Unduk Ngadau 2023 was the 63rd edition of Unduk Ngadau pageant which was held on 31 May 2023 at Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia. Frenerietta Sobitun of Sandakan crowned her successor, Carol Abbey Gail of Papar, at the end of the event.[1][2]

Background

The state of Sarawak debut in the pageant for the first time.[3]

Unduk Ngadau 2023
Date31 May 2023
Presenters
  • May Salitah
  • Denis Primus
Entertainment
  • Dabra Sia
VenueHongkod Koisaan Hall, KDCA, Penampang, Sabah
BroadcasterTV Sabah
Entrants50
Placements15
WinnerCarol Abbey Gail Grimaldi
Papar
CongenialityDevegrayc Justin
Likas
Natural BeautyAdelyn Tillon
Karambunai
Best Evening DressCalby Floresa Dolinting
Kota Marudu

Results

Placement Contestant
Unduk Ngadau 2023
  • PaparCarol Abbey Gail Grimaldi
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
3rd Runner-up
4th Runner-up
5th Runner-up
6th Runner-up
Top 15

Special awards

Major awards Contestant
Basaan Tinandai Togingo (Best in Evening Dress)
Tati Tosuau (Miss Congeniality)
  • Likas – Devegrayc Justin
Tati Topiodo (Miss Natural Beauty)
Subsidiary awards Contestant
Tati Toonong
  • Likas – Devegrayc Justin
Miss Bold Pepsi
Miss Popular Gogo OPPO
  • Pitas – Efa Anniesyah Kambang
Miss Culture, Agritourism and Nature (Miss CAN)

Contestants

50 contestants competed for the title.[4][5]

No. District Contestant Placement
01 Klang Valley Myra Evanna Robert
02 Labuan Crystal Vanessa John Top 15
03 Melaka Christine Joan Charles
04 Ranau Fiumie Chang Yee Ann Top 15
05 Kinabatangan Chellyana Tensu
06 Kemabong Clerriennikka Sapudin
07 Kuala Penyu Alvy Marcellah Guanli
08 Kunak Easter Kelly John Aloysius
09 Pagalungan Eryeka Cenna Francis
10 Matunggong Pui Xue Ni
11 Kota Marudu Calby Floresa Dolinting 1st Runner-up
12 Tuaran Florina Wileh 4th Runner-up
13 Lahad Datu Jodhrina Birig
14 Sipitang Valessaschiffer Jp Francis
15 Pulau Pinang Eva Sandra Duin
16 Inanam Steffi Olga Aidi Top 15
17 Karambunai Adelyn A. Tillon Top 15
18 Keningau Dealinah Alcy
19 Membakut Suzziereen Helly Guan Poh
20 Tongod Anika Isty Norman Top 15
21 Kota Kinabalu Donna Deidre anak Philip Top 15
22 Sook Evyanarey Larry
23 Perak Celarin Jenny
24 Telupid Doren Olivia Gilbert
25 Paitan Safikah Duing
26 Tawau Angelina Ka
27 Beluran Suezilla Ovenna
28 Banggi Christine Ferra Jobiril
29 Johor Viru Nikah Terinisip
30 Libaran Andrea Roulind
31 Papar Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi Winner
32 Likas Devegrayc Justin
33 Menumbok Maira Christabelle Yapp
34 Sandakan Audrie Jialin Tubong
35 Kudat Abigail Vun Jia Ying Top 15
36 Sarawak Marylyn Velarie Bolovin
37 Tungku Jaqualine Sadan
38 Putrajaya Marcerine Marcus
39 Penampang Galedine Lind Mosuyun 3rd Runner-up
40 Semporna Frecillavian Sobitun
41 Tenom Chrizsha Delyn Ng
42 Kota Belud Rachel Aswena Gundang
43 Kiulu Melni Dihal 5th Runner-up
44 Putatan Doreen Tony
45 Beaufort Juje Elor Top 15
46 Tambunan Clerice Olvia Augustine 2nd Runner-up
47 Kalabakan Florienza Lin
48 Pitas Efa Anniesyah Kambang
49 Tamparuli Rannysa Rachael Lee 6th Runner-up
50 Nabawan Abby Suehaiveey

References

  1. Inus, Kristy (31 May 2023). "Papar's Carol Abbey Gail crowned as Unduk Ngadau 2023 winner". The Star.
  2. Lajiun, Jenne (31 May 2023). "Papar representative 2023 state Unduk Ngadau". The Star.
  3. "Marylyn wakili KDCA Sarawak Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan di Sabah - Suara Sarawak" (in Malay). 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
  4. Lajiun, Jenne (2023-05-27). "Former contestants among 50 vying to be 2023 State Unduk Ngadau|The Borneo Post". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
  5. "50 register for State Unduk Ngadau pageant". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
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