Miss Indonesia 2025 Ready to Be Held, Monica Kezia Returns as an Inspirational Mentor

Kapanlagi.com - The Miss Indonesia 2025 event is set to take place soon. Entering its 19th edition, the grand coronation night will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM WIB and will be broadcast live by RCTI. This year, 38 finalists from all provinces in Indonesia will compete for the prestigious crown as a symbol of beauty, intelligence, and social concern.

This event once again echoes the spirit of empowering Indonesian women. Not only as a showcase of charm, Miss Indonesia is expected to be a stage for young women's contributions to society, both nationally and globally.

"Miss Indonesia is not just a beauty pageant, but a platform for women's empowerment. The winner will participate in Miss World, carrying a mission of culture, social issues, and humanitarian efforts," said Liliana Tanoesoedibjo, Founder & Chairwoman of Miss Indonesia.

1. Participants Have Been in Quarantine Since June 25

During the two-week quarantine period since June 25, the finalists underwent various intensive training in personality development, public speaking, leadership, and socio-cultural aspects.

Assessments were based on the four main pillars of Miss Indonesia, namely Manner, Impressive, Smart, and Social.

2. Monica Kezia Becomes a Mentor

Monica Kezia Sembiring, the winner of Miss Indonesia 2024 who made achievements at the Miss World event, has been entrusted to be a mentor this year. She expressed pride in being able to return to this event, this time as a guide for 38 finalists of Miss Indonesia 2025.

"I am very proud and excited about what is coming next, of course, to be a part of Miss Indonesia 2025," said Monica Kezia.

3. A Big Responsibility for Monica

Monica admitted that being a mentor is a big responsibility because she holds the key to the development of the finalists during the quarantine period. She witnessed the positive changes experienced by the participants in the first five days.

"In terms of look, how they speak in public, how they walk on the catwalk, all of the changes were very noticeable in just five days," Monica revealed.

4. Spiritual Experience at the Grand Final 2024

Not only technical, Monica also shared her spiritual experience when facing the grand final stage of Miss Indonesia 2024. She emphasized the importance of God's strength and self-confidence in facing such a significant moment.

"We won't be able to go through the grand final night if we don't believe in God's strength. Because when we are on stage, our brain can just shut down from being so nervous," said the 23-year-old woman.

5. Will Be Attended by Miss World 2024

The peak event will also be attended by Miss World 2024, Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand. She will perform alongside Monica Kezia, who won the Beauty With A Purpose category last year through the Pipeline for the Lifetime project and made it to the Top 40 fast track talent of Miss World 2024.

6. Selection Process is Strict

Kanti Mirdiati, Project Director of Miss Indonesia 2025, emphasized that the selection process for the finalists is strict in order to find modern Indonesian women who are intelligent, graceful, and have a high social concern. The winner will become the nation's ambassador on the world stage.

7. Q&A Miss Indonesia 2025

Q: When will the peak night of Miss Indonesia 2025 be held?
A: The peak night of Miss Indonesia 2025 will be held on July 9, 2025.

Q: Who is the Miss World from Thailand that will attend?
A: Opal Suchata, Miss World from Thailand, will attend the peak night of Miss Indonesia 2025.

Q: What project earned Monica Kezia the Beauty with a Purpose award?
A: Monica Kezia's project, "Pipeline for Lifeline," which provides clean water and sanitation for underprivileged communities, earned her the award.

(kpl/aal/dyn)