A Pakistani model, Roma Michael, has created a big stir after walking the ramp in a bikini at Miss Grand International 2024.
The model’s confident appearance was first shared in a video by Roma Michael on Instagram, quickly catching the attention of many. While some praised her for breaking barriers and showing courage, other reacted negatively, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural belief about women’s attire in the country.
However, the backlash was, however, strong, and much of it sounded cruel and was very respectful, which made Roma Michael to hide the video from her Instagram account.
The incident has started a bigger conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan, where old beliefs often conflict with new ideas. Many people believe that the model’s participation in an international event is a step forward in accepting different ways for women to express themselves.
For those who don’t know who Roma Michael is:
Roma Michael belongs to a Christian family from Lahore and holds a Bachelor’s degree in BTech from the University of South Asia.
On August 22 this year, Roma Michael crowned herself as Miss Grand Pakistan in Karachi.
Roma has represented Pakistan on international stages, such as at the Cannes Fashion Week and the Dubai Fashion Show.
Michael built a career as a professional model and actress, collaborating well known with fashion designers, including HSY, Maria B, and Khaadi.
She has starred in dramas such as Tu Zindagi Hai and Pyari Nimmo.
She has also worked with brands such as Gul Ahmad, Sana Safinaz, Bareeze and L’Oréal Paris.
On her Instagram, Roma has over 77,5K followers and 540 posts.
Here are some puictures from her instagram account:
