Kudla Teen Diya Ravi Kumar Wins 4 Titles at Intl Pre-Teen of the Year 2018 in Thailand
Mangaluru: She Went, She Saw, She Conquered the II nd Runner-Up in the Asia Pacific Princess 2018 and Three Sub-Titles as -“Best Evening Wear”; Best Talent: and “Best Overall” in among all the Categories from Kids to Teen. Mangaloreans should be proud 13 years old, young and talented, attractive, and aspiring to become a fashion designer and model one day, Diya Ravi Kumar who represented India at the International Pre-Teen of the Year/Asia Pacific Prince and Princess 2018 pageant held in Bangkok-Thailand on 6 July 2018. Diya Ravi Kumar is a 9th Std student at Yenepoya School-Mangaluru and daughter of Ravi Kumar and Vani Kumar.
At the INTERNATIONAL MISS PRE TEEN 2018, being the First one in Pattaya, Diya won a sub title “BEST EVENING WEAR”, the dress designed by Jeevan Gatty of Designer Mantra-Mangaluru; and in the Second pageant at Bangkok “ASIA PACIFIC PRINCESS 2018”-She won two subtitles-“Best Talent”; and “Best Talent Overall”. And also 2nd runner up Asia Pacific Princess 2018.
The pageant, commenced from June 27 2018 which aimed to promote cultural exchange and friendship with a compassionate heart among young kids while giving them a platform to exhibit their talent internationally. The Grand Finale was held on 6 July 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. She was assisted by City’s Fashion Agency “Fashion ABCD” to go for the competition in Bangkok and Pattaya. Diya’s extensive preparation was by experts like Supermodel South Asia Ms Josita Anola, Mind therapy by Paulose; and advanced Neuro Linguistic Therapy(NLP) and confidence building and grooming sessions by Ms Divya Dsouza of Uplifting Lives, Mangaluru.
Speaking to Team Mangalorean on her achievements for the FIRST time in her life in Fashion, Diya Kumar said, ” I am overwhelmed by the Titles I got at this International Pageant, which is my first time experience. It was a tough contest between all other contestants from different countries, but I faced the gauntlet with determination and faced the competition which comprised of different rounds like Talent Round, National Costume Round, Swimsuit Round, Funky Round and many others, before I got selected for the grand finale on July 6. I came out in flying colors because I was groomed by experts, and also since I took mind therapy session and counseling in order to take part in this Intl pageant, including my height, communication skills, and also unleashing my hidden talents. I feel proud that I accomplished in my dream by bringing home these Titles to make my parents, my school and Mangaluru proud”.
Diya Kumar’s passion is fashion designing and her ultimate goal is to wear her designs and promote her creations the world over at fashion events. The Yenepoya school has supported immensely by assuring us that they will help her to make up whatever portions she has missed in school and have always encouraged Diya in every way. This pageant being her first experience at an international level, Diya’s first love remains modeling and fashion designing, and Diya who was all excited and not scared to walk the ramp in front of the large audience, the audience eyed her moves and performance. Even though this teen Kudla beauty has not been a prominent face on the ramp until now, this international pageant was a stepping stone, which made her dreams come true.
Diya’s beautiful complexion which commanded admiration and her magnanimous presence at the ramp did overshadow all others contestants during the Contest, to make her win all these Titles at the 2018 International Pre-Teen Princess. Her blessed looks and potential were her biggest assets, plus her knack of being passionately different from other contestants lead her to be one of the Best in this pageant. After being selected as International Pre-Teen Miss Karnataka 2018, and after hectic auditions in Mumbai, she got qualified for this International Pre-Teen of the Year / Asia Pacific Prince & Princess 2018 {12-15 years category}.
Congratulations to Diya Ravi Kumar from Team Mangalorean for all Her achievements in this International Pre-Teen of the Year/Asia Pacific Prince and Princess 2018 pageant to be held in Bangkok-Thailand. You Go Girl!
