"Indonesian Princess 2010" Crowned in Jakarta

The prestigious title "Indonesian Princess 2010" has recently been awarded in Jakarta. Our Indonesian bureau caught up with the lucky winner.

Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames, nickname Nadine, was crowned as Indonesian Princess 2010 at the Jakarta Convention Center on Friday.

The celebratory crown was pinned to Nadine's head by Miss Indonesia 2009, Qory Sandioriva, and by Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarette.

Nadine defeated 38 finalists from 33 provinces to gain the prestigious award.

Her victory rested on her response to the final question posed, where she discussed the sincere attitude required to handle the responsibilities of winning the title.

Nadine's victory has brought her an official car, prize money, a monthly salary, as well as various merchandises from participating sponsors. Nadine will also represent Indonesia in the Miss Universe Pageant 2011.

[Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames, Indonesian Princess 2010]:
"I still can't believe that I've won ... The Indonesian Princess 2010!".

In the Indonesian Princess 2010 competition the finalists are expected to become positive role models in everyday life; each can expect to become a public figure in their home provinces, especially among adolescents.

[Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames, Indonesian Princess 2010]:
"I hope all of the finalists... all 38 of them... I hope that after they return to their provinces, they will not forget their duty to become a positive figure in their area."

Nadine will represent Indonesia in Miss Universe Pageant 2011.

The runner-up of Indonesian Princess 2010, Dr. Reisa Kartikasari, will represent Indonesia in Miss International Pageant 2011.

NTD, Jakarta, Indonesia.