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Atong Demach is a Beauty queen from South Sudan.

Early Life
Atong is from Jonglei state, Bor but was born in Upper Nile state, Malakal and moved to Khartoum when she was six months old. She is the daughter of the late Ajak Demach who was a respected leader and government official, he also worked as Minister, Speaker of Assembly, chairperson of South Sudan referendum committe Jonglei State (during South Sudan referendum which later led to South Sudan independence in 2011) politicial adviser and Chairperson of constitutional laws review of Jonglei state untill his death in 2013.

In her early years she went to private schools including Al Nwabig private high school in Khartoum then went to a college of translation were she majored in English and Arabic at Juba university.

It was always a dream of Atong to be part of a beauty pageant but that was all it was since South Sudan was not an independent nation until 2011. She knew pretty early on that being a beauty queen was more than just being called the most beautiful girl and wearing the crown, it was bigger than that. It is about using that title to put light on and address important issues that affect her community and her nation at large.

Miss Malaika Pageant
Her first competition was in 2009 for a local beauty pageant comptition called Miss Malaika that started in 2005 when Sudan and South Sudan Hero and freedom fighter Dr John Grange signed peace agreement. She was still a student at the university and was advised then by family and friends to take part in it. She won the competition and became the most respected and favorite Miss Malakia of all time.

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Miss Earth 2010 Pageant
In 2010 active Atong was sent by the Ministry of culture youth and sport to Miss Earth pageant held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010. Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. Nicole Faria of India was crowned as the New Winner. Atong represented South Sudan in the pageant but went unplaced although she was one if the favorite to place.

Although South Sudan wasn’t yet a full fledged nation then, it was a unique experience for South Sudan and Atong herself.

Miss World South Sudan 2011 Pageant
After Independence from Sudan, South Sudan got the license to send its representative to the Miss World Pageant. Atong was once again advised by family and friends to take part of the competition and have chance to become the first woman to repersent South Sudan at Miss World. She join and won the first edition of Miss World South Sudan pageant.

Miss World 2012 Pageant
Atong recived her visa to London very late and she could not take part in the Miss World 2011 pageant which was held in London.

The finals of Miss World 2012 beauty pageant was held in the northeastern Chinese mining city of Ordos, Inner Mongolia, located on the edge of the Gobi desert.

True to pre-event predictions, China’s Wenxia YU, was crowned Miss World 2012 at a thrilling ceremony held on the weekend. She took over from Miss World 2011 Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela.The finals of Miss World 2012 beauty pageant was held in the northeastern Chinese mining city of Ordos, Inner Mongolia, located on the edge of the Gobi desert.

2012 year marked the 62nd edition, and saw some 116 countries taking part, including the newly independent African nation South Sudan.

Represented at the world stage this year by the ever gorgeous and stunning Atong Demach, South Sudan managed to create history by winning the coveted Miss World Africa title, also known as the “African Continental Queen of Beauty”, on their first ever shot at the world title.

Demach,born on 16th June, 1988, also won the “Miss World Top Model” ( making her first black and African to ever win the tittle) title, a feat that contributed to her gradual progression into the list of top finalists.

At the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium venue, Atong mesmerized the wide array of global audience seated, as well as million others who watched through a syndicated worldwide broadcast, with her class-act stage craft, alluring and striking poses, and stunning looks.

After making it into the list of Top 15 countries, which also included contestants from Kenya, Indonesia, Netherlands, USA, Philippines, Spain, Brazil, England, Wales, China, Jamaica, Australia, Mexico, and India, Demach subsequently made it into the Top 7.

The Top 7 also included contestants from Jamaica, India, Australia, Brazil, China PR and Wales. Demach cruised into the finals of what was a night of pure fun for her, with cheeky ease, placing a respectable fourth position, and bringing the world’s attention to the country she represents.