Deborah Priya Henry
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Deborah Priya Henry is a Malaysian
beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 and Miss Malaysia World 2007. She was also placed in the Top 16 at Miss World 2007
.
but grew up in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. Her father is a Malaysian Indian and she is of Irish descent through her mother.
Henry spent her secondary school years at Sayfol International School
. She particularly excelled in basketball and volleyball at school, and won a gold medal in the Kuala Lumpur International Schools athletics meet. She received a "Sportswoman of the Year" trophy from her school for her achievements.
Henry began modelling at the age of 15 and modelled in London three years later for seven months. She appeared in Malaysian rock band Estranged's music video "Itu Kamu".
Henry holds a B. Arts. degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Queensland
, in Brisbane
, Australia
. Her focus are on human rights advocacy and sustainable development with a long term goal to eradicate poverty.
in 2003, where she walked for designers such as Ungaro
, YSL
and Gucci
. She took a hiatus from modelling in 2004 to further her studies in Brisbane. She returned to Malaysia in 2007 and participated in Miss Malaysia World 2007.
Henry is the Face of MIFA (Malaysia International Fashion Alliance) 2011.
. She is notable for having been selected in the top 16, the highest placement a Malaysian woman has achieved since Lina Teoh
in 1998.
, where she became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2011
.
pageant, broadcast live from São Paulo
, Brazil
on September 12, 2011. Although she was a heavy favourite by pageants' blogs and websites, she was not placed in the Top 16 by the judges.
and Elaine Daly.
, a Malaysian film released in 10 March 2011.
The Pink Project PSA 2010. Henry also became the ambassador for Yes, I Can Campaign, an educational, awareness & advocacy campaign for the prevention of unplanned & unwanted pregnancy in Malaysia.
Demographics of Malaysia
The demographics of Malaysia are represented by the multiple ethnic groups that exist in this country. Malaysia's population, , is estimated to be 28,250,500, which makes it the 44th most populated country in the world. Of these, 5.72 million Malaysians live in East Malaysia and...
beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 and Miss Malaysia World 2007. She was also placed in the Top 16 at Miss World 2007
Miss World 2007
Miss World 2007, the 57th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 1, 2007. It was hosted by Fernando Allende and Angela Chow. Zhang Zilin of the People's Republic of China won the crown and succeeded Miss World 2006, Taťána Kuchařová...
.
Early life
Deborah Henry was born in Dublin, IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
but grew up in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. Her father is a Malaysian Indian and she is of Irish descent through her mother.
Henry spent her secondary school years at Sayfol International School
Sayfol International School
Sayfol International School is an international school located next to Jalan Ampang, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded in 1986 by Datuk Haji Ghullam Mohammed Sayeed, who remains the owner. The school currently follows the IGCSE syllabus....
. She particularly excelled in basketball and volleyball at school, and won a gold medal in the Kuala Lumpur International Schools athletics meet. She received a "Sportswoman of the Year" trophy from her school for her achievements.
Henry began modelling at the age of 15 and modelled in London three years later for seven months. She appeared in Malaysian rock band Estranged's music video "Itu Kamu".
Henry holds a B. Arts. degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
, in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Her focus are on human rights advocacy and sustainable development with a long term goal to eradicate poverty.
Modelling
Henry started modelling at 15, as a catwalk and print model in Kuala Lumpur. She moved to LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
in 2003, where she walked for designers such as Ungaro
Ungaro
Ungaro is a family name and may refer to:* Emanuel Ungaro , a French fashion designer* Gaetano Ungaro , an Italian professional football player* Joseph M...
, YSL
YSL
YSL may mean* Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd* Yves Saint Laurent * Yves Saint Laurent * St. Leonard Airport, St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada* A brand of cigarette sold by Japan Tobacco* Yamaha's model code for trombones...
and Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
. She took a hiatus from modelling in 2004 to further her studies in Brisbane. She returned to Malaysia in 2007 and participated in Miss Malaysia World 2007.
Henry is the Face of MIFA (Malaysia International Fashion Alliance) 2011.
Miss World 2007
Henry won Miss Malaysia World 2007 and represented her country in Miss World 2007Miss World 2007
Miss World 2007, the 57th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 1, 2007. It was hosted by Fernando Allende and Angela Chow. Zhang Zilin of the People's Republic of China won the crown and succeeded Miss World 2006, Taťána Kuchařová...
. She is notable for having been selected in the top 16, the highest placement a Malaysian woman has achieved since Lina Teoh
Lina Teoh
Lina Teoh won the Miss Malaysia World 1998/1999 pageant and represented Malaysia in the Miss World 1998 contest in Mahe Island, Seychelles where she finished third, behind winner Linor Abargil of Israel and runner up Véronique Caloc of France...
in 1998.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011
Henry, who stands 1.75 metre, competed in her country's national beauty pageant Miss Universe Malaysia, held on January 27, 2011 in Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, where she became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2011
Miss Universe 2011
Miss Universe 2011, the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico crowned her successor, Leila Lopes of Angola, at the end of this event...
.
Miss Universe 2011
As the official representative of Malaysia to the 2011 Miss UniverseMiss Universe 2011
Miss Universe 2011, the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico crowned her successor, Leila Lopes of Angola, at the end of this event...
pageant, broadcast live from São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
on September 12, 2011. Although she was a heavy favourite by pageants' blogs and websites, she was not placed in the Top 16 by the judges.
TV Hosting
Henry is also one of the three hosts for Bella, a magazine style talk show with Daphne IkingDaphne Iking
Dahlia Daphne Eleanor Mozes Iking is a Malaysian television personality, an emcee and an occasional actress. She is known for NTV7 program The Breakfast Show and TV3 reality game show Explorace.-Television and Other Ventures:...
and Elaine Daly.
Acting
Henry was one of the cast for The Malay Chronicles: BloodlinesThe Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines
The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines is a 2011 Malaysian epic action film loosely based on the 16th century document Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa. Released in Malaysia under the Malaysian language title Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, the film is directed, co-written, and co-produced by Yusry Abdul Halim...
, a Malaysian film released in 10 March 2011.
Humanitarian work
Henry co-founded Fugee School http://www.fugeeschool.com, a non-profit charity organisation that provides basic education to close to 90 Somalian refugee children. Henry also is a World Vision’s Childs’ rights Advocate. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. She also speaks for the Harper's BazaarHarper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
The Pink Project PSA 2010. Henry also became the ambassador for Yes, I Can Campaign, an educational, awareness & advocacy campaign for the prevention of unplanned & unwanted pregnancy in Malaysia.