Semi-finalist 2018
A native of Kailua-Kona, Leimakamae Freitas was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen USA on 18 November 2018 and represented Hawaii at the Miss Teen USA 2019 pageant in Reno, Nevada. Leimakamae is a native Hawaiian who grew up only speaking the Hawaiian language until sixth grade. She comes from a family of musicians and has nurtured a deep passion for music, earning multiple awards in singing competitions.
Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2019 Leimakamae Freitas is a native Hawaiian who grew up only speaking the Hawaiian language until sixth grade. Leimakamae’s love for language has inspired her to pursue a Ph.D. to become a Hawaiian Language professor. This 18-year-old comes from a family of musicians and has nurtured a deep passion for music, earning multiple awards in singing competitions. Leimakamae describes herself as proactive, funny and passionate, and has plans to start The Kākou Foundation to help bilingual high school students receive college scholarships.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Leimakamae’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Leimakamae’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Leimakamae’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Ki’ilani Arruda as Miss Hawaii Teen USA 2020.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Leimakamae’s “after the crown” photos.
