UNDUK NGADAU Favorite On Facebook

My friend, Mr. David Chong of David Aramitii Video & Photography launched a Facebook page to select the Favorite Miss UNDUK NGADAU in conjunction with the Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival) held every year, on the 30th and 31st of May. After the voting was closed at approximately 9:00 am, Ms. Ritchel Andreas representing the Ranau District, won the title with the votes of 3,035. Congratulation to Ms. Ritchel.

The Finals, UNDUK NGADAU 2013

Hello eveyone. These are the photos I took during the UNDUK NGADAU (Harvest Festival Queen) contest held at K.D.C.A. (Kadazandusun Cultural Association) Hall, at Penampang. The contestants donning their respective district's ethnic dress that day, 31 May, 2013. From 40 contestants, 15 of them are chosen to the Question & Answer session and... 

The Final 15 are (in random order),

1. Ms. Sarah Cleophas Gorotud of Tambunan

2. Ms. Natalie Christine Chong of Beaufort

3. Ms. Nillsey Debbie Sening of Tuaran

4. Ms. Hemy Manjadi of Likas

5. Ms. Didie Phang of Penampang

6. Ms. Ledesma Steven of Klang Valley, Selangor

7. Ms. Marvena Jitol of Kudat

8. Ms. Immaculate Lojuki of Kota Kinabalu

9. Ms. Iziana bte. Midung of Matunggong

10. Ms. Supang bte. Sulaiman of Sipitang

11. Ms. Shanen Brenda Engelbert Lim of Papar

12. Ms. Imelda Lim Chiew Chen of Kota Belud

13. Ms. Ritchel Andreas of Ranau

14. Ms. Dianna Gilbert of Putatan

15. Ms. Azlina Celestinus of Tamparuli

They are given another chance to catwalk their ways to the judges desk for the final selection of 7 contestants for the chance to proceed to the Question and Answer session, and ultimately, to select the new UNDUK NGADAU Queen for the year 2013.

The Final 7 are (in random order),

1. Ms. Sarah Cleophas Gorotud of Tambunan

2. Ms. Nillsey Debbie Sening fo Tuaran

3. Ms. Didie Phang of Penampang

4. Ms. Ledesma Steven of Klang Valley, Selangor

5. Ms. Immaculate Lojuki of Kota Kinabalu

6. Ms. Ritchel Andreas of Ranau

7. Ms. DIanna Gilbert of Putatan

After the Question and Answer session is over the decision have been made by the judges that after a very intense and careful deliberation, the judges gives the title of the UNDUK NGADAU Queen for the year 2013 to..... MS. IMMACULATE LOJUKI, representing the district of Kota Kinabalu.

Followed by 1st. runner-up, Ms. Ritchel Andreas representing Ranau District, 2nd. runner-up, Ms. Nillsey Debbie Sening representing Tuaran District, 3rd. runner-up, Ms. Dianna Gilbert for Putatan District, 4th. runner-up, Ms. Didie Phang of Penampang District, 5th. runner-up, Ms. Ledesma Steven for Klang Valley, Selangor D.E. and the 6th. runner-up goes to Ms. Sarah Cleophas Gorotud representing Tambunan District. Congratulation to all of them. May they carry the title with honor and to be our Ambassador of Culture & Goodwill.. All the best. 

Special Thank You to Mdm. Joanna Kitingan, the Chairperson of UNDUK NGADAU Committee for the Pesta Kaamatan 2013 for the opportunity of giving the media attention to the contestants via FaceBook & my blog and opportunity in supporting the event. To my good friend and an established Video & Photographer, Mr. David Chong of David Aramaitii Video & Photography, Thank You Very Much, friend. :) 

Sodop Unduk Ngadau

I took these photos of the UNDUK NGADAU contestants doing their catwalk in modern evening dress and 7 of them are donning the creative ethnic evening dress to showcase the intricate work of the fashion designer in incorporating the spirit of the traditional dress of the Kadazandusun into a beautiful & stunning evening dress. I would like to apologize to Ms. Banggi because I was busy looking the other way when she's doing her catwalk, therefore I was not able to take her photo. :)

The winners in the UNDUK NGADAU Gala Night is,

Best Creative Design Dress - Ms. Immaculate Lojuki representing the district of Kota Kinabalu, wearing a creative evening dress by Petrus Boyd Pensin

Tati Tosuau - Ms. Shanen Brenda Engelbert Lim representing the district of Papar

Tati Topiodo - Ms. Didie Phang representing the district of Penampang

Unduk Ngadau Tuaran Gala Nite

Was at Rasa Ria Resort last week, shooting our local beauties in the Unduk Ngadau Tuaran Gala Nite prior to The Unduk Ngadau Tuaran contest that will be held at Kiulu, Tuaran on 21 May this year. 

HALF WAY HOME SABAH STATE PAROL OPENING

A photographic opportunity present itself at the Pelancaran Rumah Perantaraan Parol Negeri Sabah, under Jabatan Penjara Malaysia, officiated by Datuk Wira Abu Seman, and witnessed by Komisioner Penjara Malaysia Dato' Sri Hj. Zulkifli b. Omar.

NATAP Photography #73 SECRET GARDEN

A Big Thank you to my friends at NATAP Photography for giving me the opportunity of joining them to their photoshoot session themed "SECRET GARDEN" at a Homestay at Penampang, last Sunday. Special Thank You to the models for bearing with all of us photographers demands & to our Make-Up Artist of the day, Dayve Benggon Rampas, Carolina Herbert (QiLue) & Pamela Joan George for their stunning & creative make-up. Not forgetting the organizer, NATAP Photography for the beautiful location, added by the act of GOD... it rain cats & dogs.. :)

Introducing.... Nana Mischa

Hello everyone. I would like to introduce to you... again, Ms. Nana Mischa. Our model for our photoshoot outing that we did on the 20th January. She is very cheeky, down to earth & very friendly but deep down, she is a very firm & sturdy, no nonsense girl.. :) Thank you Nana for the poses & Mohd. Ezal & Zain Volks for the opportunity.. https://www.facebook.com/NanaMisCha91

Theme, Marie Antoinette

Thank you to my cousin, a Make Up Artist, Dayve Benggon Rampas for giving me the opportunity to take some photos of their make up exam. Special thank you to MUAH academy owner, Ms. Beverley Shim too. The model talent is Arlina Cherlyn. https://www.facebook.com/jacksonjibit

Introducing.... May Tan

Thank you to my friend, Mohd. Ezal for inviting me again for this photoshoot. Thank you to the model talent, Ms. May Tan for her time & effort for us all to capture this photos.

Intoducing... Elaine Alex

I was invited by my friend, Mohd. Ezal for a fun photoshoot with our model talent, Elaine Alex at Sutera Harbour beach last Sunday, 6th January, 2013. Met a few friends of his on that day and made few friends too including the model talent. :)

Introducing... Arlina Cherlyn

Took a simple portrait of my niece, Arlina Cherlyn at Tanjung Aru Beach on the 1st. of January. She's a bit shy in front of the camera but a little bit of encouraging, this is the result plus a bit of editing from yours truly.. ;-)

Miss Oriental 2012

Miss Oriental 2012, held at D'Junction Bistro & Fun Pub in conjunction with The Chinese New Year. I have the opportunity of taking some of the contestants vying for the title and these photos taken in the Grand final stage of the beauty pageant competiton. Thank you D'Junction, especially to Ms. Anne Voo, Ms. Iza and Mr. Hillary for the opportunity & hospitality.