Maria Wavinya

Maria Nyamai Wavinya
Wavinya on Capital FM Kenya in 2019
Born (2001-02-27) 27 February 2001 (age 23)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss World Kenya 2019
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBlack
Major
competition(s)		Miss World Kenya 2019
(Winner)
Miss World 2019
(Top 12)

Maria Wavinya (born 27 February 2001) is a Kenyan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Kenya 2019.[1] She represented Kenya at Miss World 2019 and was placed in the top 12. She is also the girlfriend to Khalif Kairo.[2][3]

Personal life

Maria is from Nyandarua County, Kenya. She was raised by a single mom in Mombasa, who died when she was just 12 years old, forcing her to relocate to live with her grandparents in the upcountry.[4] She went to Sasumwa Primary School in Kinangop Constituency and Mary Mother of God Primary school in Kilifi Constituency before moving to Manunga Secondary School in Kipipiri Constituency.[5] Maria completed her high school from St. Teresa High school. She is currently pursuing a diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy and hopes to be an ambassador of her country in time to come.

Pageantry

Maria participated in Miss Tourism Nyandarua in May 2019 and was placed fifth, thus failing to capture the crown.[6][7][8]

Miss World Kenya 2019

On 5 October 2019, Maria was crowned winner of Miss World Kenya 2019 at a ceremony held at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, Kenya.[9]

Miss World 2019

On 14 December 2019, Maria reached the top 12 at Miss World 2019.[10]

References

  1. ^ Rendo, Audrey (5 October 2019). "Miss World Kenya 2019 is Maria Wavinya". Beauty Pageants Kenya. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Wavinya Maria jets off to London, UK for the 69th edition of the Miss World beauty pageant". Thenairobireport. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Miss World Kenya finishes top 12 at Miss World, London". Parents Magazine Africa. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  4. ^ Rendo, Audrey (14 December 2019). "Miss World Kenya Maria Wavinya – 14 outstanding facts about her". Beauty Pageants Kenya. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Beauty queen lost Nyandarua contest, now she is Miss World Kenya". Daily Nation. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  6. ^ "I failed terribly in Nyandarua - Miss World Kenya". SDE. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  7. ^ Nderitu, Wangeci. "11 enchanting photos of Miss World Kenya 2019 Maria Wavinya set to represent the country in London". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  8. ^ Were, Yusuf (12 October 2019). "Today's eye candy: Miss World Kenya 2019/2020 Wavinya Maria". Biggest Kaka. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  9. ^ Boyo, Cheptoek (14 October 2019). "FRANKLINE ASOYO AND MARIA WAVINYA CROWNED MR AND MISS WORLD KENYA". Buzz Central. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Miss World Kenya returns home head held high, even as Jamaican takes crown". Pulser. Retrieved 17 December 2019.