Johorean wins Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast 2012 crown

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Thomas Tan
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KUALA LUMPUR – Elecher Lee Ka Ning, a 19-year old model from Johor was crowned winner of the Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia 2012 beauty pageant on Friday.

Newly crowned Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia 2012 Elecher Lee Ka Ning (centre) is flanked by first runner-up Low Lai Kim (right) and second runner-up Annie Phung Ann Nee (left).

Elecher Lee Ka Ning, a 19-year old model from Johorwas crowned winner of the MissChinese Cosmos Southeast Asia 2012 beauty pageant on Friday evening at theRoyal Ballroom of the Palace of the Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur on Friday 10 August, 2012.

The young beauty queen, who stands at 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall at a svelte 48 kg also took two other subsidiary titles – Miss Personality and Miss Glamorous. She will represent Malaysia at the Miss Chinese Cosmos International World Final Pageant 2012, to be held on October 27, 2012 in Hong Kong.

For her win, she took home prizes worth a total of RM100,000 which included RM30,000 cash and air ticket as well as an array of products and vouchers from the sponsors of the event, such as jewelleries, vacation trip, make-up course and contracts with White Fairy and New Age Studios Film Company.

Low Lai Kim, 27, a nutritionist and part-time model and Annie Phung Ann Nee, a 25-year-old make-up artist, both from Kuala Lumpur were adjudged first and second runners up respectively. They were also awarded total cash and sponsored prizes worth RM50,000 and RM35,000 respectively.

A total 21 Southeast Asian beauties from Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia competed for the title and crown. When the results were announced by an international panel of judges from countries participating in the contest, Malaysia swept the top three spots whilst Singapore and Thailand took three out of the nine subsidiary titles.

Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia 2012 Elecher Lee Ka Ning giving the royal wave after her crowning.
Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia 2012 Elecher Lee Ka Ning (centre) receives her grand prize and cash worth RM100,000
Contestants impress with a fabulous dance performance.
Contestant Kristin Grace F. Luceno, 20, from Philippines put on her best smile as she walks the stage.
Contestant Hong Pao Yin, 23, from Johor, Malaysia shows off her skills with a Chinese yo-yo.
Top 6 finalists before the winners were announced: (L-R) Yao Lan (Indonesia), Annie Phung Ann Nee, Elecher Lee Ka Ning, Patricia Phang, Kristin Grace F. Luceno (Philippines) and Low Lai Kim.
2011 Miss Chinese Cosmos Southeast Asia first runner-up Jeniifer Foh captivates the audience with the song “Ave Maria”.
Vocalist and 2012 World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) gold medalists Vic Teo wows the audience with his singing prowess and vocals.
Miss Chinese Cosmos for charity: A RM15,000 mock cheque presentation to three charitable organisations.

The night showcased contestants first parading in stunning white gowns and followed by dance performance in outfits by fashion designer Key Ng, an elegant evening wear collection by designer Ashley@Kapas and finally a batik cheongsam collection by designer Keith Kee.

There were also the talent performances and the Q & A interview for the final top six contestants who made it through during the elimination round.

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