Kiran Jassal
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Kiranmeet Kaur Baljeet Singh Jassal[1] March 13, 1996 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Alma mater | International Medical University |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 (Winner) Miss Universe 2016 (Unplaced) (Top 10 Best National Costume) |
Kiran Jassal (born 13 March 1996) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2016. She represented her country at Miss Universe 2016 on 30 January 2017 in Manila, Philippines.
Personal life
Jassal is the youngest in a family of four.[2] Her mother, lawyer Ranjit Kaur, was Mrs Malaysia World 2015 winner.[3] She plans to eventually study dentistry.[4] Jassal enclosed in July 2016 that she would not give up on dentistry, "regardless of anything".[5] Jassal aspires to set up her own orthodontic practice someday.[2] She is of Punjabi descent and a Sikh.[6]
Career
Pageantry
Miss Universe Malaysia 2016
Jassal was crowned the Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 title on January 30, 2016 at Palace of the Golden Horses Hotel, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.[7] She was crowned by outgoing titleholder, Miss Universe Malaysia 2015, Vanessa Tevi. Besides the main title, she was also awarded "Miss My Dentist Winning Smile" subsidiary title.[7]
Miss Universe 2016
Jassal represented Malaysia at Miss Universe 2016 and got Top 10 Best National Costume alongside Miss Venezuela and the winner Miss Myanmar. She represented Malaysia using a National Costume inspired by the world highest twin towers known as PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS . The National Costume was made by Malaysian leading Fashion Designer Rizman Ruzaini, who also made her Evening Gown.
Modelling
Jassal walked for the 2016 L'Oréal Professionnel Colour For Life hair fashion charity event alongside Deborah Henry and supermodel, Amber Chia.[8]
Humanitarian work
Jassal is one of the celebrity ambassadors for Malaysia AIDS Foundation.[9]
References
- ↑ "Kiran Jassal: From girl next door to Miss Universe Malaysia!". The Malaysian Times. 1 March 2016.
- 1 2 http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/focus/2015/11/05/big-dreams-to-set-up-her-own-practice-dentistry-student-hopes-to-better-understand-her-capabilities/ Big dreams to set up her own practice
- ↑ www.pamper.my/news/pamper-tv/pampermystar-kiran-jassal-ass-kicked-way-miss-universe/ Say hello to the new Miss Universe Malaysia
- ↑ http://www.elle.my/celebrity/News/Kiran-Jassal-crowned-Miss-Universe-Malaysia-2016 Meet Kiran Jassal, Miss Universe Malaysia 2016
- ↑ "Staying Positive ... Meet Kiran Jassal the newly crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2016". The Sun (Malaysia). 14 July 2016.
- ↑ http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/sikh-girl-kiran-jassal-to-represent-malaysia-in-miss-universe-contest-1647650 Sikh Girl, Kiran Jassal, To Represent Malaysia In Miss Universe Contest
- 1 2 http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/01/31/kiran-named-miss-universe-malaysia-2016/ Kiran named Miss Universe Malaysia 2016
- ↑ "Colour For Life With L’Oreal". Astro Awani. 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "HIV/AIDS: Get tested, get treated". Astro Awani. 11 May 2016.
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Vanessa Tevi |
Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 |
Succeeded by Samantha Katie |
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