The five contestants vying for the coveted title of Miss BVI 2012/2013 were unveiled during a fashion event held at Long Bay Beach Resort on Saturday, June 23.

The contestants are Lavanta Thompson, Michelle Parsons, Latoya Donovan, Ana Christina John and Sharie Decastro.

The pageant is set for August 5 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

Contestant #1
Name: Lavanta Thompson
Age: 27
Favorite Color: Yellow
Hobbies: Writing Poetry and Songs
Special Interest: Health & Body Wellness, Fashion, Performing Arts
Graduate of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Employed at the Law Reform Commission

Contestant #2
name: Michelle Parsons
Age: 22
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Hobbies: Singing and Dancing
Special Interest: Designing Clothes
Student at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Employed at Qwomar Trading

Contestant #3
name: Latoya Donovan
Age: 22
Favorite Colors: Purple & Pink
Hobbies: Dancing & Listening to Music
Student of the University of the Virgin Islands
Employed at Road Town Fast Ferry

Contestant #4
Name: Ana John
Age: 21
Favorite Color: Dark Brown
Hobbies: Dancing and Travelling
Special Interest: Ripping the Runway
Student at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Employed at TMF (BVI) Ltd

Contestant #5
Name: Sharie de Castro
Age: 21
Favorite Color: Crimson
Hobbies: Writing and Reciting Spoken Word Poetry
Special Interest: Traveling the World and Experiencing New Cultures
Graduate of Texas Christian University
Employed at the Elmore Stoutt High School