LONDON, England – A 23-year-old Jamaican medical student won the “Miss World” competition here last month.
“Singh” Toni-Ann Singh finished atop the field of 111 contestants in the event, which included second placed Ophely Mezino of France and third placed Suman Ratansingh Rao from India.
Miss World Jamaica took her final walk in a stunning silver dress after being crowned by Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce De Leon.
Singh also won the talent competition after her performance at the “Beauty with a Purpose” Gala Dinner, advanced to the final round of the competition along with Miss Nigeria, Miss Brazil, Miss India and Miss France. In addition to dancing to Jamaican singer Koffee’s “Toast”, she also sang Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” live.
Singh said her parents were her role model and she will now have the opportunity to travel the world, making a difference through a number of philanthropic projects.
As a result of her win, Singh was late last month appointed an ambassador by the Jamaica government. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, in a message posted on his Twitter account, said Singh had also been issued with a diplomatic passport.
“Toni-Ann will be able to travel the world with the blessing of her country as well as adding value to both the Miss World Organization and brand Jamaica,” said Holness, who noted that the ceremony took place “during a courtesy call which (Singh) paid” to his office.
