DNO EXCLUSIVE: I will shine says Leslassa Armour-Shillingford

Armour-Shillingford said she is ready for Miss World 2013
Armour-Shillingford said she is ready for Miss World 2013

Leslassa Armour-Shillingford says she is optimistic that she will shine at the upcoming Miss World Pageant.

During an exclusive interview with DNO on Wednesday, she said that she is honored for the privilege of participating in the seven-segment three-week event.

“Well I am extremely excited for sure .. a bit shocked I am not sure it has really sunken in yet but I am excited and I am honored,” she said about the prospect of representing Dominica.

She said the show consists of five prejudged events beginning with Miss Fitness. “We will do different exercises and sports and games and then be judged as Miss Fitness,” she stated.

“There’s a Beach Fashion, there is Beauty with a Purpose segment where you show off all the volunteer work that you’ve done, there is a Talent section and  a Runway Fashion Show.”

Armour-Shillingford also said that the evening wear and the interview section are the only two segments that will be judged on the actual night of the show.

She said she is expected to arrive in Bali, Indonesia on September 3 and the show itself will take place on September 28.

According to her, preparations on her side are ongoing, but she is looking forward to it and to making Dominica proud.

She also mentioned that although the Government of Dominica is one of her sponsors, she is still looking for the support of the rest of the public in any way possible.

She said the assistance is definitely needed.

Armour-Shillingford has competed in several pageants across the region including:
Miss Dominica 2013 – Best Costume, Best Performing Talent, Best Swimwear & Best in Swimwear.
Miss Caribbean World 1st Runner-Up – Best Swimwear & Miss Photogenic
Miss Carival 2013 – Best Talent, Best Evening Wear, Best Interview & Miss Photogenic
Miss Jaycees International 2013 – Most Photogenic, Best Swimwear, Best Talent & Best Interview
Miss Caribbean Culture Queen 2013 –  Best Interview

At the Miss World pageant she hopes to continue with her platform of holistic education which takes into consideration a child’s academic, emotional and social development.

Some 117 delegates from around the world have already been confirmed to participate in the pageant.

Contestants will be visiting a variety of iconic locations including Bali and Jakarta, pristine beaches, awe inspiring temples, and areas of outstanding natural beauty around Indonesia.

Dominica was first represented at the Miss World pageant in 1978, by Mona Jno Lewis in London.

The current Miss World is Yu Wenxia of China.

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87 Comments

  1. Dominican_abroad
    August 24, 2013

    Dominicans in the diaspora, here is some information you can use if oyu want to help support Lassa and Dominica at the Ms. World Pagaent.

    Fore those int he US and UK, The quickest way to get these funds to the team is through PayPal: [email protected]

    If you are in the UK and don’t want to use computers, t=you may walk into your nearest Barclays and deposit into an account set up directly:
    Account Name: Carla Isobel Armour
    Bank: Barclays
    Address: Hove Branch Church Road
    Account #: 30683523
    Sort Code: 20-12-80
    IBAN: GB75 BARC 2012 8030 6835 23
    SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22

    If in Dominica and you would like to donate:
    Funds can also be deposited to:
    The National Bank of Dominica,
    Account Name: DDA/DFC Miss World Account # 615000363

    Also, for ways to support Leslassa contact the Dominica Festivals Commission or Team Lassa:
    DFC: Ms. Natalie Clarke
    Phone #: +1 767-448- 4833 Email: [email protected]

  2. shaking my head
    August 18, 2013

    its funny when she won dominicas queen show . people booed. they still continued to not support her and make all types of rude obnoxious comments about her .

    now everybody is all like they are proud.
    you guys should have supported her and said congratulations from the gecko

    im happpy she proved you guys wrong . im happy she made it . next time my fellow Dominicans give people a chance .

    #TEAM LASSA

    • tru dt
      August 22, 2013

      some did some did not.. as everyone does in all queen paents

  3. None
    August 15, 2013

    I hope these are temp pics, not good enough. And I am a strong supporter of my beautiful, talented cousin. Please put up some professional shots.

    • Just Me.
      August 24, 2013

      Which pictures are you referring to? the ones on the Miss World website or the ones here posted in the article?

  4. Anonymous
    August 15, 2013
  5. support
    August 15, 2013
  6. None
    August 15, 2013

    Beautiful Leslassa, thanks for representing DA. We love you.

    • golda
      August 30, 2013

      backing you all the way, you will be under a lot of pressure as everyone eyese will be on you to win, jus do your best, your intelegent and beautiful, enjoy the experience and good luck,….xxxxxxxxxx

  7. Carlodo
    August 15, 2013

    Dno put up Some pictures of her nuh

  8. August 15, 2013

    Lassa, go for it. Just being there will prove a point that we maybe small in population, but beauty and brains vast. You have the right temperament to move you up the ladder, and another thing, forget whose child you are for a second, but let everyone know you are Dominican.
    Sometimes we sit on our laurels and don’t know how to make things happen. Carla and team, you have done well. Congratulations again.

  9. Justice and Truth
    August 14, 2013

    Leslassa, you have the confidence. With that smile which looks like a winning smile and your other qualities, you will shine. I am looking forward to viewing the Miss World Pageant.
    Many Dominican eyes worldwide will be on you even though you will not be able to see them, as the owners of those eyes will cheer you on. :lol: I wish you success.

  10. Dominica breez
    August 14, 2013

    That is a positive move for Dominica.
    Good Luck Young Lady.We Wish You The Best.

  11. gumball
    August 14, 2013

    I have and will b your number one supporter girl keep going make us proud. love you.

    • well yes!
      August 14, 2013

      I doe think you number one nah! I tell you i ready to be a cherleader for Lessa!

      Just Got to love her!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  12. orchid
    August 14, 2013

    Congratulations! Go make Dominica proud. It is good to know that at last one of our beautiful ladies is given the opportunity to represent our country at the Miss World pageant. I do hope that this trend continues.

  13. August 14, 2013

    Sooooooo proud

  14. Anonymous
    August 14, 2013

    yes she is beautiful. go for it girl…make yourself, your family and our country proud… we are there to support you!

  15. Anonymous
    August 14, 2013

    I viewed the miss world website and noticed that the flag that is shown is not Dominica’s flag and Leslassa picture is not there either.

    • Ayeo
      August 14, 2013

      did you also notice that it said “coming soon”????

    • August 14, 2013

      Why you looking for her for? Haven’t you seen her in Dominica already? Fast!

      • looking down
        August 15, 2013

        lol lol

      • shaking my head
        August 18, 2013

        LOLLOLOL !!!

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      Have you not stated this before? We are in mid-August. Confirmation of her participation was announced this week. There is still time to post it.
      In any case those who view the Website, information and pictures from outside are not the ones who will judge the contestants. Why be concerned about it?

    • MountainChicken
      August 16, 2013

      Sweety calm down my dear as you would have noticed that Dominica isn’t the only country that doesn’t have a picture as yet.

      In fact each of the countries without a photo at the moment, there clearly is a caption saying “photo coming soon.”

      As for the flag not being Dominica flag I can only conclude that you were not wearing your glasses or we’re viewing a different website, as the flag is definitely Dominica’s flag.

      Click on this link http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/and again on the flag and you’ll see it is Dominica’s very own.

      No need to panic or try creating row-row or controversy where there isn’t any and it’s really not necessary at all.

      Just sit back, and watch out beauty strut her stuff for the “Nature Isle” – Dominica. Enjoy as I intend to myself.

      By the way, Leslessa you mentioned in the article above that “assistance is much needed from the public”.

      How can members if of the public from around the world contribute towards your participation in this year’s “Miss World” Pageant?

      May god continue to bless richly bless you my dear and give it your best shot! :

      • Dominican_abroad
        August 24, 2013

        I have just donated. Every little amount helps. Even $5.00 can make a difference. I feel that they should have published this sooner and more extensively but if you really want to contribute, you can do so via PayPal at the following address. It will go right to her chaperone and be immediately available for incidentals in the UK where they are now, as when as once they arrive in Jakarta/Bali.

        The email address is: [email protected]

  16. Ive
    August 14, 2013

    just check the miss world website and dominica’s picture of lesslassa is not there

    • anonyme
      August 14, 2013

      I think I read “photo coming soon” as is the case for a number of other countries???? let s not get carried away.

  17. prouderdanu self
    August 14, 2013

    make DOMINICA proud…u go girl…with the photo coming up hoping to see some waterfall or seashore or the botanical garden or something dominica in the background and little or no make-up….natural beauty

  18. Positive Thinking.
    August 14, 2013

    DNO please publish the Account number ASAp.

  19. well yes!
    August 14, 2013

    I was reading through previos articles and saw alot of bashing towards Nadira and i did not know why that was so..

    So i looked a lil deeper and i realize my girl living large in Antigua, driving big ride and the whole ayoushe thing!

    I realize that is why some people bashing like that! They cannot accept the fact the mi girl has moved to the next level!

    • neutral
      August 14, 2013

      I don’t think they were bashing her because of her lifestyle in Antigua. They were bashing her decision to sue the JCI committee for 3 million dollars if they did not produce and publish a written apology for her not doing her final walk at the Jaycees pageant.

  20. thiny
    August 14, 2013

    Why the armour and hyphenated shillingford……..y……

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      Are you “Tiny” the negative person? Did you change your blogger’s name again? :lol: If you read the articles you would know. Go and read them.
      To appease your curiosity, they are the surnames of her mother and father. She is proud of them and so she is also using her mother’s maiden name “Armour”. Good for her!

  21. August 14, 2013

    awww she is just amazing go girl cant wait u are a beauty

  22. Jessy
    August 14, 2013

    :lol: Great… :-D But i hope every year we continue sending girls to miss world and not a certain “type” :twisted:

    • Ideall
      August 14, 2013

      hope so too, we will be waiting and watching

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      Oh please! Cease making your mind work overtime. Why would you think of something like that? Do not be narrow-minded.
      She won three crowns this year. Therefore it is to be expected that she is “The One” who would be the chosen Dominican contestant in Miss World Pageant.

    • Desy
      August 15, 2013

      As long as u will help sponsor and raise funds to help that other girl whom u will want to go.

    • shaking my head
      August 18, 2013

      shut your face fool!! its not about type of person or whatever comment u make . its based on the determination of the person. if they hard and push towards it , guess what they will get it.

      you guys always have a thing against people and what family they came from.

      stop being haters and improve your own damn lives

      u stereotypical ass wipes

      • shaking my head
        August 18, 2013

        work hard*

  23. Hmmmmmmmmmmm
    August 14, 2013

    All of this excitement is giving me a lump in my throat and my heart is pounding away!!! Most definitely we are behind you and I really want to say well done to your mum, dad and all the extended who have been a part of your upbringing. They really have done well in providing all the support that you have needed to be yourself and to excel in all that you do! We thank God for you, for blessing us with your representation and we pray that you will excel yet again and make yourself, your family and your country and its people proud!! God’s speed……….shoot for the stars and shine as bright as them!!! We are behind you all the way!!! Bless!!

  24. ces sa mwem
    August 14, 2013

    heeeey!!!!!beauty in, beauty out ,beauty all over DOMINICA YOUR GIRL IS ON FIRE :lol: dat night I not going sleep self :lol:

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      :lol: Hope you do not fall asleep during the Pageant. This could easily happen you know. :lol:
      I recall the Academy Awards was approximately 3 to 4 hours long. Some people complained about the length as also some became bored and no doubt fell asleep. The time was shortened.

  25. nice
    August 14, 2013

    Am soo proud of you good luck to you ..I wish you all the best !!!

  26. Will
    August 14, 2013

    We in the U.K. will donate too! You go, darling, make us proud! DNO we’re waiting for details of the bank account,

    • Dominican_abroad
      August 24, 2013

      PayPal: [email protected] There is also a Barclays account if you are in the UK that you can deposit into.

      Also if anyone wants to help out directly you can just send some funds here:

      Account Name: Carla Isobel Armour
      Bank: Barclays
      Address: Hove Branch Church Road
      Account #: 30683523
      Sort Code: 20-12-80
      IBAN: GB75 BARC 2012 8030 6835 23
      SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22

  27. jah youth
    August 14, 2013

    I visited the website…we need your photo up ASAP and get them to update our flag photo plzzz :-D

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      Write them. Send the World Pageant an email. :lol:

  28. rescue 911
    August 14, 2013

    although we will all agree that family name have a lot to do with it and we all wish every gueen had that opportunity ,we cannot forget how hard it is for just a regular gueen contestant to get a sponsor in dominica.familly is the back to most success.(almost every child that succeed in whether it is common entrance or cxs or what ever, mention familly support)we just have to wish queen laslassa the best and off corse dominica .she represents all of us in dominica and abroad.

  29. Happy
    August 14, 2013

    The family have had upsets so continue to
    do it for the family and Dominica. We are so proud of you.

  30. Doc. Love
    August 14, 2013

    We appear to be giving Miss Shillingford lots of praises for her performances, but please don’t forget her Mom has a lot to do with her performances.

    • stupes!
      August 14, 2013

      and your point is? just to have something to say! stupes. and for the record her chaperon Carla is her aunt. Just in case you were a bit confused.

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2013

      her aunt. more or less her aunt. her aunt is her shaperon. her aunt had gone up for queen years ago

    • Ive
      August 14, 2013

      her aunt. her aunt is her shaperon. yes her mom also but her aunt is the mastermind behind all her winnings along with a dedicated team. her aut went up for queen many years ago.

    • Observer
      August 14, 2013

      ??

  31. photoshop
    August 14, 2013

    Papmete with photoshop they make that queen man.what a beauty!

    • A Charles
      August 14, 2013

      :) :) :)

    • neutral
      August 14, 2013

      all the people disliking this comment, i dont think it was meant to be negative. read it again. she is just in disbelief at how photogenic the young lady it

    • A Big Fan
      August 14, 2013

      No its Natural Beauty…DA style

    • Observer
      August 14, 2013

      Indeed!!!!!

  32. Big Teeth
    August 14, 2013

    How comes your picture is not up yet Pretty Miss on the official website?

    http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/

    ADMIN: http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/Dominica/

    • Programmer
      August 14, 2013

      Admin, but the picture is still not there. Her name, etc. is there but not her pic

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2013

      you wish it was you…jealousy!

    • August 14, 2013

      She is very pretty indeed

      • Justice and Truth
        August 14, 2013

        Did you know? Dominica is known for its beautiful girls/women/ladies. Heard this since I was a teenager from visitors and cricketers to the inter-island school tournaments when they played cricket in Dominica. I am certain the views have not changed.
        I am going to share something with you. Also in Toronto. The guys from different countries would say the same thing, “Dominica has pretty girls/women.”
        Another remark a few would make: “I didn’t know Dominica has so many beautiful women.” :lol:
        Dominica has made its mark of beautiful women, a bit, on the world. Leslassa has done the rest and will also do likewise for D/ca in 2013 at the Miss World Pageant. In time, others will do likewise.

  33. trolol
    August 14, 2013

    This girl is on firreee. :oops:

  34. Anonymous
    August 14, 2013

    proud of all your hard work you have done make sure proud and all the best

  35. anonyme
    August 14, 2013

    shine bright like a diamond.

    • Truth
      August 14, 2013

      u mean like rihanna forehead :v

  36. Point is...
    August 14, 2013

    Whoop Whoop… You Will indeed Shine!!!

  37. YAY!!
    August 14, 2013

    WOHHHHH!!!! I am Bursting with excitement.. LOL :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I have been checking to see that gorgeous face on the Miss World website ever since lol.. FINALLY they put it up today! Dominica has been added but “photo is coming soon” lol I love that photo with the black and white creole outfit hair out.. So Unique! it will stand out on that website! … GO LESLASSA! Girl I know u will do us proud.. I too excited myself!!

    On a more calm note – Please always remember that you can do anything through Christ who strengthens you. Keep your faith as strong as ever. Believe in your self and believe in your country and your people. WE MOST DEFINITELY BELIEVE IN YOU. Put him first and everything else will come. Doors are opening so that should tell you something. Keep being you Leslassa and shine as bright as your can. We’re counting on you. MAKE SURE That within everything you have FUN!! GOd Bless you my dear! SOOO EXCITED!

    • culture queen
      August 14, 2013

      Me too, so excited, date set, i think i will be having a Miss World party at my house. been checking the website too. yee pee

    • interested
      August 14, 2013

      Miss Ya,

      Where did you see teh pictures for Lesslassa for Miss World? I have been looking for it and can’t find it.

  38. T mama
    August 14, 2013

    Go lovely lady….we want you to Win, to end up in the top ten….just pray and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and inspiration…

  39. Alexy
    August 14, 2013

    Leslassa you go girl!! We are with you all the way. I know you will make Dominica proud. God be with you.

  40. Excited
    August 14, 2013

    you go girl!!!!

  41. gwaj
    August 14, 2013

    Start an account in a bank. I will definitely donate! DNO just publicize the account. All the way, Miss Dominica. You don’t even have to win but we are just proud of your representation.

    • Just Blaze
      August 14, 2013

      I still think nakita bruno could have gone to miss world and done well. She won her regional crowns and was better looking than this current queen. She just didnt have surname what a pitty. Anyway I will still donate is for the good of my country.

      • Dominican Queen
        August 14, 2013

        Who prevented Nikita Bruno from attending the miss world pageant? Too often we keep ourselves back and put it on surname. You have to look towards the stars and make things happen for yourself. If she wanted to attend all she needed to do was to think positive and seek sponsors. Dominica was behind her so all her team had to do was raise the money.

        I bet the bands on the island would help by organizing a concert or something in honor of her going. And when Dominicans know what the funds are for, they will show up.

        So don’t blame surname. Blame lack of ambition, and negative thinking.

      • Justice and Truth
        August 14, 2013

        Are you referring to this year or last year? What is past is past. We cannot bring back the past. Therefore, no use lamenting about it. Look to the future and other Carnival/Caribbean Queens, the latter, should a Dominican win the crown or a few more.

      • anonymat
        August 14, 2013

        I don t blame you all for looking back so much. everyone in da now want to rewrite history. so it s no use starting somewhere to write history. god forbid. nakita s turn has come and gone. let s move on.

      • Proud
        August 15, 2013

        In concur with the request for donation not “Just Blaze” comment. Why are we going back to the past, a number of girls who have won three regionals would have done well for Dominica lets us move on and support the young lady. We are just too negative in Dominica. I will definately be willing to make a donation.

      • POSITIVE
        August 15, 2013

        Please do not put surname in this. Miss shillingford is a better looking girl and more intellegent that Nakita. That is home many years ago let by gones be by gones, we in 2013. We are in the future.

      • Just Blaze
        August 15, 2013

        Positive you must be crazy. Beautiful and More intelligent you must be mad. Nakitta have figure that girl there like a kokoyai.

    • Proud
      August 14, 2013

      I concur

    • Justice and Truth
      August 14, 2013

      It should be an ongoing one through the years to assist future prospects.

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