Jyoti Amge facts for kids
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Jyoti Amge
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Amge at age 18, in 2011
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| Born | 16 December 1993 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Known for | World's shortest living woman |
| Height | 62.8 cm (2 ft 3⁄4 in) |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Subscribers | 1.2 million |
| Total views | 504 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 23 November 2024. | |
Jyoti Kishanji Amge was born on December 16, 1993. She is an Indian actress. Jyoti is famous for being the world's shortest living woman. This amazing fact is recognized by the Guinness World Records.
When Jyoti turned 18 on December 16, 2011, Guinness World Records officially named her the shortest living woman. She is 62.8 centimetres (2 ft 3⁄4 in) tall. Her small height is because of a rare genetic condition. This condition is called primordial dwarfism. It means her body grows much slower than usual.
Meeting Other Record Holders
In 2012, Jyoti met Chandra Bahadur Dangi. He was from Nepal and was the world's shortest man. They took a picture together for the 57th edition of the Guinness World Records book.
On November 21, 2024, Jyoti met Rumeysa Gelgi for the first time. Rumeysa is the tallest living woman in the world. They met in London at the Savoy Hotel.
Jyoti on TV and Film
Jyoti Amge has appeared on many TV shows and in films. In 2012, she helped host a show in Italy called Lo show dei record. She worked with Teo Mammucari on this show.
Jyoti was also featured in a documentary in 2009. It was called Body Shock: Two Foot Tall Teen. She also appeared as a guest on the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 6.
In 2014, Jyoti joined the cast of American Horror Story: Freak Show. This was a popular TV show. She played a character named Ma Petite. Her first episode aired on October 8, 2014.
You can also see a wax statue of Jyoti Amge. It is located at the Celebrity Wax Museum in Lonavala, India.
Helping the Community
Jyoti Amge has used her fame to help others. She worked with the Nagpur Police in India. During the COVID-19 lockdown in India, she encouraged people to stay safe at home.
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Jyoti Amge being measured by Guinness World Records.
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A wax statue of Jyoti Amge at the Wax museum in Lonavala.
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See also
- Dwarfism
- List of the verified shortest people
- List of people with dwarfism
