Tatum Keshwar
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Tatum Keshwar is a South Africa
n fashion model of Indian origin who was crowned Miss South Africa 2008
on 15 December 2008.
Keshwar was one of the top ten finalists of Miss Universe 2009
, finishing in 7th place. She also went on to represent South Africa
in Miss World 2009
, becoming second runner-up and Miss World Africa.
.
Keshwar attended Mowat Park Girls High and has a psychology
degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal
, and her hobbies and interests include yoga
, modelling, reading and going to the gym and the most disgraceful thing she’s ever done is parasailing
and abseiling
.
in Nassau
, Bahamas where she made the finals and placed 7th overall.
held on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Out of seven delegates who competed at both Miss Universe 2009 and Miss World 2009, only Tatum and Miss France Chloé Mortaud
made the finals in both pageants.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n fashion model of Indian origin who was crowned Miss South Africa 2008
Miss South Africa 2008
Miss South Africa 2008 was held on December 15, 2008 in Sun City, South Africa. The winner will represent South Africa at Miss Universe 2009 and Miss World 2009. 12 contestants competed for crown.-Results:-Contestants:-External links:*...
on 15 December 2008.
Keshwar was one of the top ten finalists of Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. It was the first time back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by outgoing titleholder Dayana...
, finishing in 7th place. She also went on to represent South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
in Miss World 2009
Miss World 2009
Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World pageant, was held on December 12, 2009 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. 112 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant's history...
, becoming second runner-up and Miss World Africa.
Early life
Prior to winning Miss South Africa she was a finalist on the third period of the reality modeling contest Revlon Supermodel, which was aired from November to December 2007 on SABC 3SABC 3
SABC3 is a commercial South African Broadcasting Corporation television channel that carries programming in English and, as of April 2009, Afrikaans....
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Keshwar attended Mowat Park Girls High and has a psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
The University of KwaZulu-Natal or UKZN is a university with five campuses all located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.-History:-University of...
, and her hobbies and interests include yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
, modelling, reading and going to the gym and the most disgraceful thing she’s ever done is parasailing
Parasailing
Parasailing, also known as parascending, or "parakiting" is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known as a parasail wing...
and abseiling
Abseiling
Abseiling , rappelling in American English, is the controlled descent down a rock face using a rope; climbers use this technique when a cliff or slope is too steep and/or dangerous to descend without protection.- Slang terms :...
.
Miss Universe 2009
Keshwar represented her country in Miss Universe 2009Miss Universe 2009
Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. It was the first time back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by outgoing titleholder Dayana...
in Nassau
Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 248,948 , 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas...
, Bahamas where she made the finals and placed 7th overall.
Miss World 2009
Keshwar placed among the top 12 at the Miss World Top Model fast-track event and became one of the Top 3 finalists during Miss World 2009Miss World 2009
Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World pageant, was held on December 12, 2009 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. 112 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant's history...
held on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Out of seven delegates who competed at both Miss Universe 2009 and Miss World 2009, only Tatum and Miss France Chloé Mortaud
Chloé Mortaud
Chloé Mortaud is a French beauty pageant contestant who won Miss France 2009. She represented the Albigeois-Midi-Pyrénées, a southwest region of France, and became the first winner of the Miss France beauty pageant to have dual citizenship, French and American...
made the finals in both pageants.