Proud of her full Kayan-Kenyah-Iban heritage, part model and former public relations executive Francisca Luhong James recently posted on Instagram about her feelings being the first indigenous Miss Malaysia Universe contestant.
The eldest of three in her family with two younger brothers, James was thrilled to be crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 last year in an e-Gala ceremony that was live streamed from the Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation website.
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Francisca Luhong James has not returned to Malaysia following the grand finale of Miss Universe 2020 which took place earlier this week. However, she has found herself a victim of cyber bullying from online haters.
The Sarawakian beauty took to her IG Story earlier today (Thursday, 20th May) to share her thoughts on being dubbed as a “nude model” on Google. This was believed to be the work of anti-fans.
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Appalled by the shocking discovery, the 26-year-old stated that she doesn’t understand why some people are willing to tarnish her name in such manner. She called out the culprits by saying,
Miss Universe M sia Came Dressed As A Whole Kampung During Her National Costume Round
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On Friday, 14 May, during the National Costume category for the 69th Miss Universe Competition in Hollywood, Florida, Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong James came dressed as kampung
Called Kampungku , the dress, which translates to my village , was inspired by traditional Malay kampong houses that dot the landscape in villages and rural areas across Peninsular Malaysia.
Francisca, who is a Dayak native with rich mixed roots in the Kayan-Kenyah-Iban lineage, wanted to evoke a sense of nostalgia through the dress that also served as a powerful reminder of one s humble beginnings.
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The 39 wildest national costumes from the 2021 Miss Universe pageant
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Samantha Grindell,Anneta Konstantinides
May 14, 2021, 11:56 AM·17 min read
Insider rounded up the wildest costumes from the 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe
The 2021 Miss Universe National Costume Show took place on Thursday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel.
The contestants modeled ensembles that celebrated their countries.
Some of the most daring costumes featured sheer fabric, feathered headpieces, and dramatic capes.
Miss Argentina at the Miss Universe 2021 National Costume Show. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe
Claudia Viera designed Akselrad s outfit, which was inspired by an actual Aregentian soccer uniform, according to the Miss Argentina Instagram page.