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Zalika Samuels heads to the Philippines for final training ahead of Miss World 2025
Kaieteur News- Miss World Guyana 2024, Zalika Samuels, is now just months away from competing on the global stage, as she departs this week for the Philippines to undergo a rigorous week-long training program ahead of the Miss World 2025 competition.
Zalika Samuels (photos from Zalika Samuels Facebook page)
Scheduled to take place on May 31, 2025, in Telangana, India, this competition will see Samuels competing alongside representatives from over 120 nations. This final stage of training is crucial to refining the skills she needs to stand out in the world’s most renowned beauty and purpose-driven competition.
According to a press release from Majesty Talent Management Agency, the Guyanese model will receive specialized training hosted by Gouldian Pageant Training and Events. The training will focus on several key areas, including pasarela (runway walk), Head-to-Head Challenge delivery, Beauty with a Purpose (BWAP) presentation, and media engagement.
These elements will help Samuels fine-tune her performance and presentation, equipping her with the competitive edge needed to represent Guyana with pride on the global stage.
“These final touches will equip her with the competitive edge and international policy’s required to represent Guyana among over 120 nations’ at the most prestigious beauty and purpose-driven competition in the world,” the press statement said.
After completing her training in the Philippines, Samuels will return to Guyana on April 2, 2025, where she will continue her preparations. During this time, she will reside at Windsor Estates, one of Guyana’s premier gated communities known for its support of national excellence. While at Windsor Estates, the Guyanese beauty ambassador will finalize her wardrobe, continue fitness training, complete her styling, and prepare multimedia content ahead of the competition.
But Samuels’ journey is not just about the stage; it’s about leaving a lasting impact. At the core of her Miss World campaign is her BWAP project, Read, Rise, and Shine, an innovative solar-powered mobile literacy hub designed to bring multisensory education to children with developmental challenges in underserved communities. Powered by Google Learn and adaptive technologies, the project will offer guided reading, interactive visuals, and tailored storytelling experiences, aiming to bridge the gap for children who are often excluded from traditional education systems.
The press statement further highlighted, “With nearly 40 percent of Guyanese children aged 5-12 with disabilities out of school, (and) this initiative answers an urgent national need while setting a global standard.”
The initiative is designed to be sustainable, mobile, and scalable, aligning with the Majesty franchise’s mission of excellence. It will continue under the Majesty franchise if Samuels wins the Miss World crown or places 1st or 2nd runner-up. This project, announced during the Miss World Guyana Coronation on December 8, 2024, marks a powerful investment in national pride and social change.
The journey that has brought Samuels to this point is supported by a network of sponsors, partners, designers, trainers, and well-wishers who have helped shape her success. Contributions in areas like styling, wellness and health, fitness, wardrobe, talent coaching, etiquette, multimedia, and especially BWAP development have been essential in preparing Samuels for the global stage.
However, the reigning Miss World Guyana still needs continued support as she enters the final stages of her preparation.
With only five months to go and the added responsibility of completing her nursing practical, which is the most critical stage of her education, Samuels requires ongoing resources to ensure she can deliver an exceptional performance at Miss World. The Miss World Organization is calling on the Government of Guyana, corporate partners, and members of the Diaspora to invest in this final leg of her journey.
“Representing Guyana at Miss World is not simply about a title, it is about carrying the aspirations of a nation. It requires teamwork, vision, and unity. Every act of support, whether financial or moral, helps position Guyana for global recognition, “Majesty Talent Management Agency said in its statement.
With her departure for the Philippines marking the most focused and intensive stage of her preparation, Samuels is ready to represent Guyana with pride. As the countdown to Miss World 2025 begins, Samuels is on her way to making history.
(Zalika Samuels heads to the Philippines for final training ahead of Miss World 2025)
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