MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA 2020 | DEC. 12

[Criss_Vaughn]

Pulse’s Miqueal Symone – A Study In Beauty
Published:Tuesday | June 23, 2020 | 12:00 AM

Miqueal Symone Williams


As several countries emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is deep introspection as to the impact of the crisis on industries and individuals. The fashion industry was particularly disadvantaged because the new work-from-home norm was simply not applicable. Models, like most other professionals in the business, have remained largely inactive amid the coronavirus. However, Miqueal Symone Williams has taken advantage of the times by advancing her degree in marketing and psychology at The University of the West Indies.

“It is so important for me to pursue my degree and check this major milestone in my life,” says Williams. “I am confident that when things get moving again, I will be back in full force with my modelling career, armed with the knowledge that I have done myself proud with my academic achievement” she shared.

The model, who was transitioning from her London base to the highly lucrative New York market, is one of the new rising stars in the international business. Williams’ flawless beauty saw her on an upward trajectory for top-label beauty campaigns. French label, and a staple of beauty care professionals and women the world over, L’Oréal Cosmetics, enlisted Williams for their campaign in one of her first major bookings after her international career was launched.

“Miqueal Symone has the classic beauty look. She has the image that is highly valued for cosmetic campaigns,” says Pulse Chairman Kingsley Cooper. “Not only is Williams stunning as the face of a beauty brand, but she is also a highly intelligent, young woman who is adept at expressing herself, which augurs well for her as a potential spokesperson for any campaign she books,” continues Cooper.

Several beauty behemoths began to take notice of the Jamaican beauty. Italian luxury label Armani signed Williams for their beauty campaign, which she shot in 2019. Williams had been criss-crossing the Atlantic for her staple gigs in London and New York, and it was during a quick stop in Jamaica that she learned of her Armani assignment. She flew to Paris from Jamaica to complete the shoot.

In Paris, Armani was just one of many who wanted to have an audience with Miqueal Symone. Lancel, another French design house, booked her for their look book. And the creative directors at Valentino also called for Williams when they tapped her for their couture collection later that spring. With an elegant and statuesque frame to complement her beauty, Williams has also done runway work for Tommy Hilfiger, Halpern, Richard Quinn, Huishan Zhang and Roksanda Ilincic.

With her last major assignment for the Japanese make-up house Shiseido, shot in New York, Williams expects to be roaring back once this campaign starts making the rounds.

[jamaicangirl]

Yaaaasssssssssss!!!!!

[פיקאסו]

Miqueal during the backstage for the official pictures for MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA 2020.

She is WONDERFUL




HER FACE,MY GOD.

[MrBeau]

Miqueal-Symone Williams




Abigail Pinnock

[the critic]

Miqueal during the backstage for the official pictures for MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA 2020.

She is WONDERFUL




HER FACE,MY GOD.

SUCH A BEAUTY, THE OTHER GIRLS MUST BE PANICKING. ALL SHE NEEDS IS TO POLISH HER SPEAKING SKILLS, I HAD TO WATCH THE VIDEO MULTIPLE TIMES TO HEAR ALL THAT SHE SAID.

[the critic]

Abigail Pinnock

I REMEMBER ABIGAIL PINNOCK FROM ANOTHER STORY EARLIER THIS YEAR.
SHE'S A VETERINARIAN

THERE ARE SOME CONTESTANTS WITH STRONG PROFILES AND NICE PERSONALITIES WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE THE WOW FACTOR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
STAGE. ALEXIA ROYAL; MUJ EAST IS ONE OF THEM. HER RESUME IS IMPRESSIVE, SHE HAS SO MANY DEGREES AND IS LAUNCHING A WRBSITE TO ASSIST WITH VIRTUAL CLASSES.

[obrigado]

Miqueal during the backstage for the official pictures for MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA 2020.

She is WONDERFUL




HER FACE,MY GOD.

I think that she is the only choice. I did see some cute ones but this girl has the beauty that can lead to another black winner of Miss Universe or at least a top 5 placement

[wiezgo]

Miqueal during the backstage for the official pictures for MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA 2020.

She is WONDERFUL




HER FACE,MY GOD.

I think that she is the only choice. I did see some cute ones but this girl has the beauty that can lead to another black winner of Miss Universe or at least a top 5 placement

I am very pleased with how she looks and speaks. I see potential. She has an international appealing look. I am again a little excited to see how she progresses .

[Criss_Vaughn]

Miqueal is a clear winner. Her skin is flawless and her facial beauty is amazing!! They got the styling pretty spot on. U've all said what needs to be said about her so theres not more to be said.

Its good to know what her platform is now. I wanna see what more that entails though.

She did pretty well on the lil Q&A. Very eloquent so no concerns there. She will just need to learn how to condense her answers as I can see her being long winded. I do LOVE the fact that she focused on her platform in her answer though - thats how you answer a question like that.

Only thing left for me to see is her walk (just cause ur a model doesnt mean u have the best walk). And I wanna see more of her body as well, although SS isnt really that big of a deal anymore. And that face alone is 90% of her body.

At the moment, I'm just dreading the fact that an Uzuri gown will be going on her body! SMH. They've been getting the right girl now for years so I trust they will crown her for sure. I need the best of the best recruited to support her. She's it! Havent been this excited for someone since Kaci.

[Liquid_Nylon]

Miqueal-Symone Williams




Abigail Pinnock

Lovely batch of ladies overall. But yeah.. Miqueal is in a league of her own. Have had my eyes on her for years

[jamaicangirl]

[MrBeau]

MUJ sashing ceremony is live now. Click on the video below.

[jamaicangirl]

Go Miqueal!!!!!

[MrBeau]

The Top 10 Finalists.
The 5 regional queens:
Shanique Thompson - MUJ Central
Ashanti Findley - MUJ West
Alexia Royal Eatmon - MUJ East
Lineisha Davis - MUJ NW
Samantha Williams - MUJ NE

Monique Thomas
Abigail Pinnock
Miqueal-Symone Williams
Briana Russell
Kimberly Dawkins

[Criss_Vaughn]

The Top 10 Finalists.
The 5 regional queens:
Shanique Thompson - MUJ Central
Ashanti Findley - MUJ West
Alexia Royal Eatmon - MUJ East
Lineisha Davis - MUJ NW
Samantha Williams - MUJ NE

Monique Thomas
Abigail Pinnock
Miqueal-Symone Williams
Briana Russell
Kimberly Dawkins

Perfect!

[jamaicangirl]

loved Miqueal yesterday! She could be a crown contender at Miss Universe for sure...

[Danamoguy22]

My two standouts yesterday were Miqueal and Shanique.

[Criss_Vaughn]

loved Miqueal yesterday! She could be a crown contender at Miss Universe for sure...

For sure. Once she starts to tighten up her body again and her team gets the right styling for her (less is more, especially with the makeup), she'll be a strong contender.

Her walk was simple and effective. Just needs a bit more of a pageant flair and not one of a model. She's not perfect by any means, but she gives me the energy of a fighter. She's someone like a Kaci or Yendi who will put in the work. Cant say the same for Iana last yr who showed up the Miss Universe 4 months pregnant.

[MrBeau]

OFFICIAL HEADSHOTS

#1 Kimberly Dawkins (Miss Supranational Jamaica 2019)


#2 Monique Thomas


#3 Ashanti Findley (MUJ West)


#4 Abigail Pinnock


#5 Briana Russell

[MrBeau]

#6 Lineisha Davis (MUJ NW)


#7 Alexia Royal-Eatmon (MUJ East)


#8 Shanique Thompson (MUJ Central)


#9 Miqueal-Symone Williams


#10 Samantha Williams (MUJ NE and former contestant in MUJ 2015)

[the critic]

THE PICTURES LOOK LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A CRAYON BOOK. THE MAKE UP AND PHOTO STYLE IS TOO TACKY AND OVERDONE.

[Criss_Vaughn]

THE PICTURES LOOK LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF A CRAYON BOOK. THE MAKE UP AND PHOTO STYLE IS TOO TACKY AND OVERDONE.

Most definitely. Way too much airbrushing and editing. An iPhone pic woulda come out betta. Kmt.

Miqueal looks gorgeous though. But her photo didnt need the extra fluff. The makeup artist is tacky as hell too.

[bukita]

Shanique or Miqueal for me

[פיקאסו]

MISS UNIVERSE JAMAICA: MIQUEAL
1 runner up: Shanique
2 runner up: Smantha W.

[bukita]

[DAVID: GOD OF ALL GODS]

Miqueal is my pick

WHAT A BEAUTY!!! She is a GODDESS. CROWN HER NOW

[yellowyam1]

She is gorgeous top 3 for sure

[the critic]

THIS IS MY TOP 3 AFTER THE PRESS PRESENTATION.

[Stoichio]

Only Miqueal can put back Jamaica in the Miss Universe semis or even win.
Does she have excellent comm skills?

I have a feeling that Miss Universe will put importance to facial beauty this year (looking at the results of Miss USA 2020 where prelims performers either clapped or did not reach Top 5).

[Criss_Vaughn]

Only Miqueal can put back Jamaica in the Miss Universe semis or even win.
Does she have excellent comm skills?

In my opinion, the best since Yendi Phillipps.