Kota Kinabalu: Fifty-one “kosumandakan” (young ladies) from all over Sabah and Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) branches registered for the National Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) pageant, here, Sunday.
The winner of this year’s title will bring home prizes worth over RM100,000, including RM12,000 cash.
The title aspirants are Richella Kan Siang Feng, who represents Kemabong, Allvera Azerra Jaunik (Putrajaya), Sueillvindra Tangumoh (Pagalungan), Junesia Nesious (Sook), Marcerine Marcus Molison (Penampang), Clarice Octavia Peter (Tambunan), Qheesthyna Issandra Ladzrus (Sarawak), Magdelen Jenny (Papar), Alesyah Asa (Nabawan), Edna Christabella Kin Vun (Matunggong), Locebeth Linsing (KDCA Bandaraya), Mary Grace Lojuki (Putatan), Vanessa Geafri (Kudat), Cathlana Augustine (Karambunai), Joanne Elodea Jonis (Sandakan), Princessy Teresa Leonna (Banggi), Abigail Ary Aylverttsonn (Beaufort), Angelynna Angel Ronnie (Tungku), Elvera Latius (Paitan), Jetilyna Jenytah Juzin (Pitas), Feinny Khoo Kim Ni (Kunak), Viezyeci Hebron (Beluran), Liane Melve Grace Lias (Tenom), Adlyn Janet Adelaide (KDCA Kapayan), Elviana Gunong (Tongod), Amanda Mabellove Piusai (Sipitang), Romandawi Gapari (Johor), Evini Claudia Joseph Majakui (Penang), Natasha Jane Geoffrey (Tuaran), Monicka Majin (Keningau), Sandra Rosella Charles (Kuala Penyu), Nicole Lynn Maurice (Membakut), Megann April Kiok (Menumbok), Vallyssa Valerry Henry (Klang Valley), Elldiwirna Saimen (Kiulu), Arnelin Aliziana Rosmin (Kota Marudu), Marylyn Nius (Tawau), Charlene Lyra Rojer (Ranau), Janecy Joyce John Ambrose (Perak), Welma Estefannie Walter (Melaka), Mierlyiesangiela Simon (Lahad Datu), Queency Isabelle Ladzrus (Telupid), Jovita Claire Joseph (Tanjung Aru), Princessa Yvanne Kimberly (WP Labuan), Hyellene Danius (Inanam), Ryna Norzita Ramon (Kota Belud), Eristyclaire Liddin (Kalabakan), Nurul Yanadido (Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu), Stella Eriecka Albert (Tamparuli), Magdlena Dinoh (Kinabatangan), and Marie Ann Cheah Ie Hwa (Semporna).
Also present was 2023 State UNK Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi.
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