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Biography
Josephine Lena Wong (born January 1, 1952) is a Malaysian model as well as beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia Universe 1970. She represents her country at the 19th Miss Universe in the Miami, USA where she was placed as one of the Top 15 semi-finalists.
Miss Malaysia Universe 1970
The beauty contest Miss Perak 1970 was held on April 5 in Ipoh city, and it is accompanied by only 6 people. In this national competition, Josephine, 18 by that time, who represented Perak once again create success by winning the title of Miss Malaysia-Universe 1970, beating participants from other states.
Miss Universe 1970
Josephine came to represent Malaysia in international competitions, Miss Universe 1970 in the United States, where she has successfully reached the semi-finals, which is Malaysia's best achievement at the time. Josephine was also named in the list of 'Best In Swimsuit' alongside 9 other international participants. She was also the winner of Expo Queen '70 which was held in Japan during the pageant-week of Miss Universe 1970 pageant.
Personal life
In 1975, Josephine married to her husband Datuk G.C.A and gave birth to her youngest daughter, Andrea Fonseka. Her daughter followed her mother's footsteps and joined Miss Universe Malaysia 2004 and won the title 24 years after her mother won the title Miss Universe-Malaysia 1970.