Sassy Samantha speaks her mind

Miss Malaysia Universe 2017 Samantha Katie James is of Chinese-Brazilian parentage. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

It could have proven to be an Achilles’ heel for mere mortals, but an injured ankle didn’t stop Samantha Katie James from her end goal.

Last month, the Chinese-Brazillian model and aspiring actress won Miss Universe Malaysia 2017. She beat 16 other hopefuls in a glittering ceremony held at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.