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While Miss World 2015 competition is ongoing we brings to
you the latest details about the 2015 Miss Universe competition.
This year’s
grand finale of the competition will hold on Sunday, December 20th at the
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
There are seven
African beauty queens to watch out for this year. Meet them below!
Angola: Whitney Shikongo
Age: 20
Height: 5’ 11”
BIO: Whitney Shikongo is a native of the province of Huila
in Angola. She began modeling at 13 years old and was crowned Miss Lobango at
the age of 18. This year, Whitney was crowned Miss Huila and Miss Angola 2015.
Whitney is determined, humble and above all cheerful.
Gabon: Ornella
Obone
Age: 19
Height: 5’
8”
BIO: Ornella
Obone loves music and her dream is to be a famous singer and audition at
American Idol next year. Ornella moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to
continue her education. She learned English at the ELS Language Center and
lived with a host family. Ornella has recently applied at College Of Southern
Nevada. She is planning to study political science and law to become a business
lawyer in the future.
Ghana: Hilda
Frimpong
Age: 26
Height: 5’ 8”
BIO: Hilda Frimpong enjoys running and devotes her free
time to numerous charities. Hilda collects journals and loves writing in her
spare time.
Mauritius: Sheetal Khadun
Age: 26
Height: 5’ 7”
BIO: Sheetal Khadun was born in the town of Rose-Hill on
the island of Mauritius. She holds a degree in Fashion Design and Textile. She
has held several positions within various charity organizations and has won
several beauty pageants. She has also represented her country at an
international level pageant. She has won many awards participating in beauty
contests, art and painting competitions. Her dream is to become Miss Universe
and help orphans.
Nigeria: Debbie Collins
Age: 23
Height: 5’ 8”
BIO: Debbie Collins is the second daughter of four
children, born in Lagos, Nigeria and partly raised in South Africa. She completed
her high school education at the young age of 14 and went on to complete a
degree in Business Information Systems in Pretoria, South Africa. She is an old
soul who has a love for poetry, books, rainfall and the sea. She believes in
love, kindness, laughter and family and thinks that a genuine smile can
brighten even the darkest of days. She possesses the ability to remain positive
in the face of adversity and believes that determination and strength of
character are the key components of success. Her hobbies include writing,
reading and yoga. She also loves to spend time with her family.
South Africa: Refilwe Mthimunye
Age: 23
Height: 5’ 8”
BIO: Refilwe Mthimunye is a 3rd year law student, model and
founder of the Princesses Foundation. She hails from a small town called
Bronkhorstspriut, where she grew up being raised by a single mother. Refilwe
has assumed the responsibility of being an inspiring role model to her
siblings. Her vision is to be the voice of her fellow disenchanted South
Africans. She is currently focusing on raising awareness on the continuous
abuse against women and children. She is the spokesperson for ZAZI, a campaign
aimed at women under the leadership of the SA National AIDS Council. Refilwe
hosts “Girl Talks” at high schools in various communities, whereby she gives
inspirational talks on women empowerment. She believes in stewardship. She’s
passionate about leaving her environment better than how she found it. She
enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures and action netball. Her motto is “Put God
first and the rest will follow”.
Tanzania: Lorraine Marriot
Age: 21
Height: 5’ 9”
BIO: Lorraine
Marriot work as a model and is aspiring to be a pilot. She lives in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania with her 5 siblings and her mother. She started modeling at
the age of 4 and has not stopped ever since. Despite her beauty and promising
modeling career, Lorraine is also a high school graduate in science and is
working toward admission to the Aviation Academy. She has modeled for top
Tanzanian designers and also competed in Miss Grand International in 2014
representing Tanzania where she made it to the top 20. Lorraine is known for
her quiet but determined nature and is nominated for Best Female Model of
Tanzania at the Swahili Fashion Week.
The Miss
Universe competition is aimed at empowering women to develop the confidence
they need to achieve their personal best.
Photo Credit: http://www.missuniverse.com
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