Fiji’s pick to the Miss World competition Pooja Priyanka yesterday qualified for the semi finals for the talent category.

She performed a dance from a Bollywood movie Taal which featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was a Miss World in 1994.

Ms Priyanka, who is competing with over 110 contestants from all over the globe at the United States capital Washington DC, is excited with her first foray into the international event.

On Miss World- Fiji’s, Facebook page Ms Priyanka said: “YaY! First round of results are in and I’m so excited to be showcasing our incredible fusion of cultures. Thank you to my dear #MissWorldteam. This would not be possible without you. Anita Chand ShokoufehShojaeiArthiWardanAshishna Sharma PallaviWardan Vishal Sharma Shaleen Jas Andhy Blake This one is for you”.

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) TV producer and presenter Andhy Blake said: “This is the huge achievement for any Miss Fiji contestants to the Miss World platform because this is the first time Fiji has made it in the talents and we look forward to the finals.”

Edited by Rusiate Mataika

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