UTAH PACIFIC FASHION

07/29/2026

I had the pleasure of lending a helping hand to HEATHER ASHLEY JONES backstage at her Mrs. Universe Ltd. pageant in Lehi on July 18.

Congratulations to EDRIENNE EDWARDS, who was crowned the 2026 Mrs. Utah Universe Ltd. A kind and beautiful Hawaiian now residing in Utah, she will represent the state at the Mrs. Universe Ltd. competition in Colombo, Sri Lanka, this October.

The pageant emphasizes women's empowerment, community responsibility, and leadership. Local ambassador HEATHER exemplifies these values through her commitment to leadership and community advocacy, making the event a meaningful celebration of women who inspire positive change.

MENA, Kalolaine Tangakina Pahulu Rapp, Uinise Siu Kaufusi

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02/18/2026

Congratulations PNG and designer Florence Jaukae Kamel!

01/05/2026

Ofa atu! 💕

01/05/2026

Our beautiful ‘ASUPA MOTU’APUAKA was lovingly laid to rest yesterday in San Mateo, California - surrounded by family and friends. She was truly a city girl of Nukuʻalofa…through and through!

In 2024, she graced the UTAH PACIFIC FASHION runway at the luxurious Grand Ballroom of Utah’s Grand Pacific Hotel, modeling HTP CREATIONS by Joey Joleen Mataele. We both knew then that her illness was terminal and that this would be her final walk on a fashion platform. She had made peace with her Lord and chose to offer hope to others - a gesture that perfectly embodied her lasting elegance and grace.

As Tonga’s MISS HEILALA 1984, Asupa honored and upheld her title for more than four decades. She carried herself with timeless beauty, maintaining her graceful figure and always presenting herself with impeccable style (even in jogging wear). She was generous with her influence and gave back wholeheartedly to the Tongan community with her deep commitment to animal welfare. A talented designer and a true icon of poise, she was undoubtedly one of the finest Miss Heilala to ever wear the crown!

On a personal note, Asupa was my beautiful cousin. Our grandmothers were sisters from Nukuʻalofa - Api ko Fangavale, Hala Sipu, Kolomotuʻa - a bond that makes her loss especially close to my heart.

May she rest peacefully in the loving embrace of the Lord. Fakafetaʻi — ko Ia naʻa ne foaki pea ko Ia kuo ne toe ui ke foki.

Toka aa i he nonga ae Eiki…’ofa atu fau!💖


ALAI INTERNATIONAL, Kalolaine Tangakina Pahulu Rapp

~ Photos: Erin Sakalia & UPF
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11/03/2025

We’re sincerely grateful for the opportunity given to ALAI INTERNATIONAL to be a part of such a beautiful and meaningful cause at the Sheraton Denarau last Saturday.
Malo ‘aupito to Style Fiji, the assigned models and dancers, Samson Lee, and the entire Team.
‘Ofa atu fau!

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11/03/2025

MALO ‘AUPITO, STYLE FIJI!
‘Ofa atu.

11/03/2025