Jelitawan kelahiran bumi kenyalang, Francisca James Luhong dinobatkan sebagai Miss Universe 2020.

Francisca, 25, berasal dari Kuching, Sarawak menewaskan 17 peserta lain untuk melayakkan dirinya mewakili Malaysia di pentas Miss Universe 2020 kelak.

Pada acara yang berlangsung Sabtu lalu, Francisca yang mengenakan gaun merah jambu rekaan Rizman Ruzaini berjaya mengetepikan saingan hebat daripada tiga peserta peringkat akhir iaitu Neha Verma, Serene Chai dan Charissa Chong.

Berikut lima trivia menarik tentang Francisca:

1. Bapanya, James Bungan merupakan keturunan Orang Ulu dari Ulu Sungai Asap manakala ibunya, Pauline Japok dari keturunan Iban di Kanowit.

2. Francisca sebelum ini pernah menyertai Miss World Malaysia 2018 (Top 5) dan Miss Cultural Harvest Festival 2015 (tempat ke-3).

3. Berketinggian 178 cm dan merupakan pelajar jurusan Komunikasi yang kini bertugas sebagai pegawai perhubungan awam.

4. Turut mempunyai bakat dalam bidang tarian.

5. Jika menang Miss Universe 2020, Francisca berhajat untuk bertemu dengan Oprah Winfrey dan Michelle Obama.

Salam lemai Malaysia ?? Would love to take this opportunity to reminisce this moment. Surely is a moment of joy indeed for this great blessings. No words can describe how grateful I am for this opportunity. I remember when I decided to join MUM2020 the only person who knows about this is my mother and I decided to join this pageant with open heart and to trust the Almighty wherever this road may lead. Throughout this journey, I realised how important it is to trust the journey and yourself. That everything happens for a reason and it takes a village to create something great. Special thanks to @elainedaly the ND @missuniversemalaysia for this wonderful opportunity and the MUMO team for the guidance and making sure we’re always on point! Can’t wait to start this new journey with the team, this is not the end, its just the beginning. #womenpower To our forever queen @shweta_sekhon_ thank you for representing ?? very well at the universe stage, you’ve set such a high bar and you will forever be the queen that made a huge impact for Malaysia. I’ve seen all of the girls grow and empower each other despite going through the pandemic and still keep each other positive. Im so proud of them and will definitely work on something with them together in the future. Definitely a day, a year to remember. The most unique way to win the crown. To Sarawak Team this is for youuu.. Encang Sarawak Encang!!!! I am proud to say Malaysia, I am your Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, lets do this together! ???? @missuniversemalaysia Makeup @makeup_miracle @artemisia_mua Hairdo @shawncutlergroup @derren_sc Eg @rizmanruzaini Jewelleries @habibjewelsofficial ? #MissUniverseMalaysia #BeautyBeyondYou #Malaysia #ForMalaysia #TanahAirku #Negaraku ????

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Francisca dimahkotakan sebagai Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 oleh Shweta Sekhon yang merupakan Miss Universe Malaysia 2019.

Kali terakhir acara ini dimenangi anak Bumi Kenyalang pada 2007 menerusi Adelaine Chin Ai Nee.

Francisca bakal mewakili negara dalam pertandingan Miss Universe 2020 yang masih belum diumumkan lokasi, tarikh, dan butiran lain.