Sunishma Singh was crowned Miss Continental Oceania 2024 at the Miss Face of Beauty International Pageant in Taiwan on Thursday. The 28-year-old sustainability advocate and entrepreneur said she was grateful for the opportunity to represent not just Fiji, but the entire Oceania region. “This title is a platform for me to continue advocating for climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and gender empowerment on a global scale,” Ms Singh said.
“It is a responsibility I do not take lightly, and I look forward to using this recognition to bring more attention to important causes both within Fiji and the broader Pacific community. “I believe my academic background, entrepreneurial journey, and work in sustainable tourism played a role in securing this opportunity. “I have always believed in using every platform I am given to elevate the causes I care about, and this pageant provided the perfect stage to showcase both Fiji’s beauty and my passion for sustainability.
“There was not a moment that I did not miss home and the comforts of a ‘home-cooked meal’. Competing in Taiwan, I was surrounded by incredible women from across the world, each of them brought unique perspectives and strengths. A proud Sunishma Singh before being crowned Miss Continental Oceania 2024 in Taiwan on September 19, 2024.
Ms Singh holds a bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Information Systems and Geography and a Postgraduate degree in Climate Change from the University of the South Pacific (USP). In addition to her work as the Sustainability Officer at Tourism Fiji, she runs a successful business, Singh’s Herbal Hair Oil, distributed in over 65 supermarkets across Fiji. “I am also passionate about promoting sustainable practices, and my work has extended to advocacy roles in areas of environmental resilience and gender empowerment,” she added.
Her journey has been filled with both challenges and successes. One of her early struggles was balancing her studies with work. “I was determined to not only excel academically but also build a career rooted in sustainability and entrepreneurship.
” Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano of the Philippines was crowned beauty queen during the pageant’s coronation winning the Miss Face of Beauty International 2024 title. Feedback: [email protected].
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