Teacher charms judges

Beauties in a row: The first National Unduk Ngadau, Hyellene, is flanked by first runner-up Elldiwirna Saimen from Kiulu (left) and second runner-up Keningau’s Monicka Majin at the Hongkod Koisaan in Penampang.

KOTA KINABALU: Hyellene Danius has proven the adage “third time’s a charm” to be true.

The 27-year-old, who was just crowned Sabah’s 64th Unduk Ngadau during the Kaamatan Festival at Hongkod Koisaan on Friday, said winning the title surpassed her wildest dreams.