Subscribe for all my updates and don't miss a thing! Sign me up!
Yeah! Jamaica's Davina Bennett Awarded 2nd Runner Up At Miss Universe 2017
by Wellesley Gayle
Published November 28, 2017
Jamaica, the land of beauty in so many respects, has secured yet another top 10 spot in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant!
This when Clarendon's own hometown girl, Davina Bennett, secured the exclusive 2nd runner up spot in the 2017 edition on Sunday night at THE AXIS in Las Vegas, USA.
While the elation spread quickly across Jamaica, according to the Jamaica Observer, it was pademonium and jubilation in Mitchell Town, her home town.
“There was a lot of pot cover beating. It was like when Bolt win the 100-metre race and break a record!”
The twenty one year old, who works with deaf students, had Jamaicans at home and abroad celebrating from the time she came on stage, through to her selection to the top 16, 10, then the top five - and ultimately the top three.
Her signature afro hairstyle has won was a beautiful sight to behold - and cememted her in the hearts and minds of many across the globe.
And this top 3 feat was even more special as she emerged from a list of 92 contestants, the largest in the history of the competition.
The winner of Miss Universe 2017 was Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa.
The runner-up was Laura Gonzalez of Columbia.
The esteemed top 5 reads:
- South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
- Colombia's Laura Gonzalez
- Jamaica's Davina Bennett
- Thailand's Maria Poonlertlarp
- Venezuela's Keysi Sayago
The other countries making the top 10 were: - USA
- Philippines
- Canada
- Spain
- Brazil
Jamaica's highest placement at the Miss Universe pageant came in 2010 when Yendi Phillips finished in 2nd place. Jamaica's previous top ten placements at Miss Universe included Sandra Foster (1989), Kimberly Mais (1991) Christine Straw (2004) and Nicole Haughton (1999) (Gleaner).
Davina had earlier won the local competition to become Jamaica's representative in this famed international event. For more on this and Davina's background, including the challenges she overcame, read this gleaner article.
Bway, mi proud a her! Mi feel good! I welcome your comments here.
Regards,
WG
Sources:
- http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Jamaicas_Davina_Bennett_finishes_3rd_at_Miss_Universe_final?profile=1228
- http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/front-page/like-davina-bennett-8217-s-family-neighbours-describe-joy-in-mitchell-town_118385?profile=1373
- http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20171126/jamaicas-davina-bennett-second-runner-miss-universe-2017
- popsugar.com/beauty/Miss-Jamaica-Davina-Bennett-Afro-Miss-Universe-2017-44301922
Comments for Yeah! Jamaica's Davina Bennett Awarded 2nd Runner Up At Miss Universe 2017
|
||
|
||
New! Get My Latest Book👇🏿
 |
You asked, I've answered! You no longer need to save for months or years, to enjoy paradise! I spilled the beans! sharing my top tips on finding cozy accommodations and secret gems, only the way a native could! Click Here to pick it up on my e-store and start saving now! |
See The Best Of Jamaica - In Videos!
 |
My channel reaches over 140,000 subscribers worldwide and has leveraged over 11 million views, sharing, what I call 'The Real Jamaica'. Subscribe today and join our family of viewers. |
Read More ...
New! Experience The REAL Jamaica!
Book Your Private Tour here and experience Jamaica the way we (locals) do!
P.S. Didn't find what you were looking for?
Still need help?
Click Here to try our dependable and effective Site Search tool. It works!
Or, simply click here and here, to browse my library of over 500 questions and answers! Chances are someone already asked (and got an answer to) your question.
NEW!
Join the growing list of well-thinking, Jamaica-Loving folks in our vibrant Private Community
👇🏿
Featured Video!
Travelling To Jamaica?
Read this BEFORE you go
👇🏿
New Here?
I recommend you START HERE to enjoy the best of this website!
New! For Authentic Jamaican products, from my very own hands, visit my Etsy store here.
Recent Articles
-
Seville Great House Jamaica | Historical Site And Park
Apr 26, 24 12:52 PM
Ahh, the Seville Great House Jamaica. The building holds great significance to Jamaican history and culture, so why not take a look around yourself? -
How Much Is Property Tax In Jamaica?
Apr 25, 24 08:46 PM
Purchasing your own land is a major accomplishment but the thought of paying property tax can be daunting. How much is property tax in Jamaica by the way? -
How To Apply For An H2B Visa In Jamaica?
Apr 25, 24 02:07 PM
For many Jamaican locals and H2B visa is the key to their dreams. Ready to take on that journey? This is how to apply for an H2B visa in Jamaica. -
Medical Scholarships in Jamaica
Apr 23, 24 04:21 PM
Pursuing a career in medicine is a noble aspiration, however it is quite expensive. These medical scholarships in Jamaica helps to ease the financial burden. -
Why Do People Like Jamaica So Much?
Apr 23, 24 03:00 PM
Jamaica is one of the top vacation destinations in the Caribbean, which may have you wondering, why do people like Jamaica so much?
About The Author
A patriotic Jamaican who adores its culture, Wellesley has been using this medium to share what he calls 'the uniqueness of Jamaica with the world' since April 2007.
To date, he serves over 9,300 unique readers / viewers per day (and over 1.1millon page views monthly)
His efforts have earned this site featured positions in local publications, including the Jamaica Gleaner's Hospitality Jamaica, Carlong Publishers, as well as recognition from numerous prestigious international agencies and universities. Read more about him here.
He invites you to subscribe to this site to stay updated on all the latest and check out his unique Jamaican products on his e-store.
If you are on social media, here are the links to follow his latest posts:
You are also invited to join his exclusive JAMHearts community where like-minded Jamaican enthusiasts discuss all things Jamaican.
Didn't Find What You Are Seeking?
Do a quick site search here: