Meet Our Queens
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2027
Jessica Cunningham
Jessica is a Marketing student at Victoria university of Wellington who is passionate about community service, sustainability, and using her platform to create positive change. She is committed to promoting kindness, supporting charitable causes, and encouraging others to embrace beauty from within.
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2026
Celene Martin
Celene is a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Psychology) student at Auckland University of Technology with a passion for community service and personal growth. She is an advocate for mental health, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and women's empowerment while actively supporting charitable initiatives in New Zealand and the Philipines.
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2025
Mercedes Budd
Mercedes Budd is a driven entrepreneur specializing in digital marketing, trading, and TPR. In July 2024, she was crowned Face of Beauty New Zealand and will go on to represent New Zealand at the International Pageant in 2025.
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2024
Zaley Tamihana-Brown
Zaley is a compassionate Registered Nurse working in the peadiatric ward, where she cares for children and is actively involved in supporting various charities. Representing New Zealand in Taiwan, her dedication to both healthcare and community work led her to be crowned I AM ME Face of Beauty 2024 at the International Pageant
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2023
Jaylani-Lee Turner
Jaylani-Lee Turner is a talented model who proudly represented New Zealand at the Face of Beauty International competition held in the Philippines. Known for her striking presence and poise, she continues to inspire both on and off the runway, showcasing her passion for beauty, culture, and global representation.
Face of Beauty New Zealand 2019
Leia Edmonds
Leia Edmonds is a talented pageantry star who first gained recognition as Miss Taranaki 2019. Her remarkable journey continued when she was crowned Miss Teen New Zealand, paving the way for her international success. In 2019, Leia represented New Zealand at the Face of Beauty International competition, where she excelled and was crowned Teen Face of Beauty International 2019.