Category: Entertainment

On Monday July 9th Guyanese gathered at an impromptu reception in New York to meet Miss Guyana World, Arti Cameron and to pledge support in whatever way to make her participation at the Miss World competition in China possible. This event was necessary after it was made clear that the current franchise holders are no longer on board. The reception was sponsored by Dave Kadarnauth, owner of The Nest Restaurant, 125-17 101st Ave., Richmond Hill Queens, New York, and organized by Patricia Jordon-Langford, President of The Guyana Tri-State Alliance, Inc.…

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By Bhisham Mohamed in Miami Twenty-two-old Soyini Fraser, a final-year theology student at the Life Christian University, was in the wee hours of Sunday crowned Miss United Nations 2012, outshining 17 other finalists at the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming Lounge, Miami, Florida. After three days of intense preliminary competitions, a confident Fraser walked the catwalk with grace, poise, and charm – captivating the judges’ hearts. A stunned Fraser could not have contained her reaction when she was bestowed with the title and burst into tears. As she took her first…

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Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony Head of the Fashion Committee for the Inter-Guiana Cultural Festival, Carol Fraser promises to take fashion to new informative and educational heights when Guyana hosts the second Inter-Guiana Cultural Festival next month. The festival, which is a fusion of the cultural diversity of the three Guianas, is slated to be held from August 23 to 26, with fashion, music, drama, food and dance on show. Fraser said that expectations are very high and fashion will definitely be one of the highlights…

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22-year-old USA-based Guyanese model, actress and designer, Shanice Jones enjoys creating unexpected art by fully committing herself to projects that force her out of her comfort zone or by ripping the runway in designer garments and being committed to selling her pieces. As an actress she is currently shooting a new sitcom that will be called ‘Four Scoops of Sugar’ where she will be one of the main actresses portraying how a strong black woman balances life, love and career. This multi-talented beauty is also the owner of her own…

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– Andy Cummings named best designer After months of training and preparation, the finals of the Model Search/Designers’ Portfolio culminated at Isika, Parika, East Bank Essequibo last Sunday evening. Despite several glitches, with the main one being a change in venue, the models as well as the designers delivered to perfection, pleasing the capacity audience. Flaunting their bodies, 21 models, both male and female, competed for the title of Guyana’s top model. More than three hours of intense competition among the designers, who showcased taste and glamour, saw Andy Cummings…

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Amanda Chaliha, originally born in the Bronx, N.Y. is 18 years’ old and has recently graduated from the NYC Lab High School; she will be furthering her studies at Hofstra University with a major in Medicine. As a teenager, she has taken part in many Indo-Caribbean community events, such as, fundraisers for Guyana, Guyana Independence Day at City & Borough Hall, as well as events in the temple. Amanda is a well-known Indian dancer, model and TV Show host. Starting from 8 years old, her mother, Yvonne Chaliha trained her…

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Meet six of the 20 models who will be competing in the Model Search contest slated for Isika, East Bank Essequibo on July 1. The other 14 will be featured in subsequent editions of the Guyana Times International.

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Twenty-two-year-old Soyini Fraser, who was crowned Miss Princess of the World 2011, will be representing Guyana in the upcoming Miss United Nations Pageant slated for Washington DC between July 5 and 8. During the event, Fraser will be involved in various photo shoots and the preliminary competitions. The coronation of the queen is set for July 7, followed by a dinner and farewell cocktail reception on July 8. Fraser expressed her excitement to be a part of the event and hopes to make Guyana proud. Her national costume is designed…

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In about a month’s time, the new Miss Guyana Jamzone will be crowned. However, this ambassador will not be selected via conventional methods. Twelve local girls will share one mansion for a month and complete weekly challenges on the first “Queen of the Crown” reality show. This competition will be featured on national television. Before the first episode airs, Guyana Times International Entertainment is pleased to give you details of the lucky 12 who will battle for the crown and Gy$1,000,000 cash prize.

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Lelannie Persaud is a talented and intelligent young woman who hails from Herstelling on the East Bank of Demerara, Lelannie attended the West Ruimveldt Primary and then graduated to Queen’s College. Her favourite subjects are Accounts and Mathematics. She is a prolific dancer since 2001 and has performed with the Indian Cultural Centre and local dance troupe, Apsara. She likes most types of dancing but prefers to perform Indian, classical and filmy variations. Lelannie’s aim is to pursue studies in accountancy. Her plan is to continue dancing and broaden her…

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