Racheal Guttenbeil, representing Tonga as Miss Heilala, is set to compete in the 36th Annual Miss Pacific Islands pageant, scheduled for February 1st to 8th, 2025, in the Solomon Islands.
The pageant will feature eight Pasifika contestants, each vying for the prestigious crown.
The theme for this year’s competition is “Leadership in Diversity & Adversity,” highlighting the importance of leadership in overcoming challenges.
Guttenbeil joins a competitive group of contestants, including Miss American Samoa Pauliana Felise-Vitale, Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Maoate, and Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan, among others.

The contestants will showcase their talents, leadership skills, and cultural pride throughout the event.
Guttenbeil, a law graduate, was crowned Miss Heilala 2024 at the Heilala Village in Nuku’alofa.
The Miss Pacific Islands pageant is a significant event in the Pacific, celebrating Pasifika beauty, strength, and resilience.