Melania Tora from Miss Tents & Awning PTE Limited has been named the ‘Queen’ of the 2024 Miss Hibiscus Festival. During her crowning ceremony, Tora expressed her commitment to using her title to serve the Fijian community. The 24-year-old showed gratitude to her family for their unwavering support and thanked her sponsors, Tents & Awnings Limited.
Currently, Tora is studying for a master’s degree in psychology at the University of the South Pacific. She has a strong academic background, having graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts and Psychology from Deakin University in Victoria, Australia. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Arts and Psychology from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Her dedication to psychology is guiding her towards a career as a clinical psychologist.
In the competition, Pepe Malani, representing Miss Fiji Fashion Week, secured the second runner-up position, while the first runner-up title went to Miss Island Accommodation, Martina Sigrah.