Measurements 36(34C)-26-37 Name Yityish Aynaw Height 1.83 m | Eye color Brown | |
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Full Name Yityish "Titi" Aynaw | ||
Similar Tahounia Rubel, Oren Hazan, Mor Maman (beauty queen) | ||
Yityish titi aynaw israel s queen of beauty 2013
Yityish "Titi" Aynaw (born 23 June 1991) is an Ethiopian-born Israeli model who won the title of Miss Israel in 2013. She is the first Ethiopian-born Jew to win the contest. Aynaw is also the first black Miss Israel winner.
Contents
- Yityish titi aynaw israel s queen of beauty 2013
- LChayim Yityish Titi Aynaw
- Early life and education
- Miss Israel 2013
- Miss Universe 2013
- Survivor Honduras
- Personal life
- References
L'Chayim: Yityish Titi Aynaw
Early life and education
Aynaw was born in the village of Chahawit in Ethiopia's Gondar Province. Growing up in Gondar Province, she led a "poor" but "often happy" childhood. Her father died a year or two after her birth and her mother died when she was 10 years old, leaving her an orphan. With her brother Yellek Aynaw, she moved to Israel to live with her grandparents when she was twelve. The family lived in Netanya, Israel. Initially, she struggled to assimilate, having to learn a different language and adapt to a new culture. However, she soon "threw herself at it," learning Hebrew and later serving in Israel's military. In high school, Aynaw served as student body president, participated in track and field, and entered a national student film competition, winning first place.
After graduating high school from Kfar HaNoar HaDati (Kfar Hassidim Youth Village), Aynaw served as a lieutenant in the Military Police Corps of the Israel Defense Forces and afterwards worked in a clothing store.
Miss Israel 2013
Aynaw's friend registered her for the Miss Israel competition. She had never modelled before. In February, she won and received significant publicity in both national and international press. Iris Cohen, the director of the competition, explained that "[Aynaw] stands on the stage and you cannot ignore her." Aynaw's win was characterized by some members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community as being positive for Ethiopian-born Israelis.
On March 2013, Aynaw was invited by the US President Barack Obama and the White House administration to attend a gala with Shimon Peres and Obama as he appreciated Israel crowning a black woman as Miss Israel and Aynaw having Obama as her "role model". According to CNN's report "African Voices," Aynaw represented Israel in Miss Universe 2013. She was later named by The Jerusalem Post as 39th most influential Jew for that year.
Miss Universe 2013
Aynaw represented Israel at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant on November 9, 2013 in Moscow. Although considered a favorite, she failed to place in the semifinals.
Survivor: Honduras
Aynaw competed in the 7th season of the Israeli edition of Survivor (titled Survivor: Honduras). She placed 2nd.
Personal life
Aynaw stated in a CNN article that she wanted to work in the fashion industry, be a role model for her community, and have a "big family" and "give my kids the experience I never had." She is currently working on establishing a community arts education center in Netanya which would serve at-risk youth.
Aynaw resides in Netanya, Israel.