Jessia Islam facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessia Islam
Islam in 2024
Born	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupation	Model
Title	Miss World Bangladesh 2017 Miss Charm Bangladesh 2023 Miss Grand Bangladesh 2024
Beauty pageant titleholder
Major competition(s)	Miss World Bangladesh 2017 (Winner) Miss World 2017 (Top 40) Miss Universe Bangladesh 2019 (2nd Runner-Up) Miss Charm 2023 (Unplaced) Miss Grand International 2024 (Unplaced)

Jessia Islam (Bengali: জেসিয়া ইসলাম) is a famous Bangladeshi model and beauty queen. She won the title of Miss World Bangladesh in 2017. After winning, she represented her country, Bangladesh, at the Miss World 2017 competition. There, she did very well and made it into the top 40 contestants.

Jessia Islam's Journey

Jessia Islam started her career in modeling when she was just 16 years old. She has since become a well-known face in Bangladesh.

Beauty Pageants

In 2017, Jessia took part in the Miss Bangladesh competition. She was first named the runner-up. However, she later became Miss Bangladesh. This happened because the original winner, Jannatul Nayeem Avril, had been married before. Rules for the competition stated that contestants could not have been previously married.

After becoming Miss Bangladesh, Jessia went on to represent her country at Miss World 2017. This is a very big international beauty contest. At Miss World, Jessia won her group in a special part of the competition called the "head-to-head challenge." This win helped her get into the top 40 contestants from all over the world. She also came in second place for the "People's Choice Award," which is voted on by fans.

Modeling Work

Jessia Islam has worked as a model for many popular brands. Some of these include Yellow (Beximco), PREALI, Cats Eye, Raw Nation, Oppo, Infinix Mobile, and Nippon Paint. She has also walked the runway in big fashion events like the Tresemme Bangladesh Fashion Week.

Acting Roles

In 2022, Jessia started acting in movies. Her first film was called MR9: Do or Die. She has also appeared in other films, such as Dorod.

Helping Others

Islam at an icddr,b program to raise awareness about TB in 2024.

Jessia is also very active in social work. She likes to help people and has worked with different non-governmental organizations (NGOs). One of these organizations is called Poriborton Kori. She often takes part in programs that help spread important messages, like raising awareness about diseases such as tuberculosis (TB).

Filmography

• MR9: Do or Die (2022)
• Dorod

Awards

• Bangladesh Model Star Award at the Asia Model Festival