Although she was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tonga's South Pacific Pageant contestant, Paea Loisi Williams never lost touch with her roots. The only girl in a family of three brothers, Paea says they still practise their Tongan traditions and culture to this day.
Now a big time dancer/entertainer with Tihati Productions in Hawaii and a freelance make-up artist, the very outgoing and down-to-earth beauty queen was only too happy to share the 10 things on her everyday list with Sunday Times readers.
1. My Family - mum, dad and three brothers.
2. Bible and prayer - - I really, really need my Bible to keep me spiritually strong.
3. Culture - I also need my culture. It gives me an identity to who I am and if anyone has a question about that, I just tell them who I am. Tell them I'm Tongan and proud to be one.
4. Running Shoes - My running shoes because I need to keep fit. Normally I try to exercise everyday.
5. Lip gloss - because I need to keep my lips moisturized.
6. Waterproof mascara.
7. Music - I love all kinds of music. I'm a dancer so I love the beat. Polynesian music, reggae music, R&B, Country- I'm very open to all kinds of music.
Favourite artist: I really like Beyonce, not because she's popular, but because she's an entertainer.
8. Bathing Suit - My bathing suit, because I love to swim.
9. Lotion - My coconut lotion from Pure Fiji (Lol). Honestly, I do lotion my body every night, so lotion is definitely one thing I can't live without.
10. Smile - My fun personality and my smile! That's it!
