Melania Tora from Miss Tents & Awning PTE Limited has been crowned the ‘Queen’ of the 2024 Miss Hibiscus Festival. During the crowning event, Tora expressed her commitment to using her platform to serve the Fijian community.
The 24-year-old expressed gratitude to her family for their support throughout the year and acknowledged her sponsors, Tents & Awnings Limited. Currently, Tora is pursuing a master’s degree in psychology at the University of the South Pacific. She previously graduated with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts and Psychology from Deakin University in Victoria, Australia, and also holds a Diploma in Arts and Psychology from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Her academic accomplishments and passion for psychology are guiding her toward a career as a clinical psychologist.
In addition to Tora’s win, Miss Fiji Fashion Week, Pepe Malani, was named the second runner-up, while Miss Island Accommodation, Martina Sigrah, secured the first runner-up title.