Malaysia’s Ammetta wins 2nd runner-up in Mrs. Classic Universe in Bulgaria

Malaysia’s very own Ammetta Kaur Malhotra did the country proud by winning second runner-up in Mrs Classic Universe 2019 held at Sofia, Bulgaria on January 21, 2019.

She also won two subsidiary awards in the pageant – Best National Costume Award for her Borneo tribal costume with native rhinoceros hornbill feathers, and Mrs Sports Award.

Mrs Russia Svetlana Isaeva won the Mrs Classic Universe 2019 crown, Mrs Korea Park Jung Bin emerged as the first runner-up, Mrs Singapore Serine Maxson as third runner-up and Mrs England Wines Patil as the fourth.

Forty-six years old Ammetta, a mother of three, was one of 35 delegates from all over the world competing for the title. She did Malaysia proud by being the first Malaysian to place second runner-up in the final of the Mrs Classic Universe 2019 pageant.

“I feel over the moon. I am so humbled and feel really blessed. To stand next to a group of ladies who are beautiful and accomplished is by itself an honour. I’m still pinching myself to see if it’s a dream,” she said.

“The competition runs over a course of three days where you really get to meet the delegates. You are competing with the crème de la crème of beauty queens from all over the world. So actually I didn’t feel confident at all but I felt good and confident that I had put in my best. This time I came to this competition super prepared from the image to the talent,” she added.

A rehabilitation specialist and owner of a well established Target Fitness PJ, Ammetta described her participation at the Mrs Classic Universe pageant in Bulgaria as an unforgettable lifetime experience.

“I learned that beauty is subjective and that we have to let our inner beauty and soul shine through. The judges are looking for that X factor that sets you apart and that you carry your title not only on that day but in all your everyday interactions with people. I’m extremely grateful to have some of the most amazing, genuinely beautiful women whom I will be friends with for the rest of my life.

“I learned that winning is not really the most important thing but the invaluable experience of doing something out of the box that grows and challenges you is more important,” she said.

Ammetta started her career as an English Literature tutor before making her life’s passion her career. The natural-born athlete is well known for her signature 12-week bikini programme that has made hundreds of ladies achieved a fit, well toned curvy female body that they wanted.

At 170 cm (5’ 7”) tall, Ammetta has managed to mark a lot of milestones being recognised and won a lot of titles and awards.

She first competed at Mrs Elite Malaysia Universe Pageant in 2018 and was second runner-up. In her appearance at the Mrs. Malaysia Globe Pageant, she was crowned Mrs. Malaysia Globe Classic 2018, and also grabbed the Mrs Fitness Globe 2018 subsidiary title. She went on to win the Mrs. Malaysia Classic Universe 2019 title. She was awarded Mrs Malaysia Planet 2019 Fitness Ambassador. She is a shining example of determination.

Ammetta is also a current Gold Medal World Fitness Federation (WFF) Sports Model Champion. She was awarded National Women Cancer Care Icon 2019 by the Persatuan Cancer Care Malaysia, and she will be working closely with the NGO to promote prevention and awareness of cancer among the public and to bring positive change to their health.

Mrs. Universe LTD director Megi Savova said the aim of the pageant was to look for accomplished, beautiful married women who are responsible spouses and mothers, have successful careers, and champion a good cause.