<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Miss World 2019, the 69th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on December 14, 2019 at the ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. Vanessa Ponce of Mexico crowned her successor Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica by the end of the event. This is Jamaica\u2019s fourth Miss World title, and its first since 1993.<\/strong><\/p>\n Toni-Ann Singh has won the 69th Miss World beauty pageant.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the first time in history that black women hold the titles for Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, Miss Universe and Miss World.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old student was born in St Thomas, Jamaica, and plans to study medicine and become a doctor.<\/p>\n The runners up included Oph\u00e9ly M\u00e9zino from France and Suman Rao from India.One moment that caught people\u2019s attention online was Miss Nigeria\u2019s reaction to Toni-Ann\u2019s win.<\/p>\n Nyekachi Douglas, who placed fifth, jumped and screamed with Joy when the winner was announced.<\/p>\n She also posted on social media with the caption<\/p>\n \u201cMy Jamaica, sweet Jamaica\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf2we did it! Wah we seh? LIKKLE BUT WE TALLAWAH. My heart is filled with love and gratitude. Thank you so much for believing in me. You pushed me to believe in myself. I am not only honored but humbled to be the 69th Miss World. Thank you to my family and to my friends. The love and support you poured into me now allows me to pour into the world. View post below<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n
My mother @jahrinebailey, I love you I love you I love you. I wish to become even half the woman you are. You are my strength, my number one supporter\/cheerleader\/fan and my absolute best friend.
_____________________________________________________________
To that little girl in St. Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world \u2013 please believe in yourself. Please know that you are worthy and capable of achieving your dreams. This crown is not mine but yours. It\u2019s for you to truly understand that no matter where you\u2019re from and the cards you\u2019re dealt in life \u2013 your dreams are valid. You have a PURPOSE.
_____________________________________________________________
To the @missjamaicaworld franchise, thank you for taking a chance on me and leading the way. I wouldn\u2019t have accomplished my dream without your efforts. To @hon.oliviagrange, you held my hand and lifted my head up high. I could not have reached this far without you. To the @missworld franchise \u2013 I am willing and ready to do the work; to officially be the face that represents the core of Miss World \u2013 Beauty with a Purpose.
_____________________________________________________________
And last but of course not least, thank you GOD. Thank you for allowing me to walk the path towards my purpose. My heart is full\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf2\ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udda4 One Love.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n