Deborah Priya Henry

Last updated

Deborah Henry
Miss Malaysia 07 Deborah Priya.jpg
Henry at Miss World 2007
Born (1985-07-21) 21 July 1985 (age 38) [1]
Dublin, Ireland [1]
Alma mater University of Queensland
Occupation(s) Model [2]
TV host
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [2]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss World Malaysia 2007
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011
AgencyThe Talent Factory
Hair colourDark Brown
Eye colourDark Brown
Major
competition(s)		 Miss World Malaysia 2007
(Winner)
Miss World 2007
(Top 15)
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2011
(Unplaced)

Deborah Priya Henry (born 21 July 1985), also known as Priya Emmanuel, [3] is a Malaysian TV host, former model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 but did not make it to the semifinalists round. [2] She was also crowned Miss Malaysia World 2007, and placed in the Top 15 at Miss World 2007. [4]

Contents

Henry left her modelling career to champion the lives of refugee children in Malaysia. [5]

Early life

Deborah Henry was born in Dublin, Ireland to a Malaysian Indian father and an Irish mother. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [6]

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. [6] Her focuses are on human rights advocacy and sustainable development with a long-term goal to eradicate poverty.

Career

Modelling

Henry started modelling at 15, as a catwalk and print model in Kuala Lumpur. She moved to London in 2003. 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. She has also appeared on the covers of Elle India , Harper's Bazaar Malaysia , Marie Claire Malaysia and many more. She has also been featured in Vogue India .

Henry is the Face of Malaysian International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) 2011.

Beauty pageants

Miss World 2007

Henry won Miss Malaysia World 2007 and represented her country in Miss World 2007. She is notable for having been selected in the Top 15, [7] the highest placement a Malaysian woman has achieved since Lina Teoh in 1998.

Miss Universe 2011

Henry, who stands 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in), competed in her country's national beauty pageant Miss Universe Malaysia, held on 27 January 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, where she became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2011, but did not place in the semifinals. [4]

TV Hosting

Henry was also one of the three hosts for Bella, a magazine style talk show with Daphne Iking and Elaine Daly. [8]

Acting

Henry was one of the cast for The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines, [9] a Malaysian film released on 10 March 2011.

Product endorsements

In March 2017, Henry released a ready-to-wear clothing line named Deborah Henry x FashionValet: Laidback Luxe. [10] In collaboration with Fashion Valet, the line features clothing intended for trendy travelers. [11]

Humanitarian work

Henry co-founded Fugee School, a non-profit charity organisation that provides basic education to Somalian refugee children. [5] To date, the school has educated more than 250 students, and currently nurturing 130 students from age four to 22. [5] Henry is also a World Vision's Childs' rights Advocate. [12] World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. She also speaks for the Harper's Bazaar The Pink Project PSA 2010. [13] Henry became the ambassador for Yes, I Can Campaign, an educational, awareness & advocacy campaign for the prevention of unplanned & unwanted pregnancy in Malaysia. [14]

In 2013, Henry was included in Forbes's list of top Asian philanthropists for her contribution in "helping the many refugees from war-torn Somalia who had found their way to Malaysia". [15]

In 2016, in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, Henry launched a personal fundraiser under World Vision Malaysia to raise money for displaced Syrian nationals seeking refuge in Lebanon. [16]

Henry became one of Malaysian AIDS Foundation Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter in 2018 joining the likes of Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Aaron Aziz, Bob Yusof, Dayang Nurfaizah, Joey G and Fahrin Ahmad to spread safe sex awareness in Malaysia. She will also be emceeing the 2018 Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award Gala Dinner alongside Fahrin Ahmad. [17]

Personal life

Henry married Malaysian entrepreneur, Dr Rajiv Bhanot, on 27 February 2017 in a ceremony held at Udaipur, India. [18] They met when Henry was sixteen years old. [18]

Related Research Articles

Miss Malaysia is a national beauty pageant in Malaysia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Erra Fazira</span> Malaysian actress and singer

Erra Fazira, is a Malaysian actress, singer, fashion model, tv host, producer and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Malaysia World 1992.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nikita Anand</span> Indian actress

Nikita Anand is an Indian actress, model, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss India Universe 2003. She represented India at Miss Universe 2003 where she was unplaced, ending India's eleven-year streak of consecutive placements in Miss Universe, from 1992 through 2002.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrea Fonseka</span> Filipino-Malaysian model and beauty pageant

AndreaFonseka is a Malaysian actress, TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2004. As an actress, she is currently working predominantly in Malaysia and Singapore.

Sherine Wong Sook Ling is a Malaysian Chinese model and beauty pageant titleholder who the winner of Miss Malaysia Universe in 1998 and represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 1998. She is currently a full pledge model in Hong Kong.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miss Universe Malaysia</span> Annual beauty pageant competition in Malaysia

The Miss Universe Malaysia is an annual national beauty pageant and an organization that selects Malaysia's representative to the annual Miss Universe contest. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify, a runner-up is sent.

Raisyyah Rania Yeap, formerly Felixia Yeap, is a Malaysian model. She was Malaysia's first and only Playboy Bunny. Since December 2013, she has sported a hijab, sparking controversy among the country's Muslim and non-Muslim communities. On 3 July 2014, she said she had converted to Islam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kimberley Leggett</span> Malaysian beauty pageant titleholder (born 1993)

Kimberley Leggett is a Malaysian-British TV host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. She represented Malaysia at Miss Universe 2012.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, the 51st edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 23 February 2017 at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Samantha James of Kuala Lumpur of was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Kiran Jassal of Selangor at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2012, the 46th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 10 November 2012 at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Subang Jaya, Selangor. Kimberley Leggett of Penang was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Deborah Priya Henry of Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant in Las Vegas, United States.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2011, the 45th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 27 January 2011 at Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Deborah Henry of Kuala Lumpur was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Nadine Ann Thomas of Selangor at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in São Paulo, Brazil.

Samantha Katie James is a Malaysian-Brazilian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2017. She represented her country in Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Josephine Tan Yee Mei is a Malaysian model and a beauty pageant titleholder. In 2016, she became the first ever Malaysian to win Supermodel International.

Jane Teoh is a Malaysian Chinese model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018. She represented her country at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant and did not make it to the semifinalists round. This was the 48th consecutive year Malaysia did not place in the Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2019, the 53rd edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 7 March 2019 at the Majestic Araneta Auditorium, Kuala Lumpur. Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Jane Teoh of Penang at the end of the event. She then represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, United States.

Shweta Sekhon, is a Malaysian Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2016 and Miss Universe Malaysia 2019. She represented Malaysia at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant in Atlanta, United States.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, the 54th edition of the Miss Universe Malaysia, was held on 5 September 2020 at Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Francisca Luhong James of Sarawak was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Shweta Sekhon of Kuala Lumpur at the end of the event. She represents Malaysia at Miss Universe 2020 pageant held in Hollywood, Florida, United States.

Saroop Roshi is a Malaysian psychologist, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2023. She became the fifth Perakian to win the title following Rosalind Kong in Miss World Malaysia 1985. She will represent her country at Miss World 2025.

References

  1. 1 2 "Around 'Suprise[sic] Birthday Party For Deborah Henry'". budley.com. 25 July 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "Deborah Priya Henry". Archived from the original on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. 1 2 "Another crown for Deborah". Malaysia Star . 28 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2 March 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 Fugee School: A place of hope for refugee children in Malaysia. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Deborah Henry crowned as New Miss Universe Malaysia 2011". missuniversemalaysia.com.my. 27 January 2011. Archived from the original on 25 February 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  7. ↑ "China wins Miss World". Malaysia Star . 2 December 2007. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2011.
  8. ↑ Boost your day with 'Bella' [ permanent dead link ]. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  9. ↑ HIKAYAT MERONG MAHAWANGSA Archived 16 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 10 April 2011.
  10. ↑ Deborah Henry and FashionValet perfected your holiday wardrobe Archived 15 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  11. ↑ Deborah Henry and FashionValet launch RTW collection for travellers Archived 24 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  12. ↑ Debbie's vision for the world. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  13. ↑ The Pink Project PSA 2010 – Deborah Priya Henry [ permanent dead link ]. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  14. ↑ "Yes, I Can Campaign advocating prevention of unplanned pregnancy". www.yesican.com.my. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.[ title missing ]
  15. ↑ 48 Heroes Of Philanthropy. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  16. ↑ Deborah Henry launches fundraiser for Syrian refugees Archived 25 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  17. ↑ Chris Mohan (12 December 2018). "Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter Deborah Henry on the importance of talking about safe sex". Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 13 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  18. 1 2 Deborah Henry ties the knot. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe Malaysia
2011		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Adeline Choo Wan Ling
 Miss Malaysia World
2007		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.