09/12/2023
Mekelia is a highly accomplished professional freelance makeup artist, performer, and
mentor with a diverse background in the arts. With over nine years of experience, she
has contributed to various productions and events, including the Flare fashion show at
West Mall in 2016 and notable theatrical performances like "Bitter Cassava," "Crazy for
You," and "West Side Story."
Her journey began during her schooling at Bishop Anstey High School East, where she
showcased her talent and won accolades at the Secondary Schools Drama Festival,
later securing 3rd place in the folk song category in 2018 and In 2020 she was awarded
1st place in the musical theater category at the Trinidad and Tobago Music Festival.
Continuing her passion, she pursued a Theatre Arts Major at the University of the West
Indies while actively participating in the 'Eh bien oui Don Don' performing arts company,
where her skills in costume design and special effects makeup were highly regarded.
In her pageantry journey, Mekelia achieved recognition in various competitions like Miss
Full Figured Teen Trinidad and Tobago and Miss Fabulous Plus T&T. Her success led
her to become an advocate, mentoring young women and raising awareness for social
issues.
Her ultimate goal was to represent her country, which she accomplished by winning the
Miss Plus World T&T national title and securing the first runner-up position in the Miss
Plus World international pageant. Her motivation stems from a desire to be an asset to
society, fueled by her professional experiences and personal aspirations.
This motivation led her to her most recent accomplishment of being crowned Miss La Reine
Rive 2023 a sub-competition within the 60th anniversary of the Prime Ministers Best Village
Trophy Competition.
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