With 2019 coming to an end the beauty pageants that were hosted in the various countries saw the immense hard work, dedication and passion by their delegates for the win. The Big pageants including Miss World 2019, Miss Universe 2019, Miss Earth 2019, Miss International 2019, Miss Grand International 2019 and Miss Supranational 2019 saw delegates from all over the globe coming together under a roof to show not only their talent but their yearning to do something for the world. These beauty pageants give the beautiful talented women a platform where they can talk about advocacy and urge the people to help them change the world even if it’s a small step.

Specially, Thailand has bewildered every one with its delegates’ performance in every pageant. The divas of Thailand dominated two out of 4 major pageants winning Miss International 2019 and Miss Supranational 2019 for their country. The country surely raised some bars at the competition as its delegates performed exceedingly well during the preliminaries and the finale show.

Here are the title holders who showcased their intelligence, beauty, confidence and talent to win the crown and make their country proud:

Toni- Ann Singh from Jamaica was crowned Miss World 2019 on 14th December 2019 in London, United Kingdom. She is the fourth Jamaican model to win the crown for her country. Vanessa Ponce De Leon Miss World 2018 crowned Toni by the end of the night. Toni is 23 years of age and stands 167cm tall, was born in Morant, St. Thomas, Jamaica in 1996. She migrated to the US with her parents Jahrine and Bradshaw when she was nine years old and has lived in Florida since.  She graduated from the State University of Florida in Women’s Education and Psychology. She aspires to be medical doctor and has previously worked as president of the Caribbean student’s association. Singh advanced to the top 40 by winning the talent competition at “Beauty with a Purpose” Gala Dinner in London, where she sang a version of the late singer Whitney Houston’s ‘I have nothing’ and danced to the Koffee’s ‘Toast’. She moved onto the final round of the competition with Miss World Nigeria 2019, Miss World Brazil 2019, Miss World India 2019 and Miss World France 2019. During the question and answer round conducted by TV personality Piers Morgan, Toni spoke on how she plans to positively contribute to society. She mentioned, ‘With or without the Miss Jamaica World Crown, I would continue to advocate for women. I believe women are the lifeblood of our community. I will continue inspiring them and working with them so they understand just how great their potential is. I will also use my compassion to be an excellent ambassador.’ Toni’s biggest inspiration and supporter is her mother who as soon as her name was announced as the winner, rushed towards the stage and embraced her with a long hug. Toni Ann Singh beat 110 delegates from across the world to win the title of Miss World 2019. After the win, Singh posted a heartfelt message on her social media account, ‘To that little girl in St Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world – please believe in yourself. Please know that you are worthy and capable of achieving your dreams," she wrote. "This crown is not mine but yours. It’s for you to truly understand that no matter where you’re from and the cards you’re dealt in life – your dreams are valid. You have a PURPOSE." Toni Ann also had another big supporter as fellow contestant Nyekachi Douglas Miss World Nigeria 2019 who celebrated her win more than Toni herself. The Jamaican beauty queen wowed the audience during the final night as well when she sang Whitney Houston's classic "I Have Nothing."

Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on 8th December 2019 in Georgia, United States. She is the third South-African model to win the crown for her country. Catriona Gray Miss Universe 2018 crowned Zozibini as her new successor by the end of the night. Zozibini is 26 years of age and stands 179 cm tall. She was born in Tsolo, Eastern Cape raised in the nearby village of Sidwadweni and later moved to Cape Town, settling in the Gardens suburb. She attended Cape Peninsula University of Technology where she graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Image Management in 2018. She was the first semi-finalist for Africa/Asia-Pacific continental region to advance for the top 20. During her question and answer round when she was asked about, ‘What is the most important thing we should teach young girls today?’ Zozibini Tunzi answered the question in a way which definitely made her win, ‘I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. It's something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time, not because we don't want to but because of what society has labelled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every opportunity and that is what we should be teaching these young girls, to take up space, nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself, thank you.’ After winning the title, Tunzi opened up about how she was asked to done a wig for the competition but she went with her natural hair. Her official headshot for the pageant stole the spotlight after her profile was added to the Miss Universe website. She has used the platform to talk about the gender-based violence. Zozibini Tunzi defeated 89 delegates across the globe for the title and after her win, she took her social media to share her happiness by posting her picture with a caption “May every little girl who witnessed this moment forever believe in the power of her dreams and may they see their faces reflected in mine. I proudly state my name Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019!”  Zozibini Tunzi is not new to the pageantry as she has won the title of Miss South Africa 2019 prior to Miss Universe 2019. She had participated in Miss South Africa 2017 pageant and reached to the spot of top 26 but unfortunately failed to make her position in top 12.

Nellys Pimentel of Puerto Rico was crowned Miss Earth 2019 on 26th October 2019 in Cove Manila at Okada Manila, Philippines. Nellys is 22 years of age and stands 173 cm tall. She is a BS Psychology student pursuing a second course in Marketing. Miss Earth 2018 Nguy?n Phuong Khánh of Vietnam crowned her successor by the end of the night. Nellys is not only the the first Puerto Rican to win the title the but also the first Caribbean woman to win the Miss Earth crown in its 19-year history. She edged out 84 candidates in the international competition that focuses on environmental care and protection. Miss Earth 2019 had a theme of ‘The Earth smiles in Flowers’.  The diva participated in three crucial preliminaries; the Intelligence, Face and Poise and Figure and Form. She was part of the Water Group and joined activities with other candidates who arrived in Manila, activities included tree planting and TV guesting.  During the final top 3 question and answer round, the diva was asked “There are many people, including notable international leaders, who do not believe in climate change. How would you convince them of the seriousness of this problem?” Nellys answered the question very impressively “I would have to say that addressing this issue of people not believing in climate change is more of a matter of lack of education and not only a lack of education but also the ignorance and not wanting to inform themselves of the fact that we are living in a planet that is our biggest home, and we have taken advantage of it instead of putting back what it is giving to us.” For Nellys, becoming Miss Earth 2019 means gaining a bigger voice to address environmental issues in a way that create change. It means becoming the first of her country to have won this pageant and make Puerto Rico proud and the first country to own all crowns of the grand slam. Nellys will now spend her year traveling and working for the cause of the Miss Earth organization which is to protect and preserve our planet. Nellys is not new to pageantry as she has won the title of Miss Earth Puerto Rico 2019 where she won Miss Photogenic too.

Sireethorn Leearamwat aka Bint Sireethorn was crowned Miss International 2019 on 12th November 2019 in Tokyo Dome in Japan. Sireethorn, 26 years old and stands 175 cm tall; is the first woman from Thailand to win Miss International and the first delegate to win one of the Big Four International beauty pageants. Mariem Velazco Miss International 2018 of Venezuela crowned Sireethron Leearamwat as her successor by the end of the night. Leearamwat was born in Bangkok and attended Mahidol University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. She began working as a Pharmacist in Bangkok. She triumphed over 82 delegates from around the world. Participants took part in the ‘Beauty and gastronomy’ event, Tea ceremony at Enshuryu School in Shinjuku and the International Forum of Women Entrepreneurs. During the Miss International pageant, Bint said she was criticized when she won the Miss International Thailand title. Despite the criticism, she never gave up; "I dared to dream to become a beauty queen, even if there's nothing really related to my career as [a] pharmacist. I used critic as power to make myself improve to be the best representative and make my nation proud. So, the definition of 'cheer all women' for me is how to encourage, support, and inspire all women, all around the world to make their dreams come true and make a great thing to our world." She will now spend her reign promoting Miss International brand across the world, attending charity events, guesting on various TV networks for interviews and most especially doing health-related projects for the Thai people. Sireethorn Leearamwat began her pageantry career in 2019 when she represented Bangkok in Miss Thailand 2019.

Lourdes Valentina Figuera Morales of Venezuela was crowned Miss Grand International 2019 on 25th October 2019 in the city of Carcacas, Venezuela. It was the first time in the history of the pageant that the host country won the crown. Valentina is 19 years old and stands 184cm tall. She is the CEO of Fundación Ni Una Sonrisa Menos. The diva is an active humanitarian who is also studying architecture at the Santiago Marino Polytechnic University Institute in Puerto La Cruz. Her hobbies are modelling, reading, yoga and teaching methodology classes. Valentina describes herself as energetic, open girl and who always attracts people with radiant beauty, full of energy. She defeated 59 candidates for the win. She impressed everyone with her brilliant performance in the number of events and activities that took place and included photo sessions, cultural trips, charity events or shopping. She also had an opportunity to present herself to a wider audience and the jury via welcome ceremony and press conference, Swimsuit competition, talks with junior, National costume competition and the preliminaries during which the judges selected a group of 20 finalists. Valentina Morales is not new to pageantry as she won the El Concurso By Osmel Sousa reality show created by Osmel Sousa – former director of Miss Venezuela last year in December. She also won the title of International Tourist Reign of the Carnivals of Barcelona.

Anntonia Porsild of Thailand was crowned Miss Supranational 2019 on 6th December 2019 in Poland. Valeria Vázquez Latorre Miss Supranational 2018 crowned Anntonia Porsild as her successor by the end of the night. She is the first model from Thailand to be crowned as Miss Supranational. The 22-year-old Thai-Danish beauty is currently studying at Stamford International University in advertising and public relations major and advocates for body positivity. Anntonia has an outstanding GPA and is friendly and warm-hearted. During the competition, she helped Miss Laos 2019 translate her messages into English to the global audience.  She has a charming body, graceful style and beautiful hybrid face. She came into light when she was a contestant on the first season of television show The Face Thailand in 2014/15. The newly crowned diva defeated 77 contestants for the win. After being crowned expressed her happiness and excitement and conveyed a message to the entire world saying, “I want to act as a representative of Thailand because I believe that our country has great opportunities to grow and prosper. I think education and health are extremely important and if we can inspire young kids to want to learn more about our country and find innovative and sustainable ways to grow, we have the potential to be the leading country in Asia one day." Annotonia began her pageantry career in 2019 when she participated in Miss Supranational Thailand 2019.