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Miss Universe Bahrain Jess Deyani tells Filipino bullies: 'I have nothing but love for all you'

Published Dec 10, 2021 02:17 pm

Miss Universe Bahrain 2021 Jess Deyani

Despite being bullied by Filipino fans, Miss Universe Bahrain Jess Deyani said she has nothing but love for them.

"I have nothing but love for all of you," said Jess on Instagram.

Pageant fans, some of them Filipinos, made negative comments on her post after uploaded a photo with some candidates for Miss Universe Competition.

Some fans criticized her looks in the photo, saying she looks tired and haggard. The beauty queen even posted the negative remarks of the fans on her social media account.

Jess said that she wasn't prepared when the picture was taken. Other fans sent Jess inspirational messages, telling her to ignore the pageant bullies.

Her full post on Instagram:

"I see so many bullies from these pictures. I am here to have a representation for all women regardless of the shape, size, religion or color. For the people who spread hate on social media - I have nothing but love for all of you. I hope that you find peace in your heart as me and my co-sisters unite to break the world's stereotypes of beauty.

"On a positive note - I wanna thank everyone who said inspirational things and for the kind messages! Love you, kabayans!

"Love,

Your Miss Universe Bahrain

Manar 'Jess' Deyani"

"PS. I’m not yet ready when this photo was taken.

This is the first time that Bahrain is taking part in the 70-year history of the Miss Universe pageant.

The 2021 Miss Universe Competition will be held in Eilat, Israel on Dec. 12 (Dec. 13 Manila time).

According to her bio in the Miss Universe website, Jess was born and raised in Riffa, Bahrain. She moved to Dubai as a teenager when she was 18-years-old, and is now 25. She is the eldest of four of siblings. She is currently on her last semester of her degree in fashion design at the American University in the Emirates.

Jess wants to raise awareness on issues like mental health, equality and inclusivity by using her platform to inspire many people to be more comfortable in their own skin and to show that beauty standards are here to be changed. Nowadays, people have a concept of what a beauty queen is, but she is here on the international stage as the first Bahraini representative to show that "we are a generation that breaks stereotype."

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Fun facts

"I am on my last semester of a fashion design degree; however, I first took interior design classes. My heart feels more interested in styling, fashion and design, so I after two years in interior design, I shifted to fashion design and pursue my dream.

"I am one of the first batch of Sephora Middle East Ambassadors. I've met a lot of inspiring people and I really love to showcase my skills in my chosen platform to reach a huge number of people.

"I am very much passionate about helping people in need. I am one semester away from finishing my degree and I cannot wait to make my own brand, show every one my style and to help the environment by using eco-friendly materials which are sustainable. My brand should not just help people on their fashion, it should also help those in need because I want to give a percentage of what I will earn to support charity groups."

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