe M'sia 2017: 'I want to share how I overcame obstacles'". New Straits Times. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  4. 1 2 Michael, Kathleen (27 February 2017). "Samantha wins on second try". The Star. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  5. 1 2 Kee, William K.C. (20 March 2017). "Sassy Samantha speaks her mind". The Star. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Kiran Jassal		 Miss Universe Malaysia
2017 		Succeeded by
TBA


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