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 Bangladeshi beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss World Bangladesh 2017, and represented Bangladesh at Miss World 2017 where she reached the top 40.

Career

Islam began her career in modelling at the age of 16.

Pageantry

Islam competed at Miss Bangladesh 2017. She was first runner-up, but became Miss Bangladesh after the original titleholder, Jannatul Nayeem Avril was discovered to have been previously married. Islam went on to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2017 competition. At Miss World, Islam won group six of the head-to-head challenge, which placed her in the top 40. She was also the runner-up for the People's Choice Award.

Modeling

Islam has modelled for brands including, Yellow (Beximco), PREALI, Cats Eye, Raw Nation, Oppo, Infinix Mobile, and Nippon Paint. She also participated in the Tresemme Bangladesh Fashion Week.

Acting

In 2022, Islam made her film debut in MR9: Do or Die, and has also appeared in other films, such as Dorod.

Social activity

Islam on icddr,b's TB awareness program for World TB Day 2024.

Islam is actively involved in social work and has collaborated with various NGOs, including Poriborton Kori.

Filmography

• MR9: Do or Die (2022)
• Dorod

Awards

• Bangladesh Model Star Award at the Asia Model Festival