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Miss Cook Islands Koteka-Wiki places Top 30 in the World


Another Miss World contestant with māori heritage made top 30 in the world and was runner up for Miss Oceania. Her name is Reihana Koteka-Wiki. This year the Te Aupōuri descendant represent the Cook Islands.

One of 13 judges on the final night chooses Koteka wiki as the choice of the night. The 26-year-old  was also a finalist for Talent placing 7th overall

In a Facebook post, Koteka-Wiki acknowledged the support she received from her small Nation the Cook Islands.

In the swimming sports challenge the former youth swimmer placed 3rd.

COOK ISLANDS MAKE TOP 30 AND 1st RUNNER UP MISS WORLD OCEANIA and ONE OF 13 judges choices for the night 🙏🏽❤️ I can’t...

Posted by Miss World - Cook Islands on Saturday, December 8, 2018

Koeta-Wiki also made top 18 for Beauty with a Purpose and was a finalist for dancers of the World. She got to showcase the unique traditional performance of the Cook Islands on the final night of competition.

In a Facebook post, Koteka-Wiki acknowledged the support she received from the small nation the Cook Islands in the build-up to the finals.

“I can’t express how grateful to everyone back home [Rarotonga] all the votes and support and all the love and messages”

TODAY IS THE DAY! Last night we completed our final dress rehearsal!!!! It’s been 5 weeks of preparations leading to this night and I can tell you, tonight is going to be spectacular!!!! This has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I have had the opportunity to represent my nation here at Miss World and it makes me so proud my heart could positively burst. Thank you all so so much for your love and support, words cannot describe how blessed I feel! Tune in MIDNIGHT Saturday 8th December to watch Miss World live!!!! ❤️ P.s: we were a tad bit hungry 😂

Posted by Miss World - Cook Islands on Friday, December 7, 2018