July 16th 2011
2011 Carnival Queen Show
Rae Anthony

After eight contestants competed against each other at the 2011 Carnival Queen show, only one could be crowned queen. The event was held at the Cultural Center on the 9th of July 2011. Roxanne Didier, Miss Digicel was the participant who fitted the judges’ criteria and was declared the 2011 Carnival Queen. The results were as follows:3rd runner up: Nicole St Croix (Miss Castries Community), 2nd runner up Tara Edward (Miss Cultural Community), 1st runner up Consuelo Dupal (Miss Super J IGA) and of course the new Carnival Queen Roxanne Didier. The eight participants were: Trudy Mathurin, Tara Edward, Consuelo Dupal, Nicole St Croix, Roxanne Didier, Sherry Etienne, Jenita Olivia Joseph and Bernadine St Rose.

Individuals who were in attendance said that selecting a winner must have been a tough decision for the judges, as most of the girls were very talented and put on prize winning acts and displays. However, (as is the norm) there were a number of people at the show who were displeased with the judges’ final decision, and they were quite frank about it. Even before19 year old Roxanne Didier was pronounced winner, she had collected a number of awards including: the Best in Swimsuit Award, Most Outstanding Talent Award, Best in Eveningwear Award, Best Interview Award and also the Award for participation. A number of members from the audience started leaving even before Miss Didier was crowned Queen as it was obvious she would be winner because she was already sweeping away all the awards. However despite the crowd’s disapproval, Digicel and their crew were ecstatic and their screams could be heard as they were jumping up and down hugging each other.

The first runner up Consuelo Dupal only received an award of participation; which all the contestants received. It was rumored that her drama piece was copied from that of one of the contestants in St. Kitts who performed that same thing at a show in her country. Trudy Mathurin received the award for Miss Photogenic, Sherry Etienne got the award for Miss Congeniality and Nicole St Croix received the award for Best Costume.

All of the contestants who participated had a lot to offer and were quite impressive. The designs which were locally created were quite stunning and nothing short of impressive. Tara Edward’s drama piece stood out and she received a standing ovation. Consuelo Dupal was also one who had a very impressive costume although she did not receive an award.

The reigning Carnival Queen has a very impressive profile although she is only 19 years old. She attended the Ave Maria Girls School then went on to Saint Joseph’s Convent (S.J.C.) and also pursued her studies at The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (S.A.L.C.C.) and the University of the West Indies (U.W.I.). Roxanne has been a dancer ever since the tender age of four. She has also gained experience at the Saint Lucia School of Ballet and Avad Dance Ministry. She has performed in drama competitions and has also coached drama students. She intends to one day become a professional dancer.

Individuals like Minelle and T.C. Brown performed at the event. T.C. Brown also handed each contestant a bouquet of roses whist he was performing on stage.

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