Jessia Islam

Jessia Islam (জেসিয়া ইসলাম) is a Bangladeshi beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Bangladesh 2017 and represented Bangladesh at Miss World 2017 where she placed in the top 40.

Career
Islam began her career in modelling at the age of 16.

Pageantry
Islam competed at Miss Bangladesh 2017. She was first runner-up, but became Miss Bangladesh after the original titleholder, Jannatul Nayeem Avril was discovered to have been previously married. Islam went on to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2017 competition. At Miss World, Islam won group six of the head-to-head challenge, which placed her in the top 40. She was also the runner-up for the People's Choice Award.

Modeling
Islam has modelled for brands including, Yellow (Beximco), PREALI, Cats Eye, Raw Nation, Oppo, Infinix Mobile, and Nippon Paint. She also participated in the Tresemme Bangladesh Fashion Week.

Acting
In 2022, Islam made her film debut in MR9: Do or Die, and has also appeared in other films, such as Dorod.

Social activity
Islam is actively involved in social work and has collaborated with various NGOs, including Poriborton Kori.

Filmography

 * MR9: Do or Die (2022)
 * Dorod

Awards

 * Bangladesh Model Star Award at the Asia Model Festival