Izabella Pok, 21, from Kuala Lumpur clinched the fourth runner-up spot in Miss Summer World 2024 pageant held in Albania on May 18, 2024.
The 170 cm (5’ 7”) tall beauty won the fifth position at the global pageant after battling it out with contestants from 40 countries.
She also took home the Miss Popularity subsidiary title.
The 8th edition of Miss Summer World 2024 competition concluded with the victory of Italy. The first, second, third and fourth runner-up titles were awarded to Estonia, Cuba, Georgio and Malaysia respectively.
Right after her win, Izabella set another achievement for the country when she became the Malaysian model to walk the runway at Monopole Fashion Show Cannes 2024 during the Monopole Fashion for Film Show 2024 held in Cannes, French Riviera, France on May 21, 2024.
The prestigious and glamorous event showcased the latest collections by top global fashion and accessory designers.
Last year, Izabella won Miss World Noble Queen Malaysia 2023 and represented Malaysia at the Miss World Noble Queen 2023 pageant where she clinched two subsidiary titles – Miss Congeniality and Best National Costume.
An administrator at a beauty company, Izabella is a shining example of determination and passion in achieving success in any endeavor.
“Honestly, placing in the Top 5 was beyond my wildest dreams. It was such a surreal and exciting moment. It feels fantastic!
“The experience was exhilarating and a great confidence booster for me. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to participate in such a prestigious event,” said Izabella.
The 21-year-old believed her confidence and unique sense of style helped her stand out at the competition.
“I tried to bring my own personality and flair to every aspect of the competition.”
Izabella said her biggest challenge during the competition was staying confident and composed during stressful situations.
“I felt a lot of pressure which can be nerve-wracking being on stage in front of so many people, but I tried to focus on showcasing my personality and style. I did my best and had fun and when I came fifth, I was ecstatic.”
“I have learnt from my Miss Summer World lessons about the importance of staying true to myself and embracing my uniqueness. It’s all about confidence and being authentic in everything you do.”
On her future plan after this success, Izabella said, “I am excited about what comes next and I see myself continuing to pursue my passion for fashion and maybe even exploring opportunities in the modeling industry. It’s inspiring to think about all the doors that could open up after such an amazing experience.”
Miss World Noble Queen Pageant founder and president Jan Sit, who successfully led her beauty Izabella participating in the global Miss Summer World 2024 competition, spoke of her intention to find more talented girls for future competitions.
“This year, the first batch of participants from Malaysia and Hong Kong participated together in this grand international competition with top models from around the world.
“I hope to continue my effort next year, and I will lead more outstanding talents from Asia who have the potential and satisfy the conditions to represent their countries in competitions in EU countries.
“We will continue to cultivate more women who have the opportunity to represent their beautiful countries abroad. We not only can shine on the international platform but also embrace cultural diversity through understanding different cultures and promoting cultural exchange.”
