Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Model |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 50 Kg (110 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Cenderawasih University, Jayapura, Indonesia |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Management |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Papua, Indonesia |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Miss Indonesia Controversy | In 2025, represented Highland Papua in Miss Indonesia, disqualified due to an old video of her waving an Israeli flag. This video, recorded during her studies abroad, sparked outrage in Indonesia. Despite clarifying the video was not political but linked to her Christian beliefs, she was replaced quietly by the first runner-up. Her Instagram bio, which supported Israel, intensified backlash. |
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| Achievements | Merince has a passion for sports, notably basketball, winning several competitions. She played a central role in various community and spiritual activities during her academic years, including serving as the Secretary of Youth at her church and holding executive positions in the university's student organizations. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kogoya_merry/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Merince grew up in Papua, Indonesia. | |
| She stood first in the girls’ basketball competition at the Three X Three Honda DBL tournament in Papua Province in 2021. | |
| Merince was the 2nd place winner in the same basketball event in 2022. | |
| She represented her region and secured 3rd place in the Women's Basketball event at the 2022 Provincial Student Sports Week. | |
| During school, she participated in the National Science Competition at the provincial level. | |
| She has been involved in various leadership roles while studying, including Coordinator for Prayer groups and class head. | |
| Merince is committed to community service, often visiting NGOs and spending time with orphans. | |
| An avid traveler, she shares her travel experiences widely on social media. |
