Who is Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh?

The 23-year-old Miss Jamaica won with her inspiring message about women’s empowerment

Published: December 15, 2019 12:02 David Tusing, tabloid! Editor

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Miss World 2019 — It’s been 10 years since her country won the Miss World crown, but on Saturday night new title holder, Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh, breezed through the annual event confident in her message of self-belief and purpose. Asked about the value of beauty contests in today’s world of MeToo# and the drive for equality and respect for women, the 23-year-old graduate of Florida State University said beauty for her was the least important aspect of her achievement. “I want to make a change that’s sustainable. So if we’re talking women... it needs to be something that will make sure that their children and their children’s children have a different value of life,” she said after winning the title in London on Saturday night. Describing herself as a “changed woman” after the experience of taking part in the Miss World competition, Singh added: “There’s no way I could chalk it up to just being about beauty, because that’s the last on the list, honestly.” Image Credit: Reuters

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Toni-Ann Singh — She’s all about women’s empowerment: Singh is a psychology and women studies graduate of the Florida State University. “I think I represent something special, a generation of women that are pushing forward to change the world,” she told Morgan during the pageant. Even during the Miss Jamaica pageant, she vowed to be an ambassador for women everywhere. “With or without the Miss Jamaica World Crown, I would continue to advocate for women. I believe women are the lifeblood of our community,” she said then, according to heavy.com. “I will continue inspiring them and working with them so they understand just how great their potential is. I will also use my compassion to be an excellent ambassador.” Image Credit: instagram.com/toniannsingh

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Words of inspiration: A proud Jamaican, Singh did not waste time to thank her country right after her win. “My heart is filled with love and gratitude. Thank you so much for believing in me,” she posted on Instagram. “You pushed me to believe in myself. I am not only honored but humbled to be the 69th Miss World. Thank you to my family and to my friends. The love and support you poured into me now allows me to pour into the world.” She ended with these words of inspiration. “To that little girl in St Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world — please believe in yourself. Please know that you are worthy and capable of achieving your dreams,” she said. “This crown is not mine but yours. It’s for you to truly understand that no matter where you’re from and the cards you’re dealt in life — your dreams are valid. You have a purpose.” Image Credit: Reuters

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Who is Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh?

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