Kingston’s Toni-Ann Singh to represent Jamaica at Miss World 2019 in London

Toni-Ann Singh, 23, will represent Jamaica at Miss World 2019. Originally from Morant, Saint Thomas, Jamaica, she is the 58th woman to represent the country in the oldest running international beauty pageant created by the late Eric Morley in the United Kingdom in 1951.

Currently, Singh is based in Kingston, Jamaica. The city is home to the Bob Marley Museum, the Devon House, the Emancipation Park, the Hope Botanical Gardens and Zoo, the Jamnesia Surf Club and the Rockfort Mineral Bath.

Miss World Jamaica 2019

On September 21, 2019, Singh won Miss World Jamaica 2019, besting 15 other candidates. She was crowned by Miss World Jamaica 2018 Kadijah Robinson, who finished third runner-up and crowned Miss World Caribbean 2018 at Miss World 2018 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China on December 8, 2018.

Aside from winning the Miss World Jamaica 2019 title, Singh also won the talent challenge, which was one of the fast track events. She received the Best Personality and Most Photogenic awards, as well.

“My family came and they were very supportive,” Buzz Caribbean quoted Singh as saying. “The support that they gave was so comforting.”

Runner-up to Singh was Roshelle McKinley, 25, while Alanna Wanliss, 23, was second runner-up. Brianna Knight, 25, Soyini Philips, 23, and Kadijah McIntosh, 25, finished in the Top 6.

The swimwear competition was removed from Miss World Jamaica 2019, which was a Crown of Beauty production. The judges were Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare, Miss Jamaica World 2017 Solange Sinclair, Mister Jamaica 1995 Richard Nevers,  journalist Janet Silvera, retailer Sophia Max Brown; designer Bill Edwards, designer and businesswoman Keneea Linton-George and actor and singer D Burnz.

Singer Dimario McDowell and comedian and actor Christopher “Johnny” Daley performed during the event. Miss Universe Jamaica 2019 Iana Tickle Garcia, 19, of Montego Bay, Jamaica graced the event as well.

Singh is a Florida State University student who wants to become a medical doctor. She is into singing, dancing and reading.

On December 14, 2019, Singh will compete against 110 other candidates from around the world for the Miss World 2019 title at the ExCeL London in London, England, U.K. The successor of Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce, 27, of Mexico will be the 69th woman to hold the title.