Sunishma Singh was named Miss Continental Oceania 2024 at the Miss Face of Beauty International Pageant held in Taiwan on Thursday. The 28-year-old entrepreneur and sustainability advocate expressed her gratitude for the chance to represent not only Fiji but the entire Oceania region.
“This title serves as a platform for me to further promote climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and gender empowerment on a global scale,” Ms. Singh stated. “I recognize the responsibility that comes with this role, and I am eager to use this recognition to shine a light on important issues in Fiji and across the Pacific.”
She believes her academic background, entrepreneurial experience, and involvement in sustainable tourism contributed to her success in the pageant. “I have always been committed to using any platform I have to advocate for the causes I am passionate about, and this pageant offered an exceptional opportunity to highlight not only the beauty of Fiji but also my dedication to sustainability.”
Reflecting on her experience, she mentioned how much she missed home and the comfort of homemade meals while competing in Taiwan. She was surrounded by remarkable women from around the world, each bringing their own unique strengths and perspectives.
Ms. Singh has a bachelor’s degree in Geospatial Information Systems and Geography, as well as a Postgraduate degree in Climate Change from the University of the South Pacific (USP). Alongside her role as the Sustainability Officer at Tourism Fiji, she operates a successful business, Singh’s Herbal Hair Oil, which is available in over 65 supermarkets throughout Fiji.
“I am also passionate about advocating for sustainable practices, with a focus on environmental resilience and gender empowerment,” she added.
Her journey to this point has been marked by both challenges and triumphs, including the difficulty of balancing her academic commitments with her work. “I was determined to excel academically while also pursuing a career centered on sustainability and entrepreneurship.”
During the same pageant, Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano from the Philippines was crowned Miss Face of Beauty International 2024.