Jessia Islam
Jessia Islam | |
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| Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Model |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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Jessia Islam (Bengali: জেসিয়া ইসলাম) is a Bangladeshi beauty pageant titleholder who crowned as Miss World Bangladesh 2017, and represented Bangladesh at Miss World 2017 where she reached the top 40.[1]
Career
Islam began her career in modelling at the age of 16.[2]
Pageantry
Islam competed at Miss Bangladesh 2017.[3] She was first runner-up, but became Miss Bangladesh after the original titleholder, Jannatul Nayeem Avril was discovered to have been previously married. Islam went on to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2017 competition.[4][5][6] At Miss World, Islam won group six of the head-to-head challenge, which placed her in the top 40. She was also the runner-up for the People's Choice Award.[3][7][8]
Modeling
Islam has modelled for brands including, Yellow (Beximco), PREALI, Cats Eye, Raw Nation, Oppo, Infinix Mobile, and Nippon Paint. She also participated in the Tresemme Bangladesh Fashion Week.[9]
Acting
In 2022, Islam made her film debut in MR9: Do or Die,[10][11][12] and has also appeared in other films, such as Dorod.[13]
Social activity
Islam is actively involved in social work and has collaborated with various NGOs, including Poriborton Kori. [14]
Filmography
Awards
- Bangladesh Model Star Award at the Asia Model Festival.[15]
References
- ^ "Jessia among top 40 Miss World finalists". The Financial Express. 19 Nov 2024. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 19 Nov 2024.
- ^ Shahnewaz, Sadi Mohammad (2018-10-05). "Jessia Islam". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Jannatul stripped of crown, Jessia new Miss World Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ এবার 'মিস ওয়ার্ল্ড বাংলাদেশ' জেসিয়া. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- ^ বিশ্বসুন্দরীর মঞ্চে যাচ্ছেন জেসিয়া ইসলাম. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ শেষ হাসি জেসিয়ার, তিনিই 'মিস ওয়ার্ল্ড বাংলাদেশ'. BanglaNews24.com (in Bengali). 4 October 2017.
- ^ "Bangladesh's Jessia Islam in Miss World finals". The Daily Star. 12 November 2017.
- ^ Amin, Amira (2018-01-27). "Jessia Islam". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Jessia becomes Infinix brand ambassador". The Business Standard. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ a b "Jessia in action". The Daily Star. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "From Jessia to Agent Rupa". The Business Standard. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ fatema, tarin (2023-08-17). "Breakout Beauty". MW. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ a b "Jessia Islam set to appear in Shakib Khan's Pan-Indian film". The Daily Star. 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ প্রতিবেদক, নিজস্ব (2024-03-24). যক্ষ্মা নির্মূলে চাই বেসরকারি বিনিয়োগ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Jessia Islam wins award at Asia Model Festival in Seoul". The Daily Star. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
External links
- Media related to Jessia Islam at Wikimedia Commons
- Jessia Islam at IMDb