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Victoria proudly displaying her Aussie heritage with handmade costume - Photo Supplied
By Sian Bantock
Victoria Letheby, a Mission Beach local has claimed a major international title after impressing judges at a prestigious American pageant.
The Coast to Coast Pageant, now in its 27th year, traditionally only accepts American entrants but opened its doors to international competitors for the first time last year.
Victoria was one of six Australians who made the long journey to New Jersey to compete alongside 325 candidates in the four-day event.
Throughout the weekend constants hoped to secure a place in the Supreme Ceremony which has just 30 coveted spots. Victoria not only made the cut - she won ‘Ms Division Supreme’ for the 30-39 age group.
Reflecting on her win, Victoria said the result was unexpected especially as it was her first American pageant.
“I was over the moon, I wasn’t expecting anything; when they called the names out I was crying my eyes out. It was also special having Team Aussie cheering me on,” Victoria said.
Her favourite section was ‘National Wear’ where she showcased her love of sewing and embody in a handmade costume celebrating her Australian Heritage. The leotard featured 90,000 gemstones, and the blue satin inside was fitted with lights to resemble the Milky Way, as well as images of Uluru, Soldiers from WW1 and a nod to her home town of Mission Beach with the Cassowary and the Ulysses Butterfly.
“I’m proud to be an Aussie and to be in America wearing our national flag and wearing the things that make us us. I’m the proudest Aussie you’ll meet,” Victoria said.
Victoria has been entering pageants since she was 18 but one of her most notable achievements was the Miss World Charity Queen title in 2025.
“I’ve tried to do pageants that help communities, fundraising for charities by doing fun runs,” Victoria said.
“I belong to the United Heroes of the world and so I cosplay as Wonder Woman, and I’ll be running in the Dream Land fun run at the end of the month.”
Victoria will hold her Coast to Coast title for the next year before handing over the crown to the 2027 winner. Follow her journey as Ms Division Supreme on Instagram at @miss_curly_sue_coast2coast
Accolades from the Pageant:
Winner - International Ms Division Supreme Coast to Coast 2026
Lauren’s Legacy Honouree
Divisional Runway Winner
3rd Runner- Up Top Model
1st Runner-Up Photogenic
1st Runner -Up Print Model
1st Runner- Up Spokesmodel
People’s Choice Recognition
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