Indonesia's Nadia Tjoa wins Miss Face of Humanity 2022


Nadia Tjoa of Indonesia was crowned Miss Face of Humanity 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, April 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Canada.

The 27-year-old old architecture graduate, model, and entrepreneur bested 16 other contestants to win the international pageant. As its global ambassador, she will advocate youth and women empowerment around the world.

Rwanda's Rita Ngarambe, USA's Kerri Jade Shapiro, and Hong Kong's Juliette Louie were the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively.

Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Afghanistan, Comores, and Mexico completed the Top 10.

The winner was crowned by former Miss Universe Thailand and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Paweensuda Drouin.

Miss Face of Humanity is a global platform that focuses on amplifying the voices of female change-makers who are creating an impact in the world. The pageant aims to share and spread love, uplift humanity, and promote world peace and education.


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