Rhyelle Aisea has been crowned Miss Hibiscus 2025, a title she is committed to using as a catalyst for positive change within her community. Celebrating her Rotuman heritage during a festival in Suva, Aisea expressed amazement at her journey to becoming a pageant queen—a dream she once thought unattainable just a month ago. Her success story is a testament to perseverance, as she urges young individuals to chase their dreams while crediting her family, the National Fire Authority team, and her supporters for their unwavering support.
Her mastery during the festival was evident as she received accolades for Best Float, Best Talent, and iTaukei Night Cultural Performance. Alongside her, first runner-up Temalesi Tuiwalese, representing Miss Unique Rubber Stamps, garnered attention with the Miss Photogenic and People’s Choice awards, while Tiare Colavoli from Miss Leleuvia Resort took home the second runner-up title.
The event drew substantial enthusiasm from festival-goers, showcasing the close-knit community spirit that is a hallmark of Suva’s festivals. Aisea now has her sights set on representing Suva in the upcoming Miss Fiji Pageant, with the potential to advance to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Fiji next year.
Her win continues the legacy of impactful past Miss Hibiscus winners like Melania Tora, the 2024 titleholder, who harnessed her platform to promote social change and community service. Motivated by Tora’s example, Aisea is determined to use her reign to focus on important issues, such as enhancing emergency services awareness through her work with the National Fire Authority. Her dedication to promoting safety and inclusiveness aims to build awareness and preparedness among her peers.
Rhyelle Aisea’s story is one of personal development and breaking boundaries, embodying the potential of pageantry as a means to drive meaningful societal contributions. Her determined approach promises a positive and influential tenure as Miss Hibiscus, encouraging future contestants to view the pageant as a platform for genuine change rather than just a title.