During the course of the election of Miss Indonesia 2010, Nadine looks a little nervous when answering questions from the jury. in round 5 large, Nadine got a chance to answer questions from Pierre perusset who then represented by Triesna Wacik. The question was a matter of opinion from Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu who said 'if the first step will determine our success next step'. Nadine replied to using the English language, "Lao Tzu's philosophy, I think that's very important first step. The first step will open our next step, we may be afraid to go first."

Jitters continue to feel from the 19-year-old virgin when selected in the ranks of the big 3 with Puteri Gorontalo Alessandra Usman and Princess Khadijah DIY reisa Kartikasari. In this round Nadine jury answered questions read by Sherina Munaf, as host to the Indonesian language that stuttered.

Nadine Alexandra Dewi Ames finally chosen as Miss Indonesia 2010, after defeating the two finalists of Miss Indonesia Alesandra Khadija Usman of Gorontalo and reisa Kartika Sari from DIY.