Cynthia Dookie does Guyana proud
At the Miss Global International 2017 pageant. Left is first runner-up San Andreas' Annie Newball; while right is second runner-up, Djennica Francis, of Trinidad & Tobago. 
Seated centre is Guyana's Cynthia Dookie (Photos courtesy of Miss Global International Guyana)
At the Miss Global International 2017 pageant. Left is first runner-up San Andreas' Annie Newball; while right is second runner-up, Djennica Francis, of Trinidad & Tobago. Seated centre is Guyana's Cynthia Dookie (Photos courtesy of Miss Global International Guyana)

–takes coveted Global International 2017 title

 

THE Miss Global International Guyana organisation had promised that they would bring home the international crown this year, and they were able to deliver on the goods when Cynthia Dookie won Miss Global International last Saturday night at the Rui Hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

She was crowned by the pageant’s International Director Lachu Ramchandani, after the reigning queen, Brazil’s Gleiciane Monteiro was unable to attend.

National costume by Nachle Designs

Taking first runner-up was San Andreas’ Annie Newball, while Trinidad’s finished as second runner up.
Magdalena Neza from Nicaraugua, and Nastashia Mitchell from Jamaica rounded out the top five.
The win marked Guyana’s return to prominence on the international stage, having not won an international crown since Alana Seebarran copped Miss India Worldwide back in 2012.
Dookie is still in Jamaica, just taking it all in as she comes to terms with what it feels like to be an internationally awarded queen.
“It has been phenomenal, a combination of mixed emotions: Excitement, nerves, happiness. I am still feeling a lot at the moment. There is no way to describe it adequately,” Dookie told The Buzz via email.
She became Guyana’s latest international beauty queen, after scoring top points in the preliminary interview segment of the pageant, which saw her taking the “Miss Most Aware” prize. She then went on to ace the final question after making it through to the Top Five.
Nonetheless, despite the confidence she exuded, it was the preliminary interview that the fitness trainer found to be the most difficult of them all.
“The pre-judging, I would say, was tough, because it was a one-on-one sit down with the panel of judges. It was quite nerve wracking at some points, and took a lot of preparation,” she said, adding:
“The judges would ask questions based on current global issues, as well as questions tailored to bring out our individual personalities. Most of all, this segment counts for the most points, and also gives you a chance to make a lasting impression on the judges; you are either forgettable or memorable.”

 

BEST GOWN
The 2017 Miss India Guyana also won “Best Gown” for the Randy Madray rhinestone encrusted, turtle-neck masterpiece she donned.
“My favourite segment of this pageant was the evening gown segment. I often refer to my evening gown as my ‘Cinderella dress’, because the moment I step into it, I feel like royalty,” Dookie remarked.
After nailing the preliminary interview, Dookie went on to be the epitome of poise and elegance on Pageant Night, as she went through the introduction, national costume and evening gown segments. And then that decisive final-question segment!
For the final question, all of the five delegates were each given an individual question.
The question posed to Dookie read: “Many tourists come to Jamaica for its sunny weather and its rich culture. Based on your experience, what would you say is the number one reason to make you stay in Jamaica.”

Guyana’s Cynthia Dookie after taking the Miss Global International title

To which Dookie effortlessly replied that it would be the Jamaican hospitality that would keep her coming back for more.
“I have been here for just a couple of days, but the one thing that would make me stay here in Jamaica is the hospitality that I have received from the people.
“The hotel, the streets, Jamaicans are so loving, warm, and welcoming, and I am so privileged to be here, experiencing all of this.
“I cannot say thank you enough to the Miss Global International Organisation for having me here, and experiencing this majestic paradise that is Jamaica. Thank you so much,” Dookie proclaimed to an encouraging round of applause.

 

19 OTHER BEAUTIES

Dookie prevailed over 19 other beauties, who took part in this year’s pageant. Originally, 30 delegates were scheduled to participate; however, 10 could not make it due to hurricane-related impediments.
Nonetheless, National Director, Melicia Partab-Khan has noted that this year was still a particularly tough year at the pageant, given that several of the other delegates also came equipped with prior pageant experience.
“Most of the delegates had past pageant training, which equipped them with the knowledge and experience to compete in all segmentsm” Partab-Ali said.
“This meant that the Guyana team really had to ensure that we brought everything we had to excel at each and every segment possible. Being consistent in all segments, rather than just focusing on one, gave us the collaborative edge overall,” she added.

Dookie, herself, credited her win to the people behind the scenes; her own little “dream team”.
“It was my support system; my team, which was there to support me every step of the way, even if it meant bringing me a towel when I needed it, or a sip of water.
“I truly could not have done it all without my Dream Team,” Dookie said.

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