Biography
Who is Jessia Islam?
Early life and career beginnings
Jessia Islam grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she was born on November 12, 1999. She began working in the modelling industry when she was sixteen years old. During the early stages of her career, she built a strong portfolio through various fashion and commercial projects.
As a young model, she worked with multiple prominent brands based in Bangladesh. Her early commercial work included partnerships with companies such as Yellow from Beximco, PREALI, Cats Eye, and Raw Nation. These early collaborations established her presence in the local fashion and retail market.
Pageantry and competition success
Jessia entered the public spotlight by participating in Miss Bangladesh 2017. She finished the event as the first runner-up before stepping into the primary title role after the original winner was found to have been previously married. This transition allowed her to represent Bangladesh on the global stage at the Miss World 2017 competition.
During the international event, she succeeded in group six of the head-to-head challenge, which advanced her into the top forty contestants. She also finished as the runner-up for the People's Choice Award. In later years, she continued competing in international pageants, participating in Miss Charm 2023, Miss Grand International 2024, and Miss International 2025, where she won the Best in Evening Gown title.
Acting and further projects
In addition to her work in fashion and pageantry, Jessia expanded her career into acting. She made her feature film debut in 2022 by appearing in MR9: Do or Die. Following her debut, she also took on roles in other cinematic productions, including the film Dorod.
Outside of commercial entertainment, Jessia engages in social work and community activities. She has collaborated with various non-governmental organizations, including an organization named Poriborton Kori. Her recognition in the industry also includes receiving the Bangladesh Model Star Award at the Asia Model Festival.
Birthday and age
Jessia Islam was born on November 12, 1999, which makes Jessia 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jessia shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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