Shree Saini is an Indian-American model. She won the title of Miss World USA in October 2021, becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to win the title. She is also a mental and emotional health activist and motivational speaker.
Wiki/Biography
Shree Saini was born on Saturday, January 6, 1996, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India (25 years old; as of 2021). Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She took non-degree courses at Harvard University in Non-Profit Management, Acting at the Yale School of Drama, Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University, and Journalism at the University of Washington.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: dark brown
Eye color: dark brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-28-34
family
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Sanjay Saini, a gas station owner in Colville, Washington. Her mother’s name is Ekta Saini. She has a younger brother named Shahrose Saini.
Shree Saini with her parents and brother
Her maternal grandmother is Vijay Luxmi, a retired school teacher. Her maternal grandfather’s name was TR Sachdeva, a farmer in Abohar, Punjab.
Shree Saini with her maternal grandparents
Profession
In 2017, Shree Saini won the Miss India USA title.
Shree Saini wins Miss India USA 2017 title
Shree Saini won the title of Miss India Global 2018 held in Fords, New Jersey.
Shree Saini crowned Miss India Global 2018
Shree Saini competed in Miss World USA 2019; however, she withdrew from the competition midway due to a heart condition. She has received several other titles in the competition, including Beauty with a Purpose, Service Award National Winner, Most Influential National Winner, Entrepreneurship Challenge National Winner, People’s Choice “National Winner, “First Runner-up in Super Model” and “First Runner-up in Talent”. In the same year, she won the title of Miss World Washington.
Shree Saini crowned Miss World Washington 2019
Shree Saini won multiple titles while competing in Miss World USA 2020. She is the Miss World USA Beauty with a Purpose National Ambassador, Most Influential National Winner, People’s Choice National Winner, Talent Audience Choice National Award, and Beauty with a Purpose. Winner’s title. Around the same year, she received the “World Peace Messenger” award from Passion Vista. On October 3, 2021, she won the title of Miss World USA. The event was held at the Miss World USA headquarters in Los Angeles, where she was crowned by Diana Hayden.
Shree Saini posing after winning Miss World USA 2021 title
Awards, Honors, Achievements
In 2021, she won the title of Miss World USA. In 2020, she won the title of Miss World USA (Ambassador of Beauty with Purpose). In 2019, she participated in the Miss World Pageant in Washington, USA. She was Miss India Worldwide from 2018 to 2019 and Miss India USA from 2017 to 2018.
Facts/Trivia
- When she was five, her parents moved to the United States from India. She started taking dance lessons at a young age.
Shree Saini’s childhood photos with her mother
- When Shree Saini was 12 years old, she suffered from a rare heart disease and doctors recorded her heartbeat at 20 beats per minute; however, a person’s normal heart rate is 70 beats per minute. Soon, she received heart treatment and had a permanent pacemaker installed in her heart. Doctors did not allow her to take dance classes because of her pacemaker. While talking to a media outlet, Shri Saini revealed that doctors advised her not to participate in sports and dance. she says,
My cardiologist at Sacred Heart saved my life. This was a huge turning point for me. I was told I couldn’t dance or play sports and it felt like my life had stopped. I thought I had to live on a machine. But I won’t let adversity stop me. “
Shree Saini dancing to Bollywood songs as a child
Shree Saini after pacemaker implantation
- When Shree Saini was 15, her mother was placed on life support. Her mother was unwell. Shri Saini suffered from severe mental illness after witnessing her mother’s pain. Since then, Shree Saini has volunteered with several non-profit and charitable organizations to help those suffering from emotional and mental illnesses.
- Shree Saini was involved in a serious car accident when she was 19 years old. Her face was severely burned and bruised. Doctors recommended that she take a year’s rest to fully recover; however, with great enthusiasm, she recovered within a month.
- Later, she began taking ballet classes and trained with the Joffrey Ballet.
Shree Saini performs ballet
- Shree Saini has written thousands of articles on mental and emotional health. Since the age of 12, she has been writing articles for several American media. Her own life lessons led her to write about motivation and awareness about mental health. UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières, Breast Cancer Foundation – Susan G Komen and many other renowned health organizations have recognized her social work. She has given motivational speeches in more than 100 cities, 30 states and 8 countries around the world. Speaking at a press conference about her social work, Shree Saini said,
I have spoken at at least 70 events. I work with nonprofits. One that is close to my heart is the work with the American Heart Association. I’m talking about heart health. “
Shree before participating in America’s Heart Health event
- Shree Saini is a public speaker. She is regularly invited by multiple public platforms and events to deliver motivational talks on depression and other mental health-related illnesses.
Shree Saini while delivering motivational speech at her college
- During the Miss World USA 2019 competition, Shree Saini’s health deteriorated and she left the competition the night before it ended.
Shree Saini rushed to hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Miss World USA 2019 competition
- Several Indian newspapers in India often report on the true story of Shree Saini and her successful life achievements.
Shree Saini’s success story was reported in many newspapers
- Shree Saini donated more than 300 homemade masks and food to U.S. soldiers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020. She posted the message along with her photo on her social media account.
Shree Saini with homemade face mask donation
- An Indian charity organization has thanked Shree Saini for donating to them to provide free food to India’s poor who lost their jobs during the 2020 pandemic lockdown.
Shree Saini donates INR 560,000 to ISKON for COVID-19 relief organization to provide free food to the poor
- Various television news channels in the United States often invite Shree Saini for exclusive interviews.
Shree Saini interviewed on news channel
- According to Shree Saini, she dreamed of becoming Miss World when she was six years old, when she attended a school function and dressed like Miss World. Shree Saini says on her official website that since the age of 15, she has been working with several charitable organizations that deal primarily with emotional and mental health issues. it reads,
This is the triumph of hard work. I have worked very hard for this moment. It is with passion and humility that I serve over 100 nonprofit organizations focused on “heart and emotional health.” Thank you Miss World Organization for planting the seed of service in me at a very young age. I was six years old when I dressed up as Miss World at a school event. “
- Shree Saini often appears on the covers of various reputed magazines and tabloids.
Shree Saini on the cover of Bollywood magazine
- Shree Saini is an animal lover. She often posts photos of her pet dog “Charlie” on her social media accounts.
Shree Saini and her pet dog
- Shree Saini said at a press conference shortly after winning the title of Miss World USA on October 3, 2021 that she had no words to express her feelings. she says,
I was happy and nervous. I can’t express (in words) how I feel. All credit goes to my parents, especially my mother, because of her support I was able to get here. Thank you Miss World USA for bestowing me with this honor. “
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