BAU: In a dazzling continuation of family pageant prestige, Fellicia Pamella, sister of Miss Tasik Biru, has claimed her own crown by winning the coveted title of Mrs Tasik Biru 2025.
Her victory has sparked excitement in the local community, celebrating the sisters’ shared dedication to beauty, advocacy, and empowerment across different stages of life.
Both siblings, of Berawan-Bidayuh mixed parentage and educators by profession, have made history with this rare double crowning, highlighting their remarkable poise and charisma while solidifying their family name in Tasik Biru’s pageantry legacy.
The 27-year-old teacher from Kampung Stenggang here, who majors in Music Education and teaches Bahasa Melayu, English and Pendidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatan (PJK) at Nanga Embuau School in Song, did not expect to win, saying that joining the pageant was just for fun.
“I did not expect to win. I feel proud to be able to win tonight.
“After winning, I plan to spend the prize money eating good food, which I haven’t had the chance to enjoy due to a strict diet programme before the pageant,” said Fellicia, who is also a mother to an eight-month-old baby girl.
Fellicia hopes the younger generation will embrace and cherish their rich culture and heritage, preserving it with pride before it fades into extinction.
“My hope and aspiration are for young people to appreciate our nature, Tasik Biru, as it is our heritage that we must preserve and conserve so that it does not become extinct,” she said, adding that she agreed with the slogan “Beauty with Brains”.
Mrs Tasik Biru is open to all married women, currently or previously married, aged between 25 and 55 years old from this dictrict who are in good physical and mental health.
On Sunday night, 10 finalists competed for the title of Mrs Tasik Biru 2025: Chrisna Entera (Krokong), Shino Chung (Jambusan), Shinia James (Serembu), Annette Diseng (Jagoi), Fellicia Pamella (Bratak), Angeletti Amen (Singai), Ennelia Johnek (Singai), Jessica Giang (Serembu), Jennifer Andrew (Singai), and Voon Ngat Jan (Jambusan).
Led by chief juror, Danny Ngumbang, and assisted by Doris Lalak, Arzmy Hargreaves, Dr Dalvinder Singh and Dr Esther Michael, the finalists showcased their elegance in the Mrs Contemporary Traditional Dress segment, followed by a challenging question-and-answer session.
Several subsidiary titles were also awarded, including Mrs Contemporary Traditional Dress, Mrs Body Beautiful, Mrs Popularity, Mrs Photogenic, Mrs Borneo Medispa, and a special recognition – Mrs Inspirational.
The Best Evening Gown award went to Shinia James during the semi-finals on May 23.
She also won the Mrs Borneo Medispa title yesterday, receiving skincare products worth RM1,000 sponsored by Borneo Medispa.
Other subsidiary title winners included Ennelia Johnek (Mrs Contemporary Traditional Dress), Alice Lee (Mrs Body Beautiful), Jennifer Andrew (Mrs Popularity, decided by public vote), Monica Sagai (Mrs Photogenic), and Jennifer James, a single mother, who received the special recognition as Mrs Inspirational.
All subsidiary title winners, from both the semi-finals and finals, received cash prizes, trophies, sashes and bouquets of flowers.
Out of the 10 finalists, five contestants advanced to the Mrs Tasik Biru 2025 final on Sunday night: Ennelia Johnek, Voon Ngat Jan, Shinia James, Annette Diseng, and Fellicia Pamella.
The results were officially announced with Fellicia Pamella crowned as the winner, taking home RM3,000 in cash, a crown, sash, bouquet of flowers, trophy, and a certificate of appreciation.
First runner-up Ennelia Johnek received RM2,000 along with a crown, sash, bouquet, trophy, and certificate.
Second runner-up Shinia James was awarded RM1,000, a crown, sash, bouquet, trophy, and certificate.
Rounding out the top five were third runner-up, Voon Ngat Jan, and fourth runner-up, Annette Diseng, who each received a cash prize, sash, bouquet, trophy and certificate of appreciation.
Sponsors for the event included Goldland Development Co, Ah Hian Welding Workshop, KSL Hardware and Agro Cham Sdn Bhd, Atica Construction, Sedayu Enterprise, Syarikat Bumi LMI, Parkway Academy Centre Sdn Bhd, Borneo Medispa, Mick Liong Bridal Studio, Muan Gift and Florist, Charles P Molujin, Nautical Resources Sdn Bhd, Dato Nyomek Nyeap, Biyun Enterprise, PS Sam Laya, PS Thomas Balang Bang, and Oil and Gas Meta (Willie Tingai).
Also present at the event were Batu Kitang Assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, accompanied by Datin Margaret Lim Sok Kiang, Bau District Officer Eddy Nayoi, and others.
