The twelve months of Beauty Organization announced Safina Barsatie as Miss Grand Suriname 2018 who will represent Suriname at the upcoming Miss Grand International 2018. The 24-year-old Safina is studying Business Administration and currently works at CAK, where she assists people to understand the dutch rules and laws.

Safina is not new to the pageant world as she was the 1st Runner-up Miss Asia Pacific World 2014, 2nd Runner-up at Indian Princess International 2012 and Miss India Holland 2011. Safina was also a finalist at Miss Grand Netherlands 2018 where she placed as the first runner-up.

The beauty with Brain diva also shared the wonderful news on her official social media, saying, “I can proudly announce that I will represent Suriname at Miss Grand International 2018 in Myanmar!! I am so grateful for the opportunity and want to thank Robin Hoven Lieuw Choy and Stefan Hoven Lieuw Choy for giving me this chance!”

(Photo credits: Miss Grand International Official)

Born in Suriname, at the age of two, Safina moved to the Netherlands. With indefinite struggle, it took them ten years to get their passports. In those 10 years she experienced how hard it was to have nothing, how hard it was to build everything up and how hard it was to be separated from her family.

Being a victim of bullying for years, not only mentally but also physically, Safina is grateful for these opportunities which have made her confident, strong and a fighter as she carries love, respect and faith in her heart. With her experience and empathy, Safina wants to create awareness for those who suffer of war and violence. Even though she was not a victim of war but she can relate to what they are going through.

Safina speaks Dutch, English, Hindi and German, that comes in handy, because she loves to travel. She already visited Korea, India, Belgium, Germany and the UK. What do you think of this beauty queen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.