Hilton Seychelles hosts third Mr and Miss Hilton competition |24 August 2022
Aranta Alcindor, Miss Hilton 2022
• Aranta Alcindor, Darren Meme crowned best out of 10 contestants
Aranta Alcindor and Darren Meme have been crowned Miss and Mr Hilton Seychelles after being judged the best out of 10 contestants taking part in the final of the competition held at the Double Tree by Hilton Allamanda Resort and Spa at Anse Forban.
Among the prizes the two best contestants have won include two nights’ stay at Mango House LXR on full board in the King Premium room with ocean view, 90-minute massage for two, dinner for two at Hilton Northolme Resort and Spa where they will be welcomed at the Waves Restaurant for a three-course meal plus two complementary cocktail.
The contestants came from all four Hilton Hotels in Seychelles and musical entertainment for the event was provided by various up and coming artists.
Ms Alcindor is a senior gardener at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa while Mr Meme works in the Food and Beverage department of Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa on Silhouette.
Julita Jeremie, the country human resource director for Hilton Seychelles, said the competition is held on a yearly basis with the aim to bring staff of all the four Hiltons in Seychelles together. “It was quite challenging as we are a hotel chain and we had to work around operations, with collaboration of the human resource departments and the general managers,” she remarked.
Among the 10 contestants were eight females and two males. They had the opportunity to introduce themselves, say in which hotel they work, in which field and why they joined the Hilton hotels.
Each contestant showcased their casual wear, the popular evening wear, their talents which ranged mostly from singing and dancing to answering two questions each.
Richard Cesar was crowned the First Prince and Corine Pierre took the title of First Princess as well as the best evening wear.
Mr Hilton, Darren Meme, also won the best evening wear and People’s Choice in the male category as well as Mr Talent.
“I was not expecting it. I had no one there with me except for the Hilton group, I feel very proud,” said the newly crowned Mr Hilton.
Miss Hilton, Aranta Alcindor, was also very emotional but she noted that; “I am very proud, we are all winners. Some of us lacked confidence and I came with the theme of promoting young single mothers. I will continue to promote it.”
Miss Photogenic went to Shabella Moustache and Mr Photogenic was awarded to Richard Cesar. Aranta Alcindor also took the title of Miss Talent, Clara Victor took home the title of Second Princess and Khalinda Madeleine won the Miss People’s Choice.
The pageant had five judges – Terry Carolla renowned Seychelles Fashion Week director; Kevin Perine who is involved with the Miss Seychelles the National Pageant; Gabriella Gonthier, Miss Tourism Africa & Miss Universe Seychelles; Bianca Denousse, former Miss Hilton Seychelles and Robin Berz, director for finance for Hilton Northolme Resort and Spa and Doubletree by Hilton Allamanda.
All the participants received a token of appreciation from all the four Hilton hotels as well as Ruth Bonte, the person who initiated the contest, together with Mrs Jeremie.
Both Miss and Mr Hilton received their prizes from Hilton Seychelles’ area general manager, Andre Borg.
