Jessia Islam
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Jessia Islam | |
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.jpg) Islam in 2024 | |
| Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Model |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Hair color | Brown[citation needed] |
| Eye color | Black[citation needed] |
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Jessia Islam (Bengali: জেসিয়া ইসলাম; born 16 May 1997) is a Bangladeshi model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2017 and represented Bangladesh at Miss World 2017 where she placed in the top 40.[1][2]
Career
Islam began her career in modelling at the age of 16. She rose to prominence after winning the Miss World Bangladesh 2017 pageant and representing Bangladesh at Miss World 2017, where she placed in the top 40.[3]
Pageantry
In 2017, Islam competed atMiss Bangladesh 2017 competition.[4] In the competition, Islam was crowned first runner-up. Five days after the competition, Jessia was crowned Miss Bangladesh 2017. Islam went on to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2017 competition.[5][6][7] At Miss World, Islam was declared the winner of group six of the Head-to-Head Challenge, which allowed her to place in the Top 40. She was also the runner-up for the People's Choice Award.[8]
Modeling
Islam has modelled for brands including, Yellow (Beximco), PREALI, Cats Eye, Raw Nation, Oppo, Infinix Mobile, and Nippon Paint. She has also participated in the Tresemme Bangladesh Fashion Week.[9]
Acting
In 2022, Islam made her film debut in MR9: Do or Die. She has also appeared in various short films.[10]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Social activity
Jessia Islam is actively involved in social work and has collaborated with various NGOs, including Poriborton Kori. She serves as an inspiration for young women in Bangladesh, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and actively contribute to society. Jessia actively participate in dialogues like Child TB.[11]
Filmography
- MR9: Do or Die (2022)
- Dorod[12]
Awards
- Bangladesh Model Star Award at Asia Model Festival[13]
Notes
- ^ Islam was originally the first runner-up, but became Miss Bangladesh after it was revealed that the original titleholder, Jannatul Nayeem Avril, had been previously married.
References
- ^ Amin, Amira (2018-01-27). "Jessia Islam". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Report, Star Online (2017-10-04). "Jannatul stripped of crown, Jessia new Miss World Bangladesh". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Shahnewaz, Sadi Mohammad (2018-10-05). "Jessia Islam". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Report, Star Online (2017-10-04). "Jannatul stripped of crown, Jessia new Miss World Bangladesh". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ এবার ‘মিস ওয়ার্ল্ড বাংলাদেশ’ জেসিয়া. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ বিশ্বসুন্দরীর মঞ্চে যাচ্ছেন জেসিয়া ইসলাম. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ শেষ হাসি জেসিয়ার, তিনিই ‘মিস ওয়ার্ল্ড বাংলাদেশ’. BanglaNews24.com (in Bengali).
- ^ "Bangladesh's Jessia Islam in Miss World finals". The Daily Star. 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Jessia becomes Infinix brand ambassador". The Business Standard. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Shoot, Star Behind the (2023-09-08). "Jessia in action". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (2024-03-24). "যক্ষ্মা নির্মূলে চাই বেসরকারি বিনিয়োগ". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-10-14). "Jessia Islam set to appear in Shakib Khan's Pan-Indian film". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Arts & Entertainment Desk (2023-11-07). "Jessia Islam wins award at Asia Model Festival in Seoul". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
External links
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