Francisca Luhong James
Malaysian model
Francisca Luhong James (born 14 October 1995) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2020. She represented her country at Miss Universe 2020, and did not reach the top 21, marking the 50 years of unplacement for Malaysia at Miss Universe since Josephine Lena Wong at Miss Universe 1970.
Early life and career
James was born 14 October 1995 in Kuching, Sarawak. She is of mixed heritage from Kayan, Kenyah, Iban, and Dayak people. She is the eldest of three siblings and the only daughter of James Mering Bungan and Pauline Japok. She has a degree in mass communication majoring in public relations.
Pageantry
Miss Cultural Harvest Festival 2015
At 19, James participated in Miss Cultural Harvest Festival 2015, an annual ethnic beauty pageant held during the Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival. She was the second runner-up of the competition.
Miss World Malaysia 2016
In 2016, James reached the top five at Miss World Malaysia 2016. She also won Miss Talent, Miss Natural Beauty, and Miss Elegant awards.
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