Nineteen-year-old Miss Valelevu Ailava SamuelNineteen-year-old Ailava Samuel is using the 2025 Nasinu Festival to challenge harmful beauty standards in the Pacific. Samuel states her advocacy is based on the beauty standards we have right now in the Pacific, adding that these ideals have fueled racism, colorism and online bullying. She is determined to promote positivity and raise awareness about the real harm caused by cyber-bullying. Through her advocacy, Samuel aims to reshape perceptions of beauty, challenge discrimination and encourage a more inclusive and respectful online culture in the Pacific. Stream the best of Fiji on VITI+.