Jane Teoh

Jane Teoh (born 1997) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018.[3] She represented her country at the global Miss Universe 2018.

Jane Teoh
Born
Teoh Jun Jane

(1997-07-26) 26 July 1997
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia[1]
Alma materPenang Chinese Girls' High School
OccupationModel • Student
Years active2016–present
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
TitleFace of Beauty Malaysia 2016
Miss Universe Malaysia 2018
Beauty pageant titleholder
Agency
  • Andrew Models (Kuala Lumpur)
Hair colourDark brown
Eye colourBlack
Major
competition(s)		Face of Beauty Malaysia 2016
(Winner)
Face of Beauty International 2016
(Top 10)
Miss Universe Malaysia 2018
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2018
(Unplaced)

Personal life

Teoh Jun Jane was born and raised in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.[1] She was a prefect in Penang Chinese Girls' High School. After competing in the Miss Universe 2018, she plans to complete her degree in Accounting at HELP University.[4]

Pageantry

Face of Beauty Malaysia 2016

Teoh’s first appearance in the pageantry world came when she joined Face of Beauty Malaysia 2016 which was held in Penang. She was crowned the winner, earning the right to represent the country at the Face of Beauty International 2016.[5]

Face of Beauty International 2016

Teoh represented Malaysia at the 5th edition of Face of Beauty International held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She was placed in the Top 10.[6]

Miss Universe Malaysia 2018

In 2018, Teoh competed at the Miss Universe Malaysia 2018, where she was eventually crowned as winner by the outgoing titleholder, Samantha Katie James.[7] By winning the crown, Teoh gained the right to represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2018.

Miss Universe 2018

Teoh represented Malaysia at global Miss Universe 2018 held in Bangkok, Thailand, but not managed to place in the top 20 semifinalists.[8]

Modelling career

2018-present

Teoh is a fashion model and has walked for fashion shows such as the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur, Penang Fashion Week 2018, and Sakura Collection 2018 in Japan. [9][10][11] In 2019, Teoh was featured in a promotional campaign called "Heritage at the Heart" by Singaporean luxury jade jeweller, Choo Yilin.[12]

Advocacy

After winning Miss Universe Malaysia in January 2018, Teoh was cyberbullied by people who poked fun at her features. Inspired by her experience, Teoh launched an awareness campaign against cyberbullying called "#DareToShout" in conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2018.[13] Teoh conducted a series of talks in selected schools in her home state, Penang to champion the cause.[13]

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References
  1. Jason Lim (12 April 2018). "Crowning achievement". The Sun Daily. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  2. "Miss Universe Malaysia 2018 - TOP 18". www.missuniversemalaysia.com.my.
  3. AUDREY VIJIAINDREN (18 February 2018). "'I have what it takes to bring back crown'". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  4. "What 2018 meant to me and my hopes for 2019". The Sun Daily. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  5. "Pageant winners to represent Malaysia overseas | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  6. Expert, The Pageant Crown (October 8, 2016). "The Pageant Crown Ranking: Face of Beauty International 2016".
  7. "Student Jane Teoh crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2018 | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my.
  8. Annie May (17 December 2018). "Nur Sajat Wants To Take Over Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation". Hype.my. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  9. THERESA BELLE (25 May 2018). "3 distinct Asian designers whose style stole our attention at Mercedes-Benz KL Fashion Week". firstclasse.com.my. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  10. "In & Out Japan Special Edition Holi-Yay At Westin Rusutsu Hokkaido". Hurr.tv. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  11. Jeremey Tan (18 April 2018). "Bold and beautiful new looks by Asian designers thrill crowd". The Star Online. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  12. Aznim Ruhana Md Yusup (14 June 2019). "Modern jade jewellery for all". New Straits Times. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  13. Eric Quah (15 October 2018). "Beauty queen takes on cyberbullying". The Star Online. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Vienna Goh Yun Tyn		 Face of Beauty Malaysia
2016		 Succeeded by
Ollemadthee Kunasagaran
Preceded by
Samantha Katie James		 Miss Universe Malaysia
2018		 Succeeded by
Shweta Sekhon
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