Subject:  MEET MISS JAMAICA UNIVERSE 2009 - CAROLYN YAPP |
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KIRKLAND (FORGET IT KIARA)
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Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 01:06:06am
MISS JAMAICA 2009 - CAROLYN YAPP
it's official...pulse jamaica has just elected a new queen to represent at miss universe she is CAROLYN YAPP - a local pageant veteran having entered several pageants in the recent past - a small & private screening (boutique selection) was held and subsequently yapp was crowned...i have attached an article from april/2005 describing yapp’s disappointing finish in miss jamaica universe 2005 when she lost to raquel wright(very similar to camille kenny's scenario) where the unattractive girl won and the obvious queen didn’t....
JAMAICA CAN GET IT RIGHT IN ONE FRIGGIN WEEK AND WE CANT IN A WHOLE DAMN YEAR...FOR ALL OF YOU WHO TALKIN ASS ABOUT WHO SHOULD 'LOOSE LITTLE WEIGHT' HERE AND THERE AND TING TAKE A NOTE FROM JAMAICA...THEY CHOSE A GIRL TONIGHT AND SHE IS READY TO BOARD THE PLANE TOMORROW TO COMPETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raquel Wright is Miss Jamaica Universe 2005
published: Tuesday | April 19, 2005
Alicia Roache, Staff Reporter
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The Queen and the runners-up: Raquel Wright, (second left) poses with second place winner Shemille Blake(left), and two third place winners, Carolyn Yapp and Chavoy Gordon.
EVEN BY pageant standards, the script turned with stunning swiftness. When Raquel Wright was announced as Miss Jamaica Universe 2005 at the grand coronation on Sunday night, it was the completion of a surprise ending to an intricately woven plot.
And never, maybe, was a third place announcement - joint, at that - met with such obvious shock.
By beauty pageant standards Carolyn Yapp was supposed to have been the winner of the pageant.
Everything was in place, it seemed, the right gown (she won for 'Best in Evening Wear'), the right attitude (she swung her shoulders and hips and smiled confidently as she paraded on stage throughout the night) and the backing of 'the people' (she won the 'People's Choice Award' and had her own cheering team present). There were at least two groups in the Hilton ballroom, one on each side, cheering for Carolyn, bearing banners with her name.
Given all of that, plus the fact that she had the experience to boot, having placed a very near second in the Miss Jamaica World pageant last year and in that competition the 'people's choice', Tonoya Toyloy, had won, it seemed she should have won on Sunday.
SO WHY DIDN'T SHE?
Well, there were two (perhaps three) other girls who strutted in her way, the most impressive of which was the eventual winner, 23 year-old Raquel Wright. She won $2 million in cash and prizes the coveted crown and the title, the Miss Universe winner's wardrobe and the opportunity to represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe pagent in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31.
But, the look of utter disappointment on the face of the second runner-up Yapp, even as she tried desperately, but in vain to cover it with a smile, was enough to make a sympathetic audience member want to cry. She looked like she would cry as she shared third place, another pageant plot twist, with Chavoy Gordon.
Shemille Blake, a crowd favourite, placed second and a very ecstatic Raquel Wright, became the new Miss Jamaica Universe. Raquel also won the 'Most Congenial' contestant award, what is thought to be the 'booby prize' of pageants, usually reserved for the girl who never stood a chance of winning the title in the first place.
WHAT A TWIST
Shemille Blake won prizes for being the 'Most Aware' and 'Most Photogenic' contestant, while Chavoy won for being the 'Best in Swimsuit'. Natalia de Lisser completed the top five.
The disappointment of one contestant did not overshadow the joy of another, though, and Raquel celebrated with her friends, family and well-wishers afterwards. "It's been a great experience," she breathed, between sips of water and trying to compose herself. "I wasn't sure I was going to win, but I think I am quite deserving," she said.
Raquel wore a red, sequinned gown with a satin strap that crossed one shoulder, designed by Uzuri. In fact, Uzuri designed all the gowns worn by the 13 contestants.
The show, which started promptly at 8 p.m. was enjoyable throughout and, with the exception of a few minor glitches, ran smoothly. After a dramatic opening which served to introduce the finalists in a 'Chicago'-styled vaudeville presentation, the show continued with the contestants in swimwear by Mushroom.
Amid the beauty and pageantry of the ceremony, the show went a bit down to earth with performances by singer G-Whiz, with Treat Her Like a Lady, and the 'Crew Demolition' dance group, with a breakdance routine.
Contestants also added to the performance segment of the show, with songs, poems and mini skits about love and self-affirmation in a script that was well rehearsed and well presented. This talent section, however, did more to highlight the lack thereof, with quite a few of the contestants singing flat and off-key. Djavila Smith, however, the sole dancer of the finalists, stuck to something with which she is obviously familiar and gave what may have been the best (though very brief) performance of the group.
In the end, the package was well presented and at the end of the night, none could be heard complaining of the outcome - not even one disappointed contestant.
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- Carolyn Yapp is GORGEOUS, and she should have won in 2005! I expect her to do well in August. So, right now, the top Caribbean contenders are Dom. Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Cayman Islands. Where does Kiara stand? -- Leo, Friday, July 17, 06:26:10am
 In 2005 the Judges just did not feel Carolyn was ready now in 2009 she is ready. Kiara stands a good chance. I know the main issue with Kiara is her hieght but other than this she has the Beauty, Figure, Brains & Personality to do well. Despite being only 5"6" I think Kiara will shine and stand out. She will be a great host Country Ambassador. (NT) -- Mikayla, Friday, July 17, 07:34:11am
- Someone PLEASE send Kirkland for immediate and extra strength laser eye surgery. Bey u gatta be blind (NT) -- Alison, Friday, July 17, 02:40:00pm
- As much as WE HATE Jamaicans, and I must admit they do come accross aggressive with a know-it-all attitude, I can safely say that they KNOW how to DELIVER when it MATTERS MOST and they DELIVER........Jamaica was given ONE WEEK to find a girl and LOOK WHO THEY CAME UP WITH....friggin' GORGEOUS AS HELL CAROLYN YAPP.....THEY ARE HUNGRY FOR A MISS UNIVERSE CROWN AND HAVE HAD SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENTS.....If they can PULL THEIR SHIT TOGETHER IN ONE WEEK.....How is it that we tend to F@#&-up in a YEAR!!!!.....We are already the LAUGHING STOCK OF THE CARIBBEAN when it comes to pageants and beauty ESPECIALLY WITH THE JAMAICANS WHO BELIEVE THAT BAHAMIAN WOMEN ARE NOT BEAUTIFUL......You all need to wake up and SMELL DA CONCH....when CAROLYN YAPP sets foot in NASSAU she is going to STOMP ALL OVER KIARA SHERMAN BECAUSE JAMAICANS KNOW HOW TO D..O..M..I..N..A..T..E AND THEY ARE VERY INTIMIDATING WITH IT...... (NT) -- We have to be 20 steps ahead says: "WAKE UP AND SMELL DA CONCH", Friday, July 17, 06:13:14pm
- Ok I'm Here... Firstly After reviewing Miss um JAM Rock FULLY.. IS IT ME OR DOESNT SHE HAS A FULL FACE BUT STILL LOOK LIKE MY QUEEN MISS ADA DE LA CRUZ AIMEE MISS DOMINICAN REPublic?....But firstly WEEKLY ive been reviewing critics predictions and came to the conclusion that Miss Bahamas is ranking 30 to 50...nO OFFENCE but if she WASNT the hosting queen she'll rank 60 in my books. And if you consider CARRIBEAN alone contestant these how the order go... The only problem i have with Yapp is herage shes 25 but shes 5'9 and gorgeous. Puerto Rico, Dominican,Jamacia, Cayman,Curaco, Bahamas then Turks. And Carribean only have Three PLAYERS in the playing field and sure as hell aint KIA. (NT) -- Truth, Saturday, July 18, 01:27:05am
- SPEAK IT! -- KIRKLAND (...DA TRUTH), Saturday, July 18, 01:33:34am
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