Miss Tahiti 2022 is Herenui Tuheiava


Herenui Tuheiava bested nine other beauties to be crowned Miss Tahiti 2022 on Friday, June 24 at Mairie de Papeete in the French Polynesian island's capital city.

The 23-year-old communication officer succeeds Tumateata Buisson and she is expected to represent Tahiti at Miss France 2023.

Taianapa Pambrun was named Miss Heiva 2022 while Taiamani Teiho and Tekua Hapairai Ellacott were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Photos: Miss Tahiti, Herenui Tuheiava / Instagram

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