Jumbo Queen - Sg Wang Plaza

Article contribution for Rentakini.com

It was a busy day for Sungei Wang Plaza on 23rd November 2007. Packed to the brim, it saw the first ever Jumbo queen beauty contest held for large framed women in Malaysia. Organized by Sungei Wang Plaza, this one of a kind beauty contest was exclusively for women who are over 80 kgs. A total of 22 women had the opportunity to battle it out on neutral ground in Heat 1 and Heat 2 and 10 sassy women were chosen as finalists in pursuit of the Jumbo queen title.

The contest started amidst the roar of fans with a group dance. The crowd then saw the contestants introducing themselves one by one on stage, followed by a short catwalk to strut their stuff. With Moleque being the official sponsor for apparel, these women showed off what they were made off, full of confidence and grace. Every contestant was given a chance to woo the judges in the talent round, and sing, dance, act they did! One contestant even performed magical tricks, much to the delight of the audience.The contestants had the audience wanting more when, attired in the sports wear, did a final “aerobic” catwalk to show off their active sides.

To pick the winner, the judges had to decide based on crowd response, stage personality, confidence and overall impression.

Grace Kabinchong, 28, was all smiles in front of the audience and judges during the contest when she beat 9 other contestants to walk away with the Jumbo Queen 2007 title. Grace , who is of Kadazan Chinese descent impressed the judges with her rendition of the Mount Kinabalu song.

“Although plus sized, we should always enjoy life, engage in more activities and stay healthy” was her message to other plus sized women out there.

Tg. Nurhernani Bt Tg. Mohd Ruyani walked away with the 1st Runner up title. Kuni, as she is affectionately known, had the crowd spellbound with her belly dancing moves.

The 2nd Runner up, Lim Wei Shi had the crowd in stitches with her moves for Lou Bega’s Mambo No 5. Accompanied by her male dancer, they gave a whole new meaning to the term “mambo” and saw Lim Wei Shi sweeping her dancer off his feet for a smooth mambo finish.

Lee Hui Leng charmed the judges and audience and swept both The Charming Jumbo Queen and Most Talented Jumbo Queen titles.

The Jumbo Queen walks away with RM5, 000 cash, trophy and sash, while the 1st Runner up and 2nd Runner up takes home RM3, 000 cash and RM2, 000 in cash respectively. The Charming Jumbo Queen and Most Talented Jumbo Queen titles each win RM500 cash, trophy and cash.

The prizes were given away by Mr K.K. Lim, Promotions and Public Relations Manager of Sungei Wang Plaza. The Jumbo Queen 2007 contest was organized as part of Sungei Wang Plaza’s 30th Anniversary celebration.