Miss World 2016 contestants of Africa and Oceania

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Akuany Ayuen Jongkuch Miss World South Sudan 2016

Akuany Ayuen Jongkuch is 22 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 180 centimeters. She hails from South Sudan and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as an enthusiastic, humble and generous person. She is known to be social and always jovial. To her, being able to help and encourage people to do better, is very important. She shares that the proudest moments of her life were when she put a smile on a small kid’s face by helping him to get an education through the PUSH organisation. When asked what personal motto she follows, the gorgeous replied, “Be the change you would like to see in the world.”

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Aminata Adialin Bangura Miss World Sierra Leone 2016

Aminata Adialin Bangura is 22 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 180 centimeters. She hails from Sierra Leone and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as a private and quiet person. She continues, “but on stage, I transform myself into an outgoing and vivacious personality. I love children and enjoy encouraging them to see their potential especially disabled children.” The beauty wants to become a lawyer and advocate for child justice. She has completed a degree in sociology and is now planning to enroll for a law degree. When asked what the proudest moment of her life is, she says, “My proudest moment was signing the matriculation register of the University of Sierra Leone that officially made me a student.”

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Andrea Moloto Miss World Democratic Republic of the Congo 2016

Andrea Moloto is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 184 centimeters. She hails from Democratic Republic of the Congo and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as “a spontaneous, thoughtful and sociable girl. I live life to the fullest and make every minute count.” The beauty aspires to become a chartered accountant and open her own company, after she completes her second degree in Financial Accounting. When asked about an interesting fact about her she says, “I am a big fan of sensational adventures. I love bungee jumping, sky diving and sport cars driving.”

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Antoinette Delali Kemavor Miss World Ghana 2016

Antoinette Delali Kemavor is 20 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 173 centimeters. She hails from Ghana and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a fun, loving, down to earth and compassionate lady.’ She thinks of becoming a pharmacist. She says, “The relationship I had with my grandmother fueled my passion to become a pharmacist who will develop medication for the ailments they face in their old age.” The contestant says that she felt very proud when a mother thanked Antoinette for saving her daughter’s life through blood donation.

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Anunciacion Ongueme Miss World Equatorial Guinea 2016

Anunciacion Ongueme is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 173 centimeters. She hails from Equatorial Guinea and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as “a humble person, prepared for obstacles of life and I fight for what I want to get.” She loves playing football, and passes her time in activities such as crocheting. The beauty is also a big fan of electronic music. When asked what the most important thing in her life is she replies, “As a student, education is very important to me, but more important is my family.”

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Christine Barbier Miss World Seychelles 2016

Christine Barbier is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 167 centimeters. She hails from Seychelles and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She was crowned on Saturday 28th May 2016 at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles by Ms Linne Freminot. The beauty is an accounts assistant, who wants to be an entrepreneur. She lives in the District of Cascade. She wants to help young adults who have been living in children's home and now have to face the world. The beauty has won many titles such as Miss Sports, Miss Talent, and Miss Personality and is now all set to achieve her victory over the Miss World crown.

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Debbie Collins Miss World Nigeria 2016

Debbie Collins is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 172 centimeters. She hails from Nigeria and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. When asked about the kind of person she is, the gorgeous replied, “I see myself as an old soul because I have a sense of responsibility that seems to come with old age. I believe so much in kindness and family, my easy-going nature makes me likeable.” She wants to become a published author of children’s books. She also loves poetry. The beauty trusts her journey and explains that, “God keeps me going because he renews my faith every day and I can have hope that one day there will be a rainbow in my cloud.”

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Diana Edward Lukumai Miss World Tanzania 2016

Diana Edward Lukumai is 18 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 172 centimeters. She hails from Tanzania and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty tells, “I would like to become a successful business woman and an activist fighting negative cultural practices right after completing my studies.” The gorgeous shares an interesting fact about her, by saying, “As a Maasai girl, I did a documentary about the “Maasai Dondosha Wembe” that shows how Maasai girls face brutal Female Genital Mutilation. I have been able to change some mind-sets of the community practicing it.” When asked what would she change about her personality & look, she says, “Nothing, because I am proud of who I am and I love how I am, including my look.”

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Esther Memel Miss World Côte d'Ivoire 2016

Esther Emmanuelle Memel is 20 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Côte d'Ivoire and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as ‘a very ambitious person, determined and charismatic.’ The beauty wants to make a name in diplomatic career. She says that beauty ambassador of her country is already a good beginning. When asked about the proudest moment of her life, the beauty replies, “When I received the results of the jury’s deliberation at school last year; I was the best of my class.”

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Evelyn Njambi Miss World Kenya 2016

Evelyn Njambi is 22 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Kenya and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a compassionate, outgoing, fun, community minded team player who finds joy in giving.’ She finds inspiration to give to the society from her role model, Mother Teresa. She explains, ‘It is amazing how one can find joy in giving. Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.” She says that her personal motto is to spread love wherever she goes and in whatever she does.

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Jolly Mutesi Miss World Rwanda 2016

Jolly Mutesi is 20 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 176 centimeters. She hails from Rwanda and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She is known to be intelligent, eloquent, and a person who possesses a positive attitude. When asked how she feels to be a part of the Miss World beauty pageant, the beauty replies, “This is a prime opportunity to lift up my country’s flag worldwide. Though it’s a stiff competition, I’m prepared to try my best and do whatever it takes at the apex of my ability. Hope for the best because a competition remains a competition.” The gorgeous has undertaken various initiatives aimed at improving people’s lives and sensitizing the youth on the dangers of drug abuse, visiting children’s homes and hospitals.

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Leah Kagasa Miss World Uganda 2016

Leah Kagasa is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 175 centimeters. She hails from Uganda and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty at Buhinga Primary school in Fort Portal, Bweranyangi Girls’ School in Bushenyi and Maryhill High school in Mbarara and now she holds a bachelors degree in marketing from Makerere University Business School, Nakawa. She comes from Fort Portal and she is a mutooro by tribe although she currently resides in Bugolobi, Kampala. She is a Kampala model and was titled Miss Popularity as well as Miss People’s Choice at the Miss Uganda 2016 beauty pageant.

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Meriem Hammami Miss World Tunisia 2016

Meriem Hammami is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Tunisia and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as an ambitions and hard working girl, who is also a dreamer. The gorgeous speaks English, French, and Italian. Meriem loves Singing, drawing, as well as eastern dance. Her secret to fitness is practicing sports such as volleyball. When asked what the most important thing in her life is, the beauty replies, “My family is the most important thing in my life, they’re what keeps me moving forward.”

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Nadeen Ossama Miss World Egypt 2016

Nadeen Ossama is 18 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 173 centimeters. She hails from Egypt and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as a young ambitious girl who is full of hopes. The gorgeous wants to have a meaningful job and to share knowledge with others. She says that she wants to be an Interior Designer. The contestant reflects true Egyptian beauty. When asked what her personal motto is, she replies, “Be smart, not sorry.” The beauty is ready to face the challenges of the upcoming finals of the 66th edition of Miss World 2016.

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Ntandoyenkosi Kunene Miss World South Africa 2016

Ntandoyenkosi Kunene is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 174 centimeters. She hails from South Africa and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She is a student pursuing honours in education from Mpumalanga. She shares a memory from her childhood where she used to model around the house and prepares speech in front of the mirror. The beauty is very hopeful and determined to win the Miss World 2016 beauty pageant on 18th December.

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Rethabile Tsosane Miss World Lesotho 2016

Rethabile Tsosane is 21 years of age. She hails from Lesotho and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a very ambitious and outgoing girl, who loves discovering and exploring new things.’ She is currently pursuing Nursing studies and wants to pursue medicine with a pediatric specialization. She loves to travel and aspires to travel the whole world. She also finds interest in singing, dancing, drawing, and is also very creative. She loves to create best out of waste and can also sew and knit. The gorgeous contestant indulges in charity work by visiting orphanage whenever she finds time.

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Safiatou Balde Miss World Guinea 2016

Safiatou Balde is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 171 centimeters. She hails from Guinea and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a simple, very open and brave girl who loves her family and the people around her.’ She wants to study hard and work efficiently to become an ambassador. When asked the gorgeous contestant about her persona motto in keeping ahead in life, she replies, “Be independent and never expect anything from others.”

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Sandra Marisa Araujo Monteiro Miss World Guinea-Bissau 2016

Sandra Marisa Araujo Monteiro is 19 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 173 centimeters. She hails from Guinea-Bissau and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a dedicated, determined and hard working person.’ The gorgeous delegate aspires to become a supermodel by working hard. The beauty believes in spending time in good ways such as social service by doing small acts which one can. She has also worked with orphans at the Orphanage Betel.

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Thata Kenosi Miss World Botswana 2016

Thata Kenosi is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Botswana and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She has spent many years in Tokyo, Japan during her father’s ambassadorial posting. The beauty aspires to become a diplomatic agent. She wants to be a UNICEF ambassador for ECS. To her family is the most important thing in her life. She explains, “I draw my strength from their tireless efforts to continuously pray and support me in all my endeavours.”

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Veronique Allas Miss World Mauritius 2016

Veronique Allas is 20 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 170 centimeters. She hails from Mauritius and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. When asked how she would like to describes herself, the beauty says “Very enthusiastic, devoted, intelligent, very affectionate and cuddly young woman. I am always careful about others well-being and shows much empathy towards needy people since I come from a humble family background.” She aspires to open a tourism business in Rodrigues Island. The gorgeous is proud of winning several prizes and awards in Art & Design and Literature.

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Karla de Beer Miss World New Zealand 2016

Karla de Beer is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 175 centimeters. She hails from New Zealand and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as an optimistic, driven person who loves to set goals and enhance every day, as well as remain very empathic and compassionate. The beauty had a horse riding accident and now has metal plates in her left foot and collarbone, but she still likes riding. The delegate says, “My family is my support system and along with my friends, they give me the strength to achieve my goals. I strive to continually enhance myself and these are the people who keep me smiling on the journey there.”

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Madeline Cowe Miss World Australia 2016

Madeline Cowe is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 179 centimeters. She hails from Australia and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She describes herself as a very friendly approachable person. She was raised in a remote area of Australia and loves Australian culture and beauty. She is a typical Australian, very down to earth and genuine. The beauty loves to strive to ensure she embodies these qualities. She says, “I think it is always important to be kind to one another, and grateful for all opportunity that comes on your way.” When asked what her personal motto is she says, “Never give up on your dreams and always take an opportunity when it comes your way."

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Natalia Short Miss World Cook Islands 2016

Natalia Short is 22 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 177 centimeters. She hails from Cook Islands and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. When asked to describe herself, the beauty says, “I am passionate about sport and culture and passing on my skills and knowledge for future generations.” To her, family is her backbone. She shares, “I want to set a good example to my siblings and Cook Islands’ youth, helping them realize they can do anything they set their minds to. They are my motivation!” The gorgeous delegate is netball coach and play netball for the Cook Islands.

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Phoebe Denight Palisoc Miss World Guam 2016

Phoebe Denight Palisoc is 17 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 177 centimeters. She hails from Guam and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself by saying, “I am a happy, ambitious and hard-working young woman who was raised to understand the importance of showing respect to people and environment around me and to always display love and kindness through my actions and words. I simply love life, and my mission is to help encourage others to love and be content with their own lives because I believe that it is the key of happiness.“ She wants to get a graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. When asked about her motto she says, “Do your future self a favor and work hard now, because discipline is choosing between what you want in the moment and what you want most.”

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Pooja Priyanka Miss World Fiji 2016

Pooja Priyanka is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 167 centimeters. She hails from Fiji and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. When asked how she would describe herself, she says, “Believing, giving and loving; I like to bring out the best in people.” The beauty wants to own a social enterprise that focuses on assisting women in rural communities, through creativity and integrity. She will be attending the United Nations Winter Program for Global Challenges in Geneva in January 2017. When asked what her personal motto is, she quoted Nelson Mandela’s words, "A winner is a dreamer who never gives up."