Zozibini Tunzi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zozibini Tunzi
Occupation	Pageant Contestant
Date Of Birth	Sep 18, 1993(1993-09-18)
Age	31
Birthplace	Tsolo
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Eastern Cape
Horoscope	Virgo

Zozibini Tunzi Biography

Zozibini Tunzi is one of the most popular and richest Pageant Contestant who was born on September 18, 1993 in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She is the third woman from South Africa to be crowned Miss Universe. She was Miss South Africa 2019.

Catriona Grey won Miss Universe in the previous year.

Tunzi was born in Tsolo, Eastern Cape to parents Philiswa Nodapu and Lungisa Tunzi, and raised in the nearby village of Sidwadweni. Tunzi is one of four sisters. She later moved to Cape Town, settling in the Gardens suburb in order to attend Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She graduated with a National Diploma in public relations management in 2018. In 2017, Tunzi was working as a model and living in East London, Eastern Cape.

Tunzi arrived in Atlanta, Georgia for Miss Universe 2019 in November 2019. She competed in the preliminaries on 6 December, and competed in the finals on 8 December at Tyler Perry Studios. During the competition, Tunzi advanced to the top twenty as the first semifinalist for the Africa/Asia-Pacific continental region. She then advanced to the top ten, then the top five, and ultimately the final three. By the end of the event, Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 by outgoing titleholder Catriona Gray of the Philippines, besting first runner-up Madison Anderson of Puerto Rico and second runner-up Sofía Aragón of Mexico. Tunzi’s win is South Africa’s third Miss Universe crown; she is the first black woman to win the Miss Universe title since Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011, and the first to do so with afro-textured hair. During the final round, the top three were each asked the same question: “What is the most important thing we should teach young girls today?” To which Tunzi replied:

She was born in Tsolo in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Her parents, Philiswa Nadapu (her parents) raised her in Sidwadweni. She is one of three siblings.

Zozibini Tunzi Net Worth

Zozibini Tunzi is one of the richest Pageant Contestant from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zozibini Tunzi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She attended Cape Peninsula University of Technology to earn a bachelor’s in image management and public relations in 2018. She was already a model in 2017.

After hearing from Oprah winfrey she admitted that she almost fainted. More than 2.7 million Instagram followers have been added to her account.

Zozibini Tunzi (born 18 September 1993) is a South African model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2019. Tunzi had previously been crowned Miss South Africa 2019. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black woman since Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Zozibini Tunzi height 5 ft 10 in Zozibini weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Zozibini Tunzi Dating?

According to our records, Zozibini Tunzi is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Zozibini Tunzi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Zozibini Ranked on the list of most popular Pageant Contestant. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Zozibini Tunzi celebrates birthday on September 18 of every year.

How much money did Zozibini win?

Following her win, Tunzi received prizes including R1 million , a new car, and a fully furnished apartment in the Sandton neighbourhood of Johannesburg, which is valued at R5 million, for her to use throughout her reign. The achievement allowed Tunzi to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe 2019 competition.

Who is the longest Miss Universe?

f) Leila Lopes of Angola enjoyed the longest reign period of 464 days (12th September 2011 – 18th December 2012). g) Excluding the year of dethronement, the shortest completed reign as Miss Universe is that of Iris Mittenaere of France for 300 days (30th January 2017 to 25th November 2017).

What does Zozibini Tunzi do for a living?

Zozibini Tunzi (born September 18, 1993) is a South African model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2019.

Where is zozibini now?

Johannesburg – Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi is back home. The beauty queen, who was based in America for almost two years of her reign, has confirmed that she will be based in Joburg , for now, with many exciting projects in the pipeline that will be revealed in due course.

What is Miss SA salary?

Miss South Africa 2021 top 10 finalists. Miss South Africa 2021 will receive a prize package worth more than R4 million. The winner will receive R1 million in cash, the use of a fully-furnished apartment at Central Square Sandton and the use of a Mercedes Benz C-Class Sedan for the year of her reign.