From Beauty Queen to first Samoan Bachelorette!

Former Miss Samoa NZ 2011 Metotisi Komiti-Faalavaau has made history by becoming the first Samoan contestant to compete in the Bachelor franchise.

Debuting last night on TV 3, the latest season of The Bachelor NZ included a wider range of beauties, including the former Miss Samoa NZ. 

Known as 'Metz' on screen, the 28-year-old administrator from South Auckland was revealed last night after months of speculation as to who the contestants were.

The Bachelor franchise has been adopted worldwide and is in it's second season here in NZ.

Photo: Miss Samoa Facebook

Metotisi applied last year when producers of the show put out the call for potential contestants, saying "I was single at the time when the opportunity presented itself and thought why not?” 

With a focus on studies, friends, family and church, the Samoan beauty is finally at the stage where she's ready for love.

"I'm ready to see what the Bachelor New Zealand has to offer"

When asked if she was worried about the public backlash, especially from the conservative Pacific community, Meto says that it's time for more Pacific women to "step out of their comfort zone and try new opportunities even if it’s for a show about finding love. ”

Photo: Loma Komiti-Faalavaau