Meet Sushmita Singh, the 18 year old who did both India and Asia proud.
On May 27, 2019, Mumbai's Sushmita Singh made history when she became the first ever Asian and Indian to win Miss Teen World 2019.
Here's everything you need to know about the talented beauty.
The pageant tested contestants for their behaviour, fitness, fashion, intelligence, and glamour. In the costume round, Singh wore a lehenga that represented different elements that defined India -- there were colourful embroidered elephants, peacocks, lotus and Taj Mahal.
In the final question and answer round, Sushmita was asked how she intends to serve the world if she won.
Her answer won her a lot of praise.
'I was told I am not beautiful, but I worked hard and stood up for myself, and here I am. I want to serve as an inspiration to all girls to dare to live their dreams.'
Never let it rest.
Till your good is better,
And your better best,' she wrote in an inspirational post after winning the title.
'I am grateful to all the people who have been there with me..
'I still can't believe this has happened.. I got no words to say I thank to all the people who stood by me...I feel proud to say that I am the first Asian Indian to win this title..
'My parents, family and my friends have stood by me and supported me as pillars... Let's make this year the best one,' Singh wrote in a long gratitude post.
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