- Sonya Zia
Pageant titleholder bio
title=Miss Pakistan World 2006 (Miss Photogenic)
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birthname= Sonya Zia
eye color= Brown
hair color=BlackSonya Zia (Urdu: سونیا ضیا ) grew up in
Lahore , Punjab,Pakistan .Background
Sonya Zia grew up in
Pakistan and moved toBrampton ,Ontario ,Canada where she was able to fast-track through highschool and gain her diploma at the young age of 16. Zia is currently studying Law and Security Administration atSheridan College .Zia took part in
Miss Pakistan World in 2006 where she won Miss Photogentic. Although she lost the crown toSehr Mahmood , her win gave her the opportunity to representPakistan in the World Miss University pageant inKorea .Controversy
Often met with controversy, the Pakistani community was divided in Zia's decision to take part in an international pageant.
Muslim extremists and fundamentalists in Pakistan often voice discontentment with young Pakistani girls who choose to participate in any talent, beauty or entertainment contest.Zia sees things differently.
(Segements extracted from interview on Pakistan Christian Post) ref: http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/interdetails.php?id=63
Question: Explain the support of your family.
Zia: My family has been very encouraging. My mother has been there throughout, and I thank her. Without her (support), this would not have been possible.
Question: How was your experience in the Miss Pakistan World pageant?
Zia: My experience was a very new one. I felt as if I belonged. It was great to have met other girls from Pakistan. I made a lot of new friends.
Although some disagree with the methods of these pageants, Zia provides a reminder that there is a deeper benefit for pageants such as this. The ability to reconnect with her culture, and be a part of something that celebrates where she comes from alongside girls that she can relate to is something that is often difficult for Pakistani girls to find. The opportunity to do so locally and then celebrate their country internationally is something that many of these contestants are thrilled about.
For verification of the above or more information, please see: www.misspakistanworld.com [http://www.misspakistanworld.com]
External links
*Miss Pakistan World [http://www.misspakistanworld.com/ web site] .
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