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In 2018, she took part in Miss [[Navi Mumbai]] contest, where she was crowned as 1st runner-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www. |
In 2018, she took part in Miss [[Navi Mumbai]] contest, where she was crowned as 1st runner-up.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/amp/lifestyle/style/article/5-lesser-known-facts-about-suman-rao-the-indian-contestant-at-miss-world/525853|work=Times Now|title=5 lesser-known facts about Suman Rao - the Indian contestant at Miss World 2019.|date=12 December 2019}}</ref> She then auditioned for the title of [[Femina Miss India 2019|Femina Miss Rajasthan 2019]] which she eventually won. She represented the state of [[Rajasthan]] at the [[Femina Miss India 2019]] pageant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/lifestyle/suman-rao-crowned-miss-india-2019-2188969.html|website=News18|title=Suman Rao from Rajasthan Crowned Miss India 2019|date=16 June 2019}}</ref> On 15 June 2019, she was crowned as Femina Miss India World by the outgoing titleholder [[Anukreethy Vas]] at [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium]], [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/lifestyle/culture/miss-india-2019-winner-is-rajasthans-suman-rao20190616054629/|work=Asian News International|title=Miss India 2019 winner is Rajastan's Suman Rao}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/national/suman-rao-crowned-miss-india-world-2019-740737.html|work=Deccan Herald|author=Press Trust of India|title=Suman Rao crowned Miss India World.|date=16 June 2019}}</ref> During the pageant's sub contest ceremony, she won the 'Miss Rampwalk' award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.beautypageants.in/miss-india/fbb-colors-femina-miss-india-2019-sub-contest-winners/eventshow/69628085.cms|work=ETimes.|title=Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019: Sub contest winners.|date=2 June 2019}}</ref> |
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===Miss World 2019=== |
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Rao is currently representing [[India]] at the [[Miss World 2019|69th edition]] of [[Miss World]] pageant, where she made it to the Top 10 and Top 37 of the ''Top Model'' and ''Talent'' segments respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/2019/12/miss-world-results-talent-sports-top-model-multimedia/amp/|title=Miss World 2019 Results: Talent, Sports & Top Model|date=12 December 2019}}</ref> She won the first stage of [[Miss World 2019#Head-to-Head Challenge|Head-to-Head]] Challenge in Group 14, thus qualifying for the succeeding round of the challenge, which was judged by [[Piers Morgan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/miss-world-2019-london-suman-rao-india-contestants-6163224/lite/|title=Miss World 2019 in London: All you need to know about the ceremony on December 14|date=12 December 2019|work=Indian Express}}</ref> She completed against Bangladesh in the round, where she won and secured a spot in the Top 40 of Miss World 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.beautypageants.in/miss-india/suman-raos-journey-at-miss-world-2019/eventshow/72474792.cms|title=Femina Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's journey at Miss World|date=12 December 2019|work=beautypageants.in}}</ref> |
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Rao's [[Beauty with a Purpose]] project was also selected in the Top 10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/miss-world-2019-beauty-with-a-purpose-finalists-suman-rao-makes-it-to-top-10-list-ahead-of-the-finale-night-meet-the-contestants-with-names-1399386.html/amp|title=Miss World 2019 Beauty With a Purpose Finalists: Suman Rao Makes It to Top 10 List Ahead of the Finale Night, Meet the Contestants With Names|date=12 December 2019}}</ref> Her campaign is titled ‘Project Pragati’, for which she took initiatives to help the dreams of women in tribal communities by assisting them in acquiring financial independence. She procured machines which aids in the production of [[aloe vera]] and [[rose]] extracts, gels and shampoo. Thereby, the women could manufacture the products and earn their livelihood from within their village.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://udaipurtimes.com/people/miss-india-suman-rao-in-udaipur/c74416-w2859-cid104406-s10707.htm|title=Miss India 2019, Suman Rao in Udaipur|date=26 June 2019|work=Udaipur Times}}</ref> Her project received support from the [[Diya Kumari|Princess Diya Kumari Foundation]] and through this institution, the women were trained to make [[handlooms]], decorative [[handicrafts]], accessories and jewellery. These products are sold near the [[City Palace, Jaipur|Jaipur City Palace]] and also through an online website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://travelandleisureindia.in/miss-india-2019-suman-rao/|title=Miss India 2019, Suman Rao, Teams Up With Princess Diya Kumari Foundation For Her Project Pragati|accessdate=25 November 2019}}</ref> Further, she associated with the [[Bharat Sevashram Sangha]], a non profit organization backed by the [[United Nations]], for an even wider reach of their products.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/amp/featured/womenia/beauty-with-a-good-heart-565491|title=Beauty with a good heart|date=19 September 2019|work=The Hans India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/beauty-pageants/miss-india/suman-raos-bwap-project-for-miss-world-2019/videoshow/72462314.cms|title=Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project for Miss World 2019.|date=10 December 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:59, 12 December 2019
Suman Rao | |
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| Born | November 23, 1998 |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Beauty pageant titleholder |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Femina Miss Rajasthan 2019 Femina Miss India 2019 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) | Femina Miss India Rajasthan 2019 (Winner) Femina Miss India 2019 (Winner) Miss World 2019 TBD |
Suman Ratan Singh Rao (born 23 November 1998) is an Indian model and beauty pageant title holder who was crowned Femina Miss India 2019.[1][2] She will represent India at Miss World 2019 pageant to be held in ExCeL London in United Kingdom on 14 December 2019.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Suman Rao was born on 23 November 1998 in Aaidana village, near Udaipur, Rajasthan.[6] Her father, Ratan Singh Rao, is a jeweller, while mother Sushila Kunwar Rao is a homemaker. She has two brothers, Jitendra and Chirag.[7] Her family shifted to Mumbai when she was a year old. She did her schooling at Mahatma School of Academics and Sports in Navi Mumbai and is pursuing accountancy course from the University of Mumbai.[7][8] She is fluent in English and Hindi languages, in addition to her mother tongue Mewari.[9] She is also a trained Kathak dancer.[10]
Pageantry
In 2018, she took part in Miss Navi Mumbai contest, where she was crowned as 1st runner-up.[11] She then auditioned for the title of Femina Miss Rajasthan 2019 which she eventually won. She represented the state of Rajasthan at the Femina Miss India 2019 pageant.[12] On 15 June 2019, she was crowned as Femina Miss India World by the outgoing titleholder Anukreethy Vas at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai.[13][14] During the pageant's sub contest ceremony, she won the 'Miss Rampwalk' award.[15]
Miss World 2019
Rao is currently representing India at the 69th edition of Miss World pageant, where she made it to the Top 10 and Top 37 of the Top Model and Talent segments respectively.[16] She won the first stage of Head-to-Head Challenge in Group 14, thus qualifying for the succeeding round of the challenge, which was judged by Piers Morgan.[17] She completed against Bangladesh in the round, where she won and secured a spot in the Top 40 of Miss World 2019.[18]
Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project was also selected in the Top 10.[19] Her campaign is titled ‘Project Pragati’, for which she took initiatives to help the dreams of women in tribal communities by assisting them in acquiring financial independence. She procured machines which aids in the production of aloe vera and rose extracts, gels and shampoo. Thereby, the women could manufacture the products and earn their livelihood from within their village.[20] Her project received support from the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation and through this institution, the women were trained to make handlooms, decorative handicrafts, accessories and jewellery. These products are sold near the Jaipur City Palace and also through an online website.[21] Further, she associated with the Bharat Sevashram Sangha, a non profit organization backed by the United Nations, for an even wider reach of their products.[22][23]
The pageant's grand finale is scheduled to be held in ExCeL London, United Kingdom, on 14 December 2019. From where, Vanessa Ponce of Mexico will crown the successor of her title at the end of the event.[24]
References
- ^ "Femina Miss India 2019: Suman Rao crowned Miss India 2019, Shivani Jadhav Miss Grand India and Shreya Shanker Miss India United Continents". Indian Express. 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Who is Suman Rao? Check out the Miss India 2019's 7 most stunning photos". Times Now. 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019 winner is Suman Rao from Rajasthan". India Today.
- ^ "Miss India 2019: 22-year-old Suman Rao from Rajasthan wins beauty pageant". First Post.
- ^ "Suman Rao crowned Miss India 2019". Zee News.
- ^ "My community sees me as a ray of hope: Miss India winner Suman Rao". The Pioneer. 18 June 2019.
- ^ a b Neha Chaudhary (18 June 2019). "fbb Colors Femina Miss India World 2019 Suman Rao: 'Even though I live in Mumbai, I have not forgotten my roots'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao contestant profile". ETimes. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Shukla, Richa (26 August 2019). "Suman Rao, 'My Miss India journey began from the Pink City'". The Times of India.
- ^ Reiher, Andrea (11 December 2019). "Suman Rao, Miss India World 2019: 5 Fast Facts to Know".
- ^ "5 lesser-known facts about Suman Rao - the Indian contestant at Miss World 2019". Times Now. 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Suman Rao from Rajasthan Crowned Miss India 2019". News18. 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019 winner is Rajastan's Suman Rao". Asian News International.
- ^ Press Trust of India (16 June 2019). "Suman Rao crowned Miss India World". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019: Sub contest winners". ETimes. 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 Results: Talent, Sports & Top Model". 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 in London: All you need to know about the ceremony on December 14". Indian Express. 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Femina Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's journey at Miss World". beautypageants.in. 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 Beauty With a Purpose Finalists: Suman Rao Makes It to Top 10 List Ahead of the Finale Night, Meet the Contestants With Names". 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao in Udaipur". Udaipur Times. 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao, Teams Up With Princess Diya Kumari Foundation For Her Project Pragati". Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Beauty with a good heart". The Hans India. 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project for Miss World 2019". The Times of India. 10 December 2019.
- ^ "Suman Rao from Rajasthan crowned Femina Miss India 2019". daijiworld.com. 16 June 2019.
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