Samantha Katie James
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Born |
Samantha Katie James 28 November 1994 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia |
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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 2 "Brazilian-Chinese model is Miss Universe Malaysia 2017". Malay Mail Online. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- 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.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 Michael, Kathleen (27 February 2017). "Samantha wins on second try". The Star. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- 1 2 Kee, William K.C. (20 March 2017). "Sassy Samantha speaks her mind". The Star. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Kiran Jassal |
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 |
Succeeded by TBA |