Deborah Priya Henry
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Born | Deborah Priya Henry[1] July 21, 1985 [1] Dublin, Ireland[1] |
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| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Model[2] TV Host |
| Agency | The Talent Factory |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] |
| Weight | 62 kg (140 lb) |
| Measurements | 28-23-35 |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss World Malaysia 2007 Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss World 2007 (Top 16) Miss Universe 2011 |
| Official website | |
Deborah Priya Henry (born July 21, 1985) is a Malaysian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2011[3] and Miss Malaysia World 2007. She was also placed in the Top 16 at Miss World 2007.
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[edit] Early life
Deborah Henry was born in Dublin, Ireland but grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[4] Her father is a Malaysian Indian and she is of Irish descent through her mother.
Henry spent her secondary school years at Sayfol International School. She particularly excelled in basketball and volleyball at school, and won a gold medal in the Kuala Lumpur International Schools athletics meet. She received a "Sportswoman of the Year" trophy from her school for her achievements.
Henry began modelling at the age of 15 and modelled in London three years later for seven months. She appeared in Malaysian rock band Estranged's music video "Itu Kamu".
Henry holds a B. Arts. degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia.[4] Her focus are on human rights advocacy and sustainable development with a long term goal to eradicate poverty.
[edit] Career
[edit] Modelling
Henry started modelling at 15, as a catwalk and print model in Kuala Lumpur. She moved to London in 2003, where she walked for designers such as Ungaro, YSL and Gucci. She took a hiatus from modelling in 2004 to further her studies in Brisbane. She returned to Malaysia in 2007 and participated in Miss Malaysia World 2007.
Henry is the Face of MIFA (Malaysia International Fashion Alliance) 2011.
[edit] Beauty Pageants
[edit] Miss World 2007
Henry won Miss Malaysia World 2007 and represented her country in Miss World 2007. She is notable for having been selected in the top 16,[5] the highest placement a Malaysian woman has achieved since Lina Teoh in 1998.
[edit] Miss Universe Malaysia 2011
Henry, who stands 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in), competed in her country's national beauty pageant Miss Universe Malaysia, held on January 27, 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, where she became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2011.[6]
[edit] Miss Universe 2011
As the official representative of Malaysia to the 2011 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. Although she was a heavy favourite by pageants' blogs and websites, she was not placed in the Top 16 by the judges.
[edit] TV Hosting
Henry is also one of the three hosts[7] for Bella, a magazine style talk show with Daphne Iking and Elaine Daly.
[edit] Acting
Henry was one of the cast for The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines,[8] a Malaysian film released in March 10, 2011.
[edit] Humanitarian work
Henry co-founded Fugee School[9] [2], a non-profit charity organisation that provides basic education to close to 90 Somalian refugee children. Henry also is a World Vision’s Childs’ rights Advocate.[10] World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. She also speaks for the Harper's Bazaar The Pink Project PSA 2010.[11] Henry also became the ambassador[12] for Yes, I Can Campaign, an educational, awareness & advocacy campaign for the prevention of unplanned & unwanted pregnancy in Malaysia.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Suprise [sic] Birthday Party For Deborah Henry". budley.com. July 25, 2008. http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ms&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budiey.com%2Fsekitar-suprise-birthday-party-for-deborah-henry%2F. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ a b "Deborah Priya Henry". Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071025033813/http://www.missworld.com/bio/bio.sps?iBiographyID=92923. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "Miss Universe 2011 Candidate Profile: Deborah Priya Henry". BeautyMania.biz. June 19, 2011. http://beautyroyals.beautymania.biz/2011/06/miss-universe-2011-deborah-priya-henry.html. Retrieved June 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "Deborah Henry crowned as New Miss Universe Malaysia 2011". missuniversemalaysia.com.my. January 27, 2011. http://2011.missuniversemalaysia.com.my/2011/01/deborah-priya-henry-is-miss-universe-malaysia-2011/. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "China wins Miss World". Malaysia Star. December 2, 2007. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/12/2/nation/19642975&sec=nation. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "Another crown for Deborah". Malaysia Star. January 28, 2011. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/28/nation/7890026&sec=nation. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ Boost your day with 'Bella'. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ HIKAYAT MERONG MAHAWANGSA. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ Deborah Priya Henry. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ Debbie's vision for the world. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ The Pink Project PSA 2010 – Deborah Priya Henry. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ [1]. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Nadine Ann Thomas |
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 |
Succeeded by Kimberley Leggett |
| Preceded by Adeline Choo Wan Ling |
Miss Malaysia World 2007 |
Succeeded by Soo Wincci |
