Olivia Yace is an Ivory Coast model who is Miss World Africa 2021. She also holds the titles of Miss World 2021 2nd Runner-up, Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021, Miss World Top Model 2021, and Miss Yamoussoukro 2021.
Wiki/Biography
Olivia Yace was born on Thursday, January 8, 1998 (age 24 years; in 2022) in United States.
Childhood photos of Olivia Yace
He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration and marketing management at Widener University of Pennsylvania, USA in 2020. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in luxury brand management and event planning.
Olivia Yace’s graduation photo
Physical appearance
Height : 5′ 11″
Weight (approx): 50 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (approx): 34-26-34
Olivia Yace in a pink dress
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Jean-Marc Yacé, is the mayor of the commune of Cocody in the city of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. His mother, Yolande Yace, is a business manager. He has 2 younger sisters.
Olivia Yace with her mother
Olivia Yace’s family
Caste/Ethnicity
He belongs to the ethnic group Alladjan from Jacqueville (father’s side) and Baoulé from Kpakobo (Tiassalé) (mother’s side).
Autograph
Olivia Yace’s signature
Career
Olivia has been interested in fashion since childhood. She started modeling when she was 13 years old. In 2015, she won the title of Best Female Top Model in Fashion’s Top 10. In an interview, he said,
For me, modeling is more than a fashion show. It’s the confidence you display, the courage you show as you move forward to overcome the challenges you face and the many eyes staring at you like lightning on a T!”
On May 8, 2021, she won the regional crown of Miss Region of Bélier in the capital Yamoussoukro. She then headed to the country’s top podium, where she was declared the winner of Miss World Côte d’Ivoire 2021 with 17.25% of the combined jury and public votes on September 4, 2021.
Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2021, Olivia Yace (center)
Later, she represented Côte d’Ivoire at the Miss World 2021 pageant and became the second runner-up. In the finals of Miss World 2021, she was asked,
What have you learned from the COVID outbreak?”
He replied,
I have learned from the COVID pandemic that we can always try harder to be better, to improve life.”
He added,
During the COVID pandemic, I think we all went through a lot, but I think the most important thing is to try and always try to find a solution because I believe, in life, it’s not about falling but every time you fall, to be able to get back up.”
Miss World 2021 Second Runner-up, Olivia Yace (right)
Favourite
- Song: Cahaya Kecilku Ini
Facts/Trivia
- Olivia has been working as an event coordinator since 2016.
- In an interview, Olivia spoke about her inspiration and said,
I grew up inspired by strong legendary women like Queen Abla Pokou, whose heroic story had a profound impact on me.”
- Olivia is the only African model, who managed to reach the top 6 of Miss World 2021.
- According to Olivia, she enjoys singing, dancing, and traveling.
- In an interview, Olivia stated that if she could invite anyone to dinner, it would be Michelle Obama because she admires her as a role model.
- Olivia Yace’s motto is ‘Know who you are to know where you’re going.’
- He is fluent in 3 languages, namely French, Spanish and English.
- Olivia aims to raise awareness about Black skin and the practice of depigmentation. In an interview, he said,
I place my mandate under the seal of black empowerment. It hurts me to see young black, African girls bleaching their skin. But I don’t judge them! It’s not their fault, it’s a social problem, a fashion phenomenon that they feel obligated to follow. Because we give the impression that fair skin is more beautiful than black skin. By valuing black skin, we hope to contribute to the instillation of values as important as respect and pride in our identity while raising awareness of the dangers these women expose themselves to by using depigmentation.”
- Olivia is known for promoting her culture and values. He is often seen wearing his national costume.
Olivia Yace on the streets of Puerto Rico wearing her national costume
Categories: Biography
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