You know how people say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? That may be true, and some people might find beauty where others find none, but when it comes to women, there are a few beauties who turn every head and make every jaw drop. No matter who you ask, these women are universally considered a balm to the eyes.
Ghana – Kate Menson
Once known as the ‘Gold Coast’, the Republic of Ghana is known for the gold and chocolate that it provides to the rest of the world, and is a tourist destination that is now growing in popularity as an exotic location. Kate Menson is the most well-known model to hail from the country, and was named the face of Africa in 2008. She has since had an international presence and can be spotted at fashion shows, product launches and on magazine spreads.
India – Tamannaah Bhatia
India always brings to mind vivid colours, scents and sounds. It evokes pictures of dancing people, humid forests, hot deserts and crowded marketplaces that are a delight to the senses. Their women have the same exotic quality of dusky skin, limpid eyes and dark tresses. Actor, model and brand ambassador Tamannaah Bhatia brings all these qualities to life and is a perfect representation of Indian beauty.
Sweden – Petra Silander
Nothing represents the calm splendour of Sweden’s lovely natural landscape as well as blue skies and blue lakes. Except maybe the blue of Petra Silander’s eyes. It is no wonder that the blonde-haired, blue-eyed DJ, actor, and model was considered the perfect representation of Sweden and its beauty. Petra has been on the scene since she was merely 15, winning competitions and campaigns that have put her on the map.
Mongolia – Haku
A land-locked country with rough terrains and landscapes that once forced its people to wander from place to place in order to eke out a living from the hostile land, is probably best known as being the birthplace and empire founded by Genghis Khan, the famous conqueror. Although the country is sparsely populated, it is home to some of the most beautiful women in this part of the world, one of which is Haku. She is an actor and model, whose sultry eyes and lips have inspired many an anime character.
Israel – Gal Gadot
Although officially a country for less than a century, Israel has been a source of conflict almost since the very day of its inception. Israeli women and their beauty, however, have been legendary since historic times, and even now, the women in their army have become viral sensations for their delicate yet tough features. Most popular among these beauties has been Gal Gadot, who has been on the modelling scene for quite a while, but shot to popular fame when she played Wonder Woman. In Wonder Woman, she perfectly displayed the very quality of fierce beauty that has made Israeli women famous all over the world.
Mexican/Filipino – Jasmine Villegas
Mixed race women who combine the best features of two different kinds of people have always been considered breathtaking, simply because they are so rare and exotic. This is exactly what makes pop singer Jasmine Villegas so uniquely lovely. Her combined genetic heritage gives her the large eyes and thick hair typically associated with Mexicans, as well as the delicate jawline of someone from the Far East. Of course, it also helps that she is an incredibly talented singer.
Malaysia – Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor
Although a tiny island, Malaysia is a melting pot of many languages, cultures and races. With a myriad of different kinds of beauty to choose from, it is interesting to note that the most beautiful woman from here is a multifaceted wonder. Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor, popularly known as Lofa, is not just an actor and commercial model, but also a television presenter and a successful entrepreneur.
France – Laëtizia Penmellen
Hailing from the Land of Love (and also wine and cheese and all things good), Laëtizia is a French model and pageant titleholder who discovered modelling by accident. When she was 19, someone signed her up for the Miss France pageant, and having reached all the way up to the finals and finishing as second runner-up, this inspired her to continue competing and win more titles, while advocating for prevention of climate change and other environmental issues.
Bhutan – Jetsun Pema
A tiny mountainous country in South Asia, Bhutan is in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas and is breathtaking for its ice covered rugged landscape. Known mostly as the home to many Buddhist monasteries, Bhutan is also one of the few countries in the world that is a monarchy and still has a royal family. It is therefore no wonder that the people here named Jetsun Pema, the ‘Dragon Queen’, and wife of their king, as the most beautiful woman in the world. The king himself said that she is beautiful inside and out when he chose her as his lifelong companion.
Australian Aboriginal – Samantha Harris
Although the aboriginals were the original inhabitants of Australia, their number in the country has been greatly diminished over the years. Most of them have now become part of civilization and have started taking up careers that are part of the modern world. That is how Australian model Samantha Harris broke onto the scene at the very young age of 11 when she won the ‘Girlfriend Covergirl’ competition and was featured in Glamour soon after.
Denmark – Nina Agdal
Hailing from the land of the Vikings, model Nina Agdal was discovered while sauntering along on the streets of Copenhagen, her hometown. She entered competitions with no prior modelling experience, but was such a natural, that she soon signed on with an agency and was featured on numerous international magazine covers. No matter where she is, or what she does, she always encourages people to visit her home country and experience the joys that it has to offer.
Norway – Emilie Marie Nereng
Popularly known as ‘Voe’, Emilie Nereng is a blogger and musician who gained popularity all over the world even though she writes in Norwegian. Not only was her blog the most read in Norway within a year of its conception, but it was also featured onvarious other platforms, like Reddit and other online communities. The multitalented Voe has also given lectures, tried her hand at modelling, and released a hit single.
Ghana – Philomena Kwao
Known for her infectious smile and unique look, Philomena Kwao was born in London to Ghanaian parents. She has a background in economics and international hotel management studies, which has led her to various interests as an ambassador for women with Women International. Although she started out as a model for a plus-sized retailer, other brands have also signed her on to more realistically represent their clientele. She also has many philanthropic interests and has focused on the need for diversity in the beauty industry.
China – Liu Yifei
A Chinese-American actress, singer and model, Crystal Liu is popularly known as the ‘Fairy Sister’ for her sweet and delicate image and ethereal beauty. Although she spent part of her childhood and most of her teen years in New York, she returned to China to launch a career in acting, which propelled her to fame. She was raised solely by her mother and was supported by her when she initially went into television acting before gaining fame as a movie star. She began modelling at a young age and has also been trained in singing, dancing and playing the piano.
Ivory Coast – Nina Keita
Originally from Ivory Coast, Nina Keita now lives and works in New York City where she is a regular fixture in New York fashion shows and her face has been featured many times on the billboards at Times Square. Discovered when she was just a young student in France, she is known for holding on to her West African values even though it would have been easy to succumb to the superficiality that was expected from her profession. Although she loved the discoveries that come with travel, she still misses her traditional family and her homeland.
Western Sahara – Aziza Brahim
Born in a Sahrawi refugee camp in Algeria to a mother who was fleeing the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara, Aziza Brahim has been shaped by the severe conditions of the desert camps. This is where she discovered music as a natural language to express herself in, bringing comfort to herself and to others around her. She has since performed in many parts of the world with her group and has composed the soundtrack for as well as acted in several Spanish movies.
Cuba – Melissa Fumero
Although American, Melissa Fumero was born to Cuban parents in the US. She is a famous television actress and is known for her long-running roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and One Life to Live, apart from many minor roles on other television shows as well as some movies. She has also directed a few episodes of each show, further cementing her place in show business. She has been nominated for numerous awards and her work has been critically acclaimed.
Venezuela – Scarlet Ortiz
Known for its scenic landscapes, Venezuela is also known to be home to numerous Latina beauties, one of whom iis Scarlet Ortiz, an actress known for acting in Spanish television. Although she started her career in her native country, she eventually acted in shows from all over the world before returning to Venezuela. She started acting as a child on a children’s show, and has never looked back since and is still going strong.
Bolivia – Claudia Tavel
Although Bolivia itself is a little known country from South America, Claudia Tavel has managed to put her country on the map. She is a model and pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Bolivia in 2013 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2014 competition. She has since been a part of many other ventures and has had an international presence in the modelling world.
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