Suman Rao
Suman Rao | |
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| Born | Suman Ratan Singh Rao 23 November 1998 Aidana, Rajsamand Rajasthan, India |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Suman Ratan Singh Rao (born 23 November 1998) is an Indian model and beauty pageant title holder who was crowned Femina Miss India 2019.[1][2] She represented India at the Miss World 2019 pageant in ExCeL London in United Kingdom, and was crowned as the 2nd runner-up and as Miss World Asia.[3]
Early life and education
Suman Rao was born on 23 November 1998 in Aaidana village, Rajsamand District, Rajasthan.[4] Her father, Ratan Singh Rao, is a jeweller, while mother Sushila Kunwar Rao is a homemaker. She has two brothers, Jitendra and Chirag.[5] Her family moved to Mumbai when she was a year old. She did her schooling at Mahatma School of Academics and Sports in Navi Mumbai and is pursuing Chartered Accountancy course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.[5][6] She is fluent in English and Hindi, in addition to her mother tongue Mewari.[7] She is also a trained Kathak dancer.[8]
Pageantry
In 2018, she took part in Miss Navi Mumbai contest, where she was crowned as 1st runner-up.[9] She then auditioned for the title of Femina Miss Rajasthan 2019 which she eventually won. She represented the state of Rajasthan at the Femina Miss India 2019 pageant.[10] On 15 June 2019, she was crowned as Femina Miss India World by the outgoing titleholder Anukreethy Vas at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai.[11][12] During the pageant's sub contest ceremony, she won the 'Miss Rampwalk' award.[13]
Miss World 2019
Rao represented India at the 69th edition of Miss World pageant, where she placed third in the 'Top Model' round and Top 27 in 'Talent' segment.[14] She won the first stage of Head-to-Head Challenge in Group 14, thus qualifying for the succeeding round of the challenge, which was judged by Piers Morgan.[15] She competed against Bangladesh in the round, where she won and secured a spot in the Top 40 of Miss World 2019.[16]
Rao's
The pageant's finale was held in ExCeL London, United Kingdom, on 14 December 2019, and Rao was the 2nd runner-up to the eventual winner, Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica.[3] She is the first Indian to be crowned the 2nd runner-up at the Miss World pageant.[22]
Media
Rao was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Women at No. 2 in 2019.[23]
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Mere Dil Vich | Arjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan | [24][25] |
| 2022 | Ishq Paudiyan | Mohammed Irfan | [26] |
References
- ^ "Femina Miss India 2019: Suman Rao was crowned Miss India World 2019, Shivani Jadhav Miss Grand India and Shreya Shanker Miss India United Continents". Indian Express. 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Who is Suman Rao? Check out the Miss India 2019's 7 most stunning photos". Times Now. 16 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Miss World 2019 winner is Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh, India's Suman Rao is second runner-up". India Today. 14 December 2019.
- ^ "My community sees me as a ray of hope: Miss India winner Suman Rao". The Pioneer. 18 June 2019.
- ^ a b Neha Chaudhary (18 June 2019). "fbb Colors Femina Miss India World 2019 Suman Rao: 'Even though I live in Mumbai, I have not forgotten my roots'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao contestant profile". ETimes. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Shukla, Richa (26 August 2019). "Suman Rao, 'My Miss India journey began from the Pink City'". The Times of India.
- ^ Reiher, Andrea (11 December 2019). "Suman Rao, Miss India World 2019: 5 Fast Facts to Know".
- ^ "5 lesser-known facts about Suman Rao - the Indian contestant at Miss World 2019". Times Now. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Suman Rao from Rajasthan Crowned Miss India 2019". News18. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Miss India 2019 winner is Rajastan's Suman Rao". Asian News International. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Press Trust of India (16 June 2019). "Suman Rao crowned Miss India World". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2019: Sub contest winners". ETimes. 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 Results: Talent, Sports & Top Model". 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 in London: All you need to know about the ceremony on December 14". Indian Express. 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Femina Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's journey at Miss World". beautypageants.in. 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss World 2019 Beauty With a Purpose Finalists: Suman Rao Makes It to Top 10 List Ahead of the Finale Night, Meet the Contestants With Names". 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao in Udaipur". Udaipur Times. 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao, Teams Up With Princess Diya Kumari Foundation For Her Project Pragati". Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Beauty with a good heart". The Hans India. 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Miss India 2019, Suman Rao's Beauty with a Purpose project for Miss World 2019". The Times of India. 10 December 2019.
- ^ Bhavya Mehta (15 December 2019). "Rajasthan's Suman Rao Does India Proud, Wins 2nd Runner-up Title at Miss World 2019". Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "MEET THE TIMES 50 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN 2019". The Times of India. 28 February 202. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Suman Rao & Adline Castelino's 'Mere Dil Vich' Out Now!". m.beautypageants.in. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "New Trending Song Music Video - 'Mere Dil Vich' Sung By Arjun Kanungo, Tanzeel Khan". Times of India. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Ishq Paudiyan sung by Mohammed Irfan". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
