Michelle Joseph – new contestant for Miss Dominica 2011 pageant

Michelle Joseph

Former Miss Teen Dominica Michelle Joseph is the seventh and final contestant confirmed for the Miss Dominica pageant 2011.

The Dominica Festivals Committee through the Queen Show Committee had initially selected seven young ladies for the pageant, but was forced to seek two replacements following the decision to dismiss one contestant and another’s decision to withdraw. Erlene Labassiere was selected to fill the first void following which six young ladies signed their contracts last week. However, still one contestant short, Chairperson of the Queen Show Committee Romualda Hyacinth noted the need to find a seventh contestant.

Michelle Joseph answered the call from the Queen Show Committee Chair and came forward to offer herself as the seventh contestant. She was interviewed on Thursday last week by the panel which comprises DFC, CDC and Queen Show Committee Members and Miss Joseph met the criteria to enter the pageant.

Natalie Clarke, DFC Events Director says, “We are very happy to announce Miss Michelle Joseph, hailing from Morne Bruce, Roseau, as our seventh island girl rising to the challenge to compete for the coveted prize of becoming Dominica’s next Cultural ambassador.”

Michelle who is only eighteen years old, is no stranger to pageantry carrying the title of Miss Noelle 2006, Miss Teen Dominica 2007, and Miss Dominica State College 2010. Miss Joseph is at present a second year student at Dominica State College in the Architectural Design Department. She is also a second soprano in the Sisserou Singers chorale.

The National Carnival Queen Show Committee started their schedule of activities and rigorous training of the young ladies from December 1 and will continue right through the holiday season getting the seven contestants prepared to give the general public a great performance on Friday March 4th, 2011.

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70 Comments

  1. rene
    January 29, 2011

    :-D

  2. coby
    January 9, 2011

    imagine Mitchel and Dice on the parade for carnival what sight.
    go mitchel go youuuuuuuuuuuuu areeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the queeeeeeeeeeeeeeen

    • yessa
      August 15, 2013

      u had wish hahaha

  3. coby
    January 8, 2011

    good luck to all the young ladies i have look at all the contestants and i strong believe the Mitchel Joseph will be miss Dominica age is just a number.and for person who say that she is still at school ,do they look at miss Teen USA and Miss USA /Miss Universe they all at Universities .it will b e nice to have a queen with a fresh brains still at college.Talent .intelligence beauty/ you got it all.i can see you at the Miss Jayces’s when Marcia will be handing over the 2011 title to you,also in Tortola she will hand it over to you. Girl all i can say is rich for the stars ………………………………..

  4. Michelle's #1 fan
    December 9, 2010

    a beautiful young lady fit to be a queen……….. i know u got what it takes to become the winner on that special night we have all seen it in u before in pass pageants and u have proven ur self to everyone what u are fully capable of and seeing now that ur have grown and become more mature i dont thing any thing or any one can prevent you from being a winner on that night ( the night u will be crowed queen). i will be there in the crowd in full support of u screaming at the top of my voice and jumping up and down waving a poster of u in de air for the judges to see the right decision……… any ways be strong work hard and sure u will get what u deserve i not even going to wish u luck because u dont need it u got all what u need already!!!!! so good bye and take care and im behind u a 110 %

  5. All da best
    December 9, 2010

    Pretty photo too!!… All the best Michelle… I know you have the capability & charisma!!…

  6. Tainted
    December 9, 2010

    One more reson why we Dominicans away should come home and support our people. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Wow!! stunning beauty!! Congrats on the commisions choice I hope this young lady represents us well, congrats and good luck.

  7. Dee
    December 8, 2010

    :) Wooooooooohhh Yay! am so proud of u Mimiii Mayneee. reason to go to queen show. All the luck in the world to u granny <3 Praying for u. and am here every step of the way.

  8. LovingIt!!
    December 8, 2010

    aaahhhh…stunningly gorgeous…babes…we know you can do it…ignore all them negative comments and turn them into positives…frm since u get da crown for teenage pageant…u tell me ur nxt step is Queen…well here u r babygirl…keep shinning like the star that you are and keep your head up. Those of us who are with you and supporting will ALWAYS be more than those who are against you and talking negatively about you. Without a doubt, I KNOW for a fact that you will put your best foot forward…and NO MATTER the outcome, we go always love you babygirl. Mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! All the best

  9. Notorious
    December 8, 2010

    Dominicans, reduce your negative comments and thoughts!! Though she is only eighteen, she is capable of doing great, and even winning the crown, as does every other contestants on the stage. Let us all be reminded that Miss World 2010 is only eighteen also, so age is not an issue!! She should be commended for having the courage of going up at so much of a young age, and not be discouraged because of it. She decided to enter because she believes she can do it, and for her age, I would say that she is a very well-rounded and mature young lady, and if her age was not mentioned, many of us would not know that she is only eighteen.

    Young lady I commend you for entering the competition, and I am proud that you have the courage to enter so young! Give them a show that they will never forget!!! And prove to them that age is simply just a number!!

    Good luck…… I know you’re gonna do great!!!

  10. FAITH
    December 8, 2010

    The age criteria to register for the queen show is 18-25. It does not matter whether she turned 18 last year or last week . What matters is that when she registered last week thursday she was 18 years old. Hence, she has met the criteria. Everyone is different in their own way and everone knows what they are capable of. Since, she decided to register now, that means that she thinks she ready.

    • Notorious
      December 9, 2010

      Exactly!!! And that is the exact same reason why none of them should judge her because of her age!!

  11. brown sugar
    December 8, 2010

    good luck to you honey but the queen is miss jacintha Fagan well rounded girl nice personality, and a force to be reckoned with as well…she may seem quiet but she is going to put on a show i was at her last show and she did well…..won all the gifts!!! so to all the contestants good Luck and a special good luck to jacintha fagan….

    ps. remember the girl from last year whom everyone thought would have won …what happened??lol…surprise surprise…

    • Notorious
      December 8, 2010

      Exactly!! That’s why you shouldn’t be so quick to decide who wins!!!

  12. Ma ti Pam
    December 8, 2010

    Roselia I supporting all d way, and all d way. jens capisen, where allu at.

  13. Celeb
    December 8, 2010

    How you mean nah thats my girl supporting you 100% mimi

    • Notorious
      December 8, 2010

      Dats right!!! We’ll be in front the stage cheering you on!!

  14. Ma ti Pam
    December 8, 2010

    The 2 last contestants entered because they thought there was no competition. but contestant now no. 7 will be a force to reckon with…………….look out……………….ma ti pam

  15. better believe it
    December 8, 2010

    good luck mimi…… i knw u got that 1 babes….. u knw Better Believe It supporting u all da way…
    MWAH love u

    • Notorious
      December 8, 2010

      Maximum Respect to Better Believe It!!! We’ll be right there with you Mimii…..

  16. CONCERNED
    December 8, 2010

    I believe that Michelle should wait another year. she has just turned 18 three weeks ago and would not have qualified to register for the competition this year in first place if she were to register when it was called. I think she should concentrate this year on her college and next year do it.

    i am biased though. I think Earlene Labassiere is a good contendor for the pageant. she is also very talented and sings very well I heard her in st cecilia choir fectival doing a solo, she is tall and beautiful.

    • Notorious
      December 8, 2010

      It does not matter whether she turned eighteen three weeks ago or yesterday!!! The point is she is in, and she deserves a fair chance, and to be treated like everyone else!!! And for her age, you WILL be surprised what she can do!!

      • smh
        December 9, 2010

        @ concerned….you do have a very strong point there.if michelle registered for the competition when it was called she wouldnt have met the criteria.the only reason she is in it is because a young lady withdrawn from the competition.

        michelle recently turned 18 yes,but her age is not an issue because she has the potential.

        anyways as notorious said she is in it already so good luck to all the young ladies!!!my four favourites are earlene,cornillia,michelle and rosilia!!!if anyone of you ladies get the crown that would be fine by me!!!good luck again ladies.

  17. christene
    December 8, 2010

    You and Etelle entered last minute cuz allu fought and said to allu selves ‘it doe hav competition man’ eh ben look it………………….is behind dat have…………..dynasty where allu be?

  18. WAP, take it like a man, no, woman
    December 8, 2010

    Michelle, u stepped into the right arena………….you think the team from possi joking….mmmmmmmmmmmm

  19. capuchin massive
    December 8, 2010

    2011 Queen……….capuchin……..Reggie dog cannot be last, not wen it have a blue dog last………..

  20. woosh
    December 8, 2010

    Elma/Prince, bellair ca la show,. that queen show hot hot hot woooshhhhhhhh

  21. dynasty
    December 8, 2010

    all these comments were made to cristel fagan last year………… and what happen? possi just sweep that from her and the rest of the girls

  22. true dominica
    December 8, 2010

    All the best to all the ladies. beauty is deep within ur heart.

  23. dcan abroad
    December 7, 2010

    papa i don’t that to phase the other girls but by the looks of it already…this one is what they were looking for. let’s bet on a horse race she going to swipe that crown n run to morne bruce

  24. MASTER P
    December 7, 2010

    TO ALL AH U OUT THERE THAT THERE SAYIN BOUT BEAUTY …. MAKE UP MAKES A PIG LOOK WELL SO STOP THERE… LT THE SHOW BEGIN AND IF SHE WINS WELL GOOD 4 HERE…

    • no name
      December 8, 2010

      Oh yes she is beautiful and talented so you just watch out. You go Michelle

  25. Miss James/Joseph
    December 7, 2010

    Dear Michelle Joseph,

    You are beautiful and that is why i say you are beautiful
    I love you because you love me and you are loving, full of love
    You are blessed…. they said no one’s perfect but u are 99.999%

    I’m so proud of you sis, may God continue to bless you i’m happy for you…
    continue doing your best, you know you are a great performer, just keep it up!!!!
    I LOVE YOU

  26. Sexy J
    December 7, 2010

    :wink: Hmm Hmm Hmm, yes I my cousin we holding dem good for 2011.. stay strong, hold tight, be positive and everything else will fall in place.. Joseph’s RULE!!!!!!!!!!! :wink:

    • no name
      December 8, 2010

      totally agree

  27. Lizavier4Jesus
    December 7, 2010

    She is very beautiful and can become the number one for sure. But she must be determined to give it her all in all. God’s blessings my girl. You seems to deserve it.

  28. Julina
    December 7, 2010

    Congratulations my sweets! So proud of you I know you gonna rock it! All the best and I am so looking forward to the show :)

  29. Caddy
    December 7, 2010

    Congratulations Michelle! Good luck, then again…you will do very well! Talent runs through your blood plus you’re not a stranger to this! Once again, Good Luck! That’s a show I can’t miss.

  30. outkast
    December 7, 2010

    good luck

  31. Samirah
    December 7, 2010

    I must say that I am indeed proud of my sister for stepping forward to compete in this pageant. Surely, I know that she will put her best foot forward and you are no stranger to the stage. No matter what some people may think, age is nothing when it is compared to the intelligence and capability which I know that you rightly possess. All the Josephs in Dominica and abroad will be behind you. Congratulations sis!!!!

    • no name
      December 8, 2010

      Tell them Samirah, we are all behind her, Joseph or not

    • Nature Boy
      December 8, 2010

      Samirah, nice of you to extend your full support to your younger sister. Seems she is ahead of you in that one, as I thought you would have entered that pageant before her and get the chance to crown her once again the following year. Perhaps she may get to crown you in 2012? It could happen…

      • Sami
        December 8, 2010

        maybe.. maybe not…. time will tell all….

        • bad mind
          December 9, 2010

          girl both of allu head big get some new man and tell ur mom to go back home to dad

        • Notorious
          December 11, 2010

          @ bad mind…….. Very nice comment to make. Hope you feel proud of yourself for what you just said. Remember when you point your finger @ someone, three of your own fingers are pointing back @ you!!

          Check yourself before you make any harsh comments or look down on someone. Remember also that you have your own problems. Don’t make a fool out of yourself!!!

  32. hmmmm
    December 7, 2010

    i need to see u in swim wear. oui la la

  33. stupesist
    December 7, 2010

    mmmmmmm hmmmmmmm, she’s a looker!!!!

  34. people
    December 7, 2010

    beautiful young lady..
    dats my queen
    gud luck!!

  35. Anonymous
    December 7, 2010

    Who did they dismiss and who withdrew???
    Good luck to this young lady.

    • Caddy
      December 7, 2010

      Well, I know Edelia withdrew so they dismiss the other one

  36. honest lady
    December 7, 2010

    Good luck, I will be rooting for you. Your Aunt was a firmer Miss Dominica, your uncle is in the business of training the girls, so everything is there already for you. Just go and apply yourself. GOOD LUCK my dear.

  37. Jeoffrey
    December 7, 2010

    Congratulations to my cousin. I am so proud of you. I know you have it in you to win this pageant and with God and your family’s full support I know you are gonna excel. Congratulations again !!!

  38. Mahaut jammet living abroad
    December 7, 2010

    Good luck young lady. You are quit a beauty!

  39. GamePro
    December 7, 2010

    Glad to see a looker in the mix.

    • miss dee
      December 7, 2010

      lol @ gamepro..i know u have a looker as well… :wink:

  40. A Girl
    December 7, 2010

    Cudos to you, young lady, to wanting to become an ambassador. However i believe you could’ve reconsidered the timing. for starters you are only 18, and you have alot of time still; then you are still currently enrolled in college – wouldn’t that disrupt your studies at this critical point?!
    You surely have what it takes, and no stranger to the stage, so all the best!

    • Sami
      December 7, 2010

      Age has absolutely NOTHING to do with the matter. There have been previous contestants who have taken part in pageantry and they were involved in their school work. She is a focused young woman who knows exactly what she is about.

      • A Girl
        December 8, 2010

        My dear, i know you support your sister’s decision. However, why hadn’t she come forth from the get-go when all the other young ladies were being asked? Infact age has alot to do with some things! Like i said i know that this pageant allows you sufficient time. You can be from age 18 to 25! She recently turned 18(if i’m not mistaken), so my advice would be to wait at least another year!!
        Anyways, I wish her luck

        • smh
          December 9, 2010

          @ a girl….you are right.

          @ sami…..we are not being negative.the point is why didnt she come forth when all the other young ladies came forth.why she didnt apply since october so she could be on the stage for creole in the park or the world creole music festival.

          she couldnt have come forth because she was too young then.she wasnt 18 yrs as yet.so if it wasnt for the last young lady that with drawn from the competition she wouldnt be there!!!

          anyways you and earlene have plenty competition.not because allu are no stranger to the stage allu will win the crown.is not your outer apperance that determining who becoming the queen either.is what you bring on the night of the show and rosillia doesnt joke remember that!!!

          anyways good luck to all the ladies!!!may the best woman wins.

          p.s,i want the north to take everything!!!

  41. Very Pretty
    December 7, 2010

    this young lady seems to be very experienced and she is absolutely beautiful…

  42. Proud Dominican
    December 7, 2010

    You look Gorgeous Michele sweety. All the best at the pageant. You are a very talented individual and with your pageantry experience, you can indeed be Miss Dominica. The DSC students are behind you 100%, good luck!!!

  43. mouth of the south
    December 7, 2010

    i cannot read n not compliment,,,,,that is a stunningly beautiful young woman rite dere

    • lol
      December 8, 2010

      u want wii!.. u not going offer up ur bad boi self 2 her?

      • redlight district baby
        December 8, 2010

        trust me she doh ready yet,,,i have too much for her to handle

  44. Michael
    December 7, 2010

    Thanks to this young! She is indeed a well rounded individual! With her coming into the competition Dominica with certainly be in contention to retain the 50th Miss Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show. Young lady, make the stage yours! I see you go talent, use it on the night! Please ensure you have a good team working with you including Pearl Christian and Leandra Lander. If you looking for a gown designer let me know – Calvin S in NYC can be contacted. Good Luck!

    • mouth of the south
      December 7, 2010

      if u serious leave an email contact nah,, :lol: :lol:

      • Michael
        December 7, 2010

        My e mail: [email protected]. I would further put her in contact with Calvin S.

      • Caddy
        December 7, 2010

        Man you just sick you know! SIGH! Leave the man alone! LOL!

        • Lizavier4Jesus
          December 7, 2010

          @Caddy

          That comment is not fair to MOTS. He simply brought the attention to Michael, that Michele would need an address or something like that, to contact him in New York, if she considered his offer to design her gown. Michael might have forgotten to do that, which is why he responded with the information. So why do you say MOTS is sick about that?

  45. Nice
    December 7, 2010

    Gorgeuos- Good luck to you young lady. Give it your best shot.

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