Strela Thounaojam Luwang is an Indian television anchor, model, film actress, social activist, singer, author and the second runner-up Miss India 2023. She won the titles of Miss India Manipur 2023 and Miss Manipur 2017. Apart from this, she was also one of the finalists of Miss Diva North East 2016-17.
Wiki/Biography
Strela Thounaojam Luwang aka Thounaojam Strela Luwang was born on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in Manipur, India (22 years old; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She is a native of Uripak town, Imphal city, Manipur. She studied at Little Rose High School, Imphal and graduated in International Business from Manipal University, Jaipur. While at school, she suffered from anxiety attacks and epilepsy and was forced to leave school for several years. Her father took her to Chennai for treatment. She successfully overcame her mental health issues by taking dance and yoga classes.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 50kg
Hair color: dark brown
Eye color: dark brown
Body measurements (approximately): 34-26-34
family
She comes from Thounaojam family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Thounaojam Ratan Luwangcha, a famous photographer. Her mother’s name is Ashalata Chingsubam.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang’s mother Ashalata Chingsubam
Stella was her parents’ sixth child among eight siblings. She has a very close relationship with her father, who helped her overcome epilepsy and anxiety at an early age.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang and her family
One of her sisters is Antara Thounaojam, a bionic cosmetic dentist.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang and her sister Antara Luwang
husband and children
She is unmarried.
Profession
modeling
She entered the modeling world after becoming a model for Eicher Motors. She also modeled at one of the Garnier Fashion Weeks. She has modeled for various brands like Reliance Trends, ORRA Jewelery, Colorbar Cosmetics, Miren and many more.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang in Orra Jewelry Advertisement
beauty pageant
She is the winner of the title “Miss Manipur 2017”. In 2016, she also tried to run for the title of Miss Manipur, but her application was rejected as she did not meet the requirements of Miss Manipur to pass at least the matriculation exam.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang crowned Miss Manipur 2017
She was one of the finalists of Miss Diva North East 2016-17 and won the title of Miss Rampwalk. She auditioned for Miss India twice but failed both times. However, in 2023, she won the second runner-up position in the Miss India competition.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang won the 2nd runner-up of Femina Miss India 2023
Apart from this, she has also won two subtitles: Colorbar Miss Glamorous Look and Trends Miss Style Icon in the Top 30 Miss India Beauty Pageant 2023.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang in “Colorbar Miss Glamorous Look”, Femina Miss India 2023
film chronology
She was a part of the film Who Said Boys Can’t Make Up, directed by Priyakanta Laishram. The film is the first film about gender equality and makeup in the Northeast released in 2018.
television
She has worked as an anchor for Impact TV.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang hosts Impact TV Manipur Sangay Festival 2018
She also appeared in Impact TV Imphal’s “Khangminasi Manipur” show in February 2023.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang on Kominasi Manipur, Impact TV (2023)
social activism
A social activist who suffered from epilepsy and anxiety at a young age, she often spoke about creating mental health awareness and a child-friendly education system. She said in an interview,
Anyone can suffer some mental breakdown or problems but what we see on the face is very deceiving so when someone speaks don’t push them away saying they are lying and pretending to get attention . In the future, as a child who has experienced school bullying, I must say that bullying does not only come from classmates and colleagues; It can also come from teachers; after I had an anxiety attack, it could be traced to the way I was treated in class. Therefore, my ultimate goal or plan for the future is to encourage child-friendly education without any gender identity discrimination. “
She is a supporter of Ketto India, an Asian charity crowdfunding platform, and Children Help Foundation.
Other jobs
She has been invited to judge and train contestants in several beauty pageants.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang plays the role of Miss Manipur 2022 judge
Favorites
- Influential figure: The late Diana, Princess of Wales
- Quote: “If God sees that our plans might destroy us, He will destroy them and save us in due time.”
Facts/Trivia
- She loves music and enjoys playing guitar, kalimba and ukulele.
- During her schooling, she suffered from depression after being scolded by her teacher. As a result, she suffered from anxiety and epilepsy at an early age. She was homeschooled for more than two years, and during that time she was alone and without friends. Her father took her to Chennai for treatment and she even took dance and yoga classes to overcome this mental health issue. In Class 5, she was admitted to another school with a better environment.
- She is extremely happy that Miss India 2023 is being held in her home state of Manipur. According to her, this will provide many opportunities to the people of Manipur to explore the world of modeling and inspire them to become Miss India one day.
- According to Stella, one of the proudest moments of her life was when she was able to help a cancer patient who was suffering from seizures due to anxiety. She did it all successfully with the expertise she gained from paramedic first aid courses.
- According to her, empathy, compassion and deep thinking define her character. Every woman should possess leadership skills, empathy and confidence in life.
- One of the craziest rumors she heard about herself was that she was the screenwriter of one of Manipur’s best films.
- She is a great singer and writer. At the age of ten, while battling depression, she learned the art of writing.
- She said in an interview that she faced a lot of financial problems while preparing and participating in the Miss India 2023 beauty pageant. Unlike other contestants, she didn’t have enough money to buy expensive clothes and had to collect second-hand clothes for the event.
- She is an environmentalist and is often seen planting trees on different occasions.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang Tree Planting
- She is a self-defense practitioner and has been a member of several mixed martial arts teams.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang and the MMA team
- She is an animal lover and has three pet cats: Tofu, Yuki and Mini Tofu.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang and her cat
- In 2019, she appeared on K-Talks on the YouTube KIHOM channel and shared her various life experiences.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang on K Talks, KIHOM channel (2019)
- She enjoyed pottery and horseback riding.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang is making pottery
- She received blessings from Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh before competing in Miss India 2023
Strela Thounaojam Luwang seeks the blessings of N Biren Singh
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Strela Thounaojam Luwang’s Instagram Story
- At age 10, while battling depression, she found solace in learning the “art of writing.”
- In an interview, she shared her passion for writing and ceramic design, and often sought out several institutions that offered ceramic design courses.
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