Tajiya Eikura Sahay


Tajiya Eikura Sahay is a Cook Islander model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Cook Islands 2019. She represented Cook Islands at the Miss World 2019 and was placed in top 12. She was also crowned Miss World Oceania 2019.

Personal life

Tajiya was born in Brisbane, Australia to Rodney Sahay and Ruth Scott. She hails from Ipukarea, Avarua, Cook Islands. She completed her Diploma in early childhood education in Brisbane. In 2016, she relocated to Rarotonga, after spending 8 years as an early childhood educator in Brisbane. Tajiya is a netball coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor for children and adults and a volunteer for Red Cross Cook Islands. She is currently studying a Diploma in nutrition, health and fitness.

Pageantry

Miss Cooks Islands 2019

On 27 October 2019, Tajiya was crowned winner of Miss Cook Islands 2019 at a ceremony held at National Auditorium, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Miss World 2019

On 14 December 2019, Tajiya reached the top twelve at Miss World 2019 and gained the title Miss World Oceania 2019.