PERFORMING ARTISTS

The Virtuoso

One who is interested in the pursuit of knowledge in specialized fields of arts and entertainment –with exceptional skill and expertise to spot and scout new talent

Alana Seebarran is an accomplished dancer, performing for many years in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s ‘Naya Zamana’ dance show. The Mother of two is also Miss India Worldwide 2012, Alana is a philanthropist who is passionate about Arts.

HOBBIES

CHARITY

FUN FACTS:

The Connoisseur

 A person with much worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture

Keisha Edwards is the owner and Creative Director of Shasha Designs, a fashion brand based in Georgetown Guyana, that makes resorts, festivals and formal wear. Specializing in creating traditional and unconventional wedding gowns. She launched her career in fashion by participating in the Guyana Fashion Week in 2008, where her designs received rave reviews, motivating her to launch her brand and first fashion show in 2010 under the name Fierce Expressions. Miss Edwards is a recipient of the ‘Award of Excellence – Fashion Innovation’ at the 2016 Caribbean Style and Culture Awards in Maryland, USA. Keisha has showcased collections in Guyana, Haiti, Curaçao, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and in Washington DC and Maryland in the USA. Her designs have also been featured in Shabeau Magazine, Lady, Posh 592, She Caribbean Magazine and LIAT ZiNG in-flight magazine.In 2018, she participated in the first-ever Commonwealth Fashion Exchange, where she designed a sustainable gown, which debuted at Buckingham Palace in February of that year.

Keisha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion and Designs from the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Guyana and has completed a certificate program in Fabric Selection and Design Style at The New School – Parsons School of Designs in the USA. She is also a member of the Guyana Fashion Council.

CHARITY

• St. Ann’s Orphanage

FUN FACTS

• I am a skilled chess player, my dad taught me.
• I learned how to sew from watching my mom

The Oracle

A mature mentoring voice that is outspoken, perceptive, direct yet comforting, and highly insightful.

Long before Monifa’s and CaMeg’s Fashion House came into being, Megan was bitten by the fashion bug. From age 13, Constance Carroll was her friend. She was skilled enough at make-up application for it to go undetected by her teachers. Her sisters only noticed when they missed their make-up. Later, she would pursue local and international make-up courses.
By age 19, she joined The Vonettes Modelling Agency owned by the legendary Yvonne Webster of Club Illusions fame. Though the lure of pageantry beckoned, after four years of modeling, she left to attend Maple’s Cosmetology School. Fun fact, cosmetology does not include make-up, a skill that Megan perfected mostly on her own and has become quite successful at it.
After beauty school, she joined her sister Carol’s salon Monifa’s Beauty Spa where she honed her skills in hair styling and makeup. She quickly became its chief beautician and stylist and has been managing the business for more than 19 years.
Megan has been privileged to style many beauty pageant contestants, television personalities and much of the crème de la crème of the local society. Over the years, she has expanded her repertoire to include fashion and in 2013, she and Carol teamed up and opened CaMeg’s Fashion House.
Megan is a devoted fitness and fashion enthusiast. She loves a good laugh, great wine and good company. She is very supportive of the local fashion industry and has commissioned many outfits from some of Guyana’s best designers like Pat Coates, Sidney François, Marsae by Marcie De Santos, and the little-known gem Michelle Chase.
Megan is extremely happy to support the growing fashion industry and looks forward to successful collaborations with Guyana’s designers.

HOBBIES

• Exercising, baking, yoga, reading, meditating and community service,

CHARITY

• GAVI (Guyana Association for the Visually Impaired)

FUN FACTS

• Love to get together with friends and have a good laugh,
• Love to get sweaty in my Zumba classes,

The Confidere

Curl Fete Guyana, for Curl Fete is a social movement that empowers women and girls through entrepreneurship and self-love

The seeker of confidence and beauty with his eyes glued on spotting elegance, poise, purpose, and personal drive in others.

Keith Allicock is an experienced Auditor/ Administrative Manager with a demonstrative history of working in the accounting and auditing industries. Skilled in Non-profit Organisation, Budgeting, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, and Analytical Skills. Executive Member of Traits Model Management – Guyana’s premier model agency; Executive Member of Curl Fete, Guyana – The Caribbean’s largest Natural Hair Expo.

Strong education professional with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) focused on Accounting and Business Management from the University of Guyana. Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.

He is an experienced professional runway coach. His clients include:

• Joylyn Conway, Miss World Guyana 2019
• Former queens: Xameria Kippins, Ambika Ramraj, Faydeya King, Stacy Ramcharran (to mention a few)
• Guyana’s top models: Natasha Harper, Delesa Archer, Shonnette Cain, Reesa Sooklall, Yolanda Kerr.
• He was the Event Coordinator for Staff Talent and Fashion shows for Bank of Guyana, National Insurance Scheme, CARICOM Secretariat, Shasha Designs’ Fierce Expressions, Trait’s STRUT, Trait’s Sunset Glamour, and Curl Fete’s Natural Hair and Fashion Show.

• Diploma in Accountancy, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus | September 2004 — June 2006
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus | September 2006 — June 2009
• Masters of Business Administration, University of Bedfordshire, England | March 2021 – Present (to be completed by March 2022)
• Competent Communicator, Toastmasters International | September 2013 — June 2014

Hobbies

Traveling, Photography, Playing Scrabble, Runway Fashion involvement,      Volunteering, and community involvement

FUN FACTS

• One of my favorite things to do in my leisure time is to play Scrabble.

The Vanguard

Exceptional guidance on all elements of Miss Guyana’s journey that is on point, practical and resourceful. One who is always at the forefront of new developments or ideas.

Nigel Niles is an Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice in Guyana 20 years ago. He holds a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of the West Indies and a Masters in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of London. He is currently the Executive Director of Corporate Services & Company Secretary at Guyana Water Inc. a position he has held in excess of 12 yrs. He is also the Chairman of Volunteer Youth Corps and First Vice President of the Guyana Tennis Association. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, swimming and traveling and has judged several pageants in Guyana including previous editions of Ms. World Guyana. Apart from being a judge for this year’s pageant, he is also one of the franchise’s legal advisors.

 FUN FACTS: 

• I am a huge Janet Jackson Fan
• Sound of Music is the movie he’s seen the most

The Representative

Miss World Guyana, a current or prior National Winner who represented Guyana on the international stage with honor and knowledge in all facets of the Miss World national competition elements

Joylyn Conway is a 23-year-old young woman with an amicable personality – many would say her disposition matches her name, hence she’s called “Joy” for short.

She attended Berbice High School, where she graduated in 2016. Subsequently, she read for her degree at the University of Guyana where she majored in Chemistry and Biology Minor. In 2016 she graduated with her Associate of Science (ASc.) Degree in Chemistry (Biology minor) passing with distinction and was awarded the 2nd best graduating student. In 2018 she graduated with her Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry (Biology Minor) passing with distinction also – because of her educational journey thus far Joylyn deems herself “A Natural Science Enthusiast”.

Joylyn believes “it costs nothing to light another candle” hence, a Lecturer by profession, attached to the New Amsterdam Technical Institute. As her life’s journey lies in this profession currently, to be better versed in educating young adults, she is currently reading for her Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Higher Education) – DipEd. She aspires, however, to become a Forensic Chemist.

Her life’s motto “aspire to inspire before you expire” encompasses much of her hobbies– teaching, dancing, volunteering, and coaching young ladies and children. She also enjoys exploring new places, trying new foods, graphic designing, and putting smiles on frowned faces.

Joylyn’s love for volunteering and giving back, lead her to the Rotary International Family, where she was officially inducted as Rotaractor attached to the Rotaract Club of New Amsterdam in 2019. She served as the secretary for Rotaract year 2019 – 2020 and successfully completed her tenure as President in 2020-2021.

In 2018 she wore the title of Miss World Guyana East Berbice Corentyne, and was later crowned Miss World Guyana 2nd Princess. In 2019 she was appointed Miss World Guyana 2019, where she represented Guyana in London at 69th Miss World Competition. As an advocate for STEM Education especially among young women, she founded the “STEM Girl Glow Initiative” – which she hopes to continue in the near future.

FUN FACTS:

• I’m an immense Foodie
• During the early stages of the pandemic, I found a fondness for canvas Painting
• One thing I cannot live without is rice 😀
• One of my favorite things to do is binge watch TV-shows

The Influencer

A flamboyant Social Media influencer who follows the candidates’ journey and reports on their social media status in the decision room. Knowledgeable in all facets of Style, Fashion, Confidence, etc

Chontelle Sewett is the founder of CHANSE Designs, a highly organized graphic designer with over 8 years of professional experience. She has worked with a diverse array of companies in and out of Guyana including ExxonMobil Guyana, Centre for Local Business Development, German’s Restaurant, GTT, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Guyana Football Federation just to name a few. Her skillset includes working knowledge of design theory, social media management and procedures for both published and web-based materials.

Chontelle is also an Internationally Certified Makeup Artist who honed her skills at one of the most prestigious makeup schools in New York City. She is the makeup artist to some of the most high-profile clients in Guyana. Chontelle has managed to be very versatile in this business by being one of the most creative Makeup Artist in Guyana due to her creative mindset. Chontelle created Lash’d by Chontelle Sewett, an exclusive collection of reusable Luxury Multi-Dimensional eyelashes.

CHARITY

• The Children of Mabaruma

FUN FACTS

• Practiced Karate for 13 years
• Participated in Youth Parliament in 2012 as Minister of Health Volunteered with UNICEF through Youth Media Guyana
• Before 2019 I had no idea how to do makeup & now in 2021 I am one of the best MUA in Guyana
• I can complete the Rubiks Cube in less than 2mins
• I like outdoor adventures