Papar district’s Gelvia Vanessa Jenny, 24, crowned 2026 Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan at the state-level Kaamatan Festival in Penampang
PENAMPANG: Papar district representative, Gelvia Vanessa Jenny, 24, was crowned 2026 Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan on the during the highlight of the state-level Kaamatan Festival celebration at Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA)’s Hongkod Koisaan here tonight.
She proved lucky when she was announced as the winner, successfully surpassing 52 other contestants after being selected among the final seven finalists in the competition.
Gelvia Vanessa received a trophy, RM15,000 in cash and various prizes presented by Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, witnessed by Datin Seri Julia Salag, the Chief Minister’s wife, and Datin Seri Linda Ewit, wife of the Deputy Chief Minister I.
Speaking to reporters, Gelvia Vanessa said she had begun training in February in preparation for the competition.
The third of eight siblings said this was the second time she joined the Unduk Ngadau pageant, and that the prayers of her family as well as her desire to interact with the public ultimately led to her success.
