Iana Tickle Garcia is the newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2019 and will now represent her country in Miss Universe 2019. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss Universe Jamaica 2018 Emily Maddison. The finale of Miss Universe Jamaica 2019 was held on 31st August 2019 at the National Arena in Kingston.
Iana represented Northwest at the national pageant. The 19-year-old beauty bested seventeen other ladies to win the national crown. Iana performed with grace and confidence at the national contest bagging the Best in Evening Gown award as well. The newly crowned queen’s court included –
First Runner-Up – Toni-Ann Lalor
Second Runner-Up – Siân Graham Connolly
From the eighteen contestants who began their journey at Miss Universe Jamaica 2019, the Top 6 included Sasha Henry, Aiysha Hemmings, Chevonne Beadle, Iana Tickle Garcia, Toni-Ann Lalor and Siân Graham Connolly.
A number of special awards were also presented at the contest –
(Photo Credits: Iana Tickle Garcia Instagram)
Best in Swimwear – Imani Jenkins
Miss Photogenic – Umeko Chin
Miss Congeniality – Toni Laylor
People’s Choice Award – Sasha Henry
Altruism award – Sasha Henry
Essence of Style award – Sasha Henry
Congratulations to the newly crowned queen.