Abena Appiah
Evelyn Abena Akuaba Appiah (dem born am 2 June 1993) be Ghanaian–American singer, model den beauty queen wey dem crown am as Queen Beauty Universe 2016 den Miss Grand International 2020.[1][2] Dem appoint am as Miss Grand USA wey she be de first Black woman wey win Miss Grand International crown.[3][4] She san represent Ghana for two of de Big Four international beauty pageants but she loss Miss Universe 2014 den Miss Earth 2019.[5][6]
| Ein sex anaa gender | female  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Ghana, United States |
| Name wey dem give am | Abena |
| Family name | Appiah |
| Ein date of birth | 2 June 1993 |
| Place dem born am | Accra |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | English |
| Ein occupation | beauty pageant contestant |
| Educate for | Radford University College |
| Residence | New York City |
| Work period (start) | 2013 |
| Dema official website | https://abenakuaba.com/ |
| Victory | Miss Grand International |
Ein career
editAbena san so be singer wey she release chaw singles, wey dey include "Akomah" (2015), "Earth" (2019), "No Hit and Run" (2019) den "No More Hate" (2021).[7] She job as model, wey she appear for music videos insyd give "Wake Up in the Sky" wey Bruno Mars sing am, Gucci Mane den Kodak Black, den "El Anillo" by Jennifer Lopez.[8]
Pageantry
editPlacements
edit| Competition | Placement | Location | Special Awards | She represent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Model Ghana 2013 | Winner | Ghana | Accra, Ghana | |
| Top Model of the World 2013 | Unplaced | Red Sea, Egypt | Ghana | |
| Miss Universe Ghana 2014 | Winner | Accra, Ghana | Accra, Ghana | |
| Miss Universe 2014 | Unplaced | Florida, United States | Ghana | |
| Queen Beauty Universe 2016 | Winner | Spain | Ghana | |
| Miss World America 2017 | Top 16 | Florida, United States | Top 10 – Top Model
Top 10 – Sports and Fitness |
New York |
| Miss Earth Ghana 2019 | Winner | Accra, Ghana | Accra, Ghana | |
| Miss Earth 2019 | Top 20 | Manila, Philippines | Best in Evening Gown (Air)
Best in Beach Wear (Air) Best in Talent (Air) Best in Resorts Wear (Air) Miss Vivo (Air) Miss Infinity Cosset (Air) Miss DOH Reg 5 (Air) People's Choice Award Best in Philippine Terno Miss Earth Flora 1st runner-up |
Ghana |
| Miss Grand USA 2020 | Appointed | New York | New York | |
| Miss Grand International 2020 | Winner | Bangkok, Thailand | Top 20 – Best in Swimsuit
Top 20 – How to eat Thai food in 2-minute Challenge |
United States of America |
References
edit- ↑ "Abena Akuaba Appiah crowned Queen Beauty Universe 2016". India Times. December 22, 2016. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ↑ "USA's Abena Appiah is Miss Grand International 2020". Rappler. March 27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ↑ "Miss Grand International crowns first Black winner". Black News Channel. April 2, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Miss USA is first Black contender to win Miss Grand International crown". The Philippine Star. March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ↑ Mario Dumaual (March 28, 2021). "Why new Miss Grand International declared: "Philippines mahal kita!'". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ↑ "'Palaging may Ghana': New Miss Grand Int'l also joined Miss Earth in 2019". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ↑ "Abena Akuaba Appiah Songs on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Get to know USA's Miss Grand International Abena Akuaba Appiah". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 28, 2021.