Jessica Kahawaty

Biography

Jessica Michelle Kahawaty, born on 12 September 1988 in Sydney, New South Wales, is a Lebanese Australian beauty pageant titleholder and media personality. She gained prominence after winning Miss World Australia in 2012 and placing as the second runner-up in the Miss World competition held in China that same year. Kahawaty began her pageantry career by winning Miss Lebanon Australia in 2007 and subsequently Miss Lebanon World in 2008. She represented Lebanon at the Miss International 2008 pageant, reaching the Top 12. In addition to her pageant achievements, she has worked as a presenter for Yahoo Maktoob's entertainment shows. Kahawaty holds a combined degree in Bachelor of Laws and Business with a major in Finance. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is involved in community service, organizing charity events to support various causes in Australia and Lebanon. She is currently single and resides in Australia.