AdminThe Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 grand final dazzled in a night of glitz and glamour as 25-year-old aspiring actress and model, Tay Cheah, was crowned Miss CosmoWorld 2023 winner. The competition, organized by CL Skin Sdn. Bhd., celebrated beauty, talent, and empowerment, culminating in the prestigious pageant held at JW Marriott last weekend.
Crowning the Beauty Queens
The grand final featured a total of 15 contestants, each vying for the coveted title and the chance to represent Malaysia at the Miss CosmoWorld International 2023 world final. In a night filled with breathtaking performances and elegant gowns, Tay Cheah emerged as the winner, securing a cash prize of RM42,000 and sponsored vouchers and items worth over RM150,000.
Describing her win as a surprise, Cheah said, “I really did not expect to win tonight. I am grateful to the judges for valuing my hard work throughout the night, and I will work even harder for the grand final. My victory is a testament to every girl with ambitions in this country, that is to be confident, to love and trust themselves because they can certainly be anyone they wish to be.”
A night of surprises
Crystal Low, a talented dancer and performing arts graduate from Sunway University, claimed the first runner-up title. She was also awarded the Miss Talent and Miss Charming subsidiary titles.
Low expressed her surprise and shared her admiration for Tay Cheah, stating, “I am surprised at winning the first runner-up, and I am very grateful for this win. I couldn’t be happier for Tay (Cheah) as she deserves the title, especially with her strong leadership and motivational support for all the girls during pageant week, and I’m excited to see her represent the women of Malaysia at the international grand final.”
Chin Wei Jean, an IT consultant who had never participated in a beauty pageant before, took the third place as the second runner-up. She was also awarded the Miss Popularity and Miss Elegant subsidiary titles. Chin expressed her gratitude and highlighted her Latin dance performance as a cherished experience from the pageant.
Empowering local youth
Miss CosmoWorld founder, Carrie Lee, emphasized the pageant’s aim to groom passionate local youth and enhance their talents and skills, empowering young women across Malaysia. Lee, herself a former beauty pageant winner, said, “Having won a beauty pageant myself, I feel the need to give back to the community, especially to women in the country and empower them so that their potentials are not restricted by the gender stereotypes that we often experience not only in this country but around the world.”
The pageant also awarded 9 subsidiary titles to the contestants, recognizing their achievements and talents:
- Miss Photogenic presented by MeLife: Lynn Teh
- Miss Beautiful Smile presented by CL Skin: Lynn Teh
- Miss Perfect Skin presented by MeLife: Jying Lim
- Miss Charming presented by MeLife: Crystal Low
- Miss Talent presented by Prop Buddies: Crystal Low
- Miss Glamorous presented by Dato’ Elvis: Angel Chen
- Miss Wellness presented by Gintell: Chloe Koay
- Miss Popularity presented by Xpaze: Chin Wei Jean
- Miss Elegant presented by Voyager: Chin Wei Jean
The winners and the rest of the contestants showcased their grace, beauty, and talent, demonstrating the depth of talent and potential in Malaysia’s young women. Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and nurturing their dreams, paving the way for future stars in the beauty pageant world.
