Sunishma Singh has been crowned Miss Continental Oceania 2024 at the Miss Face of Beauty International Pageant held in Taiwan on Thursday. The 28-year-old entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability expressed her gratitude for the chance to represent not only Fiji but the entire Oceania region.
“This title serves as a platform for my advocacy work in climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and gender empowerment on a global scale,” Ms. Singh stated. She emphasized the responsibility that comes with such recognition, expressing her eagerness to draw attention to significant causes in Fiji and across the Pacific.
With a background in Geospatial Information Systems and Geography, as well as a postgraduate degree in Climate Change from the University of the South Pacific, Ms. Singh believes her education and professional journey contributed to her success in the competition. She currently serves as the Sustainability Officer at Tourism Fiji and runs a successful business, Singh’s Herbal Hair Oil, which is available in over 65 supermarkets in Fiji.
“I am also dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and have taken on advocacy roles related to environmental resilience and gender empowerment,” she shared. Reflecting on her experiences in Taiwan, she noted the presence of remarkable women from around the globe, each bringing their own strengths and perspectives to the competition.
Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines was named the overall winner, taking home the Miss Face of Beauty International 2024 title.