Crowned by Tenacity

Crowned by Tenacity

by Edgen Teng, Hoon Jeng Jee, Savanna Tai, Tan Yan Qi and Ye Anyi
Published 20th December 2025

LUANG PRABANG, Laos: Crowned by Tenacity is a mini documentary about Papao Phaimany Lathsabanthao's journey to achieve her dreams of shining on the global Miss Universe stage. Despite winning first runner-up in the pageant in 2022, Papao vowed to never give up on her dreams and continued training tirelessly to earn the crown in 2023. Follow her as she delves into her struggles and motivations throughout the years.




Credits List:
WKWSCI Volunteer Programme

Featuring
Papao Phaimany Lathsabanthao

Shot by
Hoon Jeng Jee
Ye Anyi

Edited by
Ye Anyi

Producers
Leanne Soh
Freya Low

Photos by
Savanna Tai

Special Thanks
WKWSCI Tech Team
Uncle Allan

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