Maria Wavinya
Maria Nyamai Wavinya | |
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 Wavinya on Capital FM Kenya in 2019 | |
| Born | 27 February 2001 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Kenya 2019 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| 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 was the girlfriend to Khalif Kairo, a car business dealer in Nairobi Kenya.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]On 14 December 2019, Maria reached the top 12 at Miss World 2019.[10]
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Miss World 2019 national titleholders | |
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