Toni-Ann Singh Wiki – Bio
Toni-Ann Singh is a Jamaican singer and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2019. She was previously crowned Miss Jamaica World 2019 and is the fourth woman from Jamaica to win Miss World.
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. This crown is not mine but yours. You have a PURPOSE. pic.twitter.com/hV8L6x6Mhi
— Toni-Ann Singh (@toniannsingh) December 14, 2019
Toni-Ann Singh Quick Facts You Need to Know |
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| Born | 1996 (age 22–23)
Morant Bay, Jamaica
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| Education | Florida State University |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
| Title | Miss Jamaica World 2019 Miss World 2019 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Jamaica World 201 (Winner) Miss World 2019 (Winner) |
Toni-Ann Singh Age
She is 23 years old as of 2019.
Toni-Ann Singh Early life
Singh was born in Morant Bay, but immigrated to the United States at age nine, settling in Florida.
Education
She attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where she graduated with a degree in women’s studies and psychology.
Parents
Her mother Jahrine Bailey-Singh is of African-Caribbean descent and hails from Jamaica, while her father, Bradshaw Singh, is of Indo-Caribbean descent from Jamaica.
Toni-Ann Singh Career
Toni-Ann Singh Miss Jamaica World 2019
In 2019, Singh competed in the Miss Jamaica World 2019 competition, where she ultimately won the title. Afterward, Singh was given the right to represent Jamaica at Miss World 2019.
South Africa walked away with the Miss Universe title!
*practicing ~clears throat* Look at Miss Jamaica World, Toni-Ann Singh, the NEW @MissWorldLtd
We were taught to speak things over ourselves and into our lives 😉☺️
When will this pageant be held?#missjamaicaworld pic.twitter.com/sC02PVMCdg
— Terri-Karelle Reid (@TerriKarelle) December 9, 2019
Singh conceded that the experience of becoming Miss Jamaica was overwhelming at times, but her parents helped her get through it. “I left it all in God’s hands and right now this is just a surreal moment for me,” she told the Jamaica Observer. “I am so overwhelmed and excited to hug my mom, but grateful.”
Toni-Ann Singh Miss World 2019
Singh left for London in November 2019, to participate in the Miss World pre-pageant activities. Singh placed in the top 40 of the Top Model competition and won the talent competition, which granted her direct entry into the top 40 semifinals.
Finals night was held on December 14th at ExCeL London, where Singh advanced from the top 40 to the top 12, and ultimately to the top five. She was then crowned the winner, besting first runner-up Ophély Mézino of France and second runner-up Suman Rao of India. With her win, Singh became the fourth Jamaican woman to hold the title, with the last being Lisa Hanna who was crowned Miss World 1993, and the first black woman to win Miss World since Agbani Darego of Nigeria won Miss World 2001. She succeeds the 2018 winner, Vanessa Ponce.