Manya Singh is an Indian model, and she was declared the First Runner-up of VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Wiki/Biography
Manya Singh aka Manya Omprakash Singh was born on Thursday, 27 September 2001 (age 21 years; in 2022) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Childhood photos of Manya Singh
He attended Lohia Inter College, Sahwa in Uttar Pradesh. He studied Bachelors in Banking & Insurance in Mumbai. He attended Thakur College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai to pursue his studies in management.
Physical appearance
Height: 5′ 7″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family & Caste
He was born in a lower middle class Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, Omprakash Singh, is a rickshaw driver, and his mother, Manorama Singh, works in a salon. He has a younger brother named Aman Singh.
Manya Singh with her parents
Manya Singh with her father and brother
Career
At the age of 14, he ran away from home and started working at Pizza Hut in Mumbai. He used to wash utensils and from that money, he continued his studies. He also worked at a call center to pay his college fees. In an Instagram post, she wrote about her struggling days, she said,
At 14, I ran away from home. I somehow manage to finish my studies during the day, be a dishwasher in the evening and work in a call center at night. I have walked for hours to get to places so that I can save on the rickshaw fare.”
She auditioned for the ‘Campus Princess’ beauty pageant more than ten times but could not make it past the first round in any of the auditions. She has worked as a model for many famous fashion shows including Times Fashion Week and Lakme Fashion Week.
Manya Singh walks the ramp in a fashion show
He has also worked in various print advertisements such as Ahilya fine silver jewels.
Manya Singh in a print advertisement
In 2020, she won the Miss India Uttar Pradesh title. She represented her state in the VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 pageant and was declared the Runner-up in the beauty pageant.
Manasa Varanasi from Telangana won the title of VLCC Femina Miss India World 2020, and Manika Sheokand from Haryana was crowned VLCC Femina Miss Grand India 2020.
Manya Singh- VLCC Femina Miss India 2020 First Runner Up
In 2022, he participated in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss 16.’ However, he was evicted from the show within a few episodes.
Bigg Boss 16 contestants
Award
- 2022: Kashi Vaishvik Gaurav Sammaan
- 2022: Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Film for Most Inspirational Woman of the Year
- 2022: Global India National Fame Award
Manya Singh’s collage received an award
Favorite Things
- Food: Daal, Roti, Aam Ka Achar, Nutella
- Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- Movie: Peaceful Warrior (2006)
- Quote: Determine your own destiny!
Facts/Trivia
- Her family and friends call her Kajal and Penguin.
- Due to his poor financial condition, he could not attend class 3 to class 8.
- In her teenage years, she started working part-time for Rs 15000. At the age of 15, she watched the Miss India Pageant on TV for the first time, after which she decided that she would win the crown and make her father one day. proud At the age of 16, he worked as a dishwasher, and in the same year, he got 80% in class 10.
- According to her interview, in 2020, she faced poverty, domestic violence, and a patriarchal culture at a very young age that was forced upon her. He further said,
I have spent many nights without food and sleep. I have spent many an afternoon walking for miles. My blood, sweat, and tears have combined into the courage to pursue my dreams. As the daughter of a rickshaw driver, I never had the chance to go to school because I had to start working at a young age. All the clothes I have are handmade. I longed for a book, but luck was not on my side. Eventually, my parents pawned whatever jewelry my mother had to ensure I paid the exam fees to get my degree. My mother has suffered a lot to support me.”
- In class 12, he won the best student award. While pursuing his studies, he studied for the UPSC exam as well.
- She likes to read books, travel, and dance in her spare time.
- Due to her poor financial condition, she was unable to attend grooming classes before participating in the Miss Uttar Pradesh pageant in 2020. She used to observe models and learn catwalks from YouTube videos.
- Manya Singh is an avid animal lover.
Manya Singh with a cat
- She has endorsed various brands on her Instagram account including Sephora and Staunch India.
- On February 28, 2021, she graced the popular Indian singing reality show Indian Idol 12 with her guest appearance on the show. She inspired the contestants of the show and also shared her journey to become the first runner-up of Miss India 2020.
- In 2022, he bought a house for his parents. In an interview, he shared that his mother thought that they would buy their own house. In an interview, he said,
My mother once believed that we would never be able to afford a house in Mumbai, and eventually, we would all have to move back to Uttar Pradesh despite working hard all our lives. But it is my dream to buy a house for my parents in their name so that they feel secure enough to call Mumbai their own city. My parents gave me a chance and worked hard so I could live a good life in the city of dreams, and so I want to do my part and give them a home. Now I can’t wait to decorate the new house and make it our sweet paradise.”
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