Who is UmaSofia Srivastava as Miss Teen USA 2023 resigned, biography, age, height, parents and Instagram
UmaSofia Srivastava, the reigning Miss Teen USA 2023, resigned from her title just two days after Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt also stepped down, have a look at her parents and family
Srivastava announced her decision on Instagram, citing a misalignment between her values and the pageant organization’s direction.
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At 17, Srivastava made history in September 2023 as the first Mexican-Indian American to be crowned Miss Teen USA. However, she disclosed that the choice to relinquish her crown came after months of inner turmoil.
Who is UmaSofia Srivastava as Miss Teen USA 2023 resigned, biography, age, height, parents, father and Instagram
In her Instagram post, Srivastava stated, “After careful thought, I have chosen to resign because my personal values no longer align with the organization’s path.”
“Though it’s not how I expected my reign to end, I’m eager to continue advocating for education and acceptance, begin applying to colleges, and share new projects on ‘That’s Fan Behavior’ with my loyal followers,” she continued.
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished her crown on Wednesday, just two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigned. pic.twitter.com/UrL1VGd9fT
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) May 9, 2024
Miss Teen USA Release Statement
The Miss Teen USA organization accepted her resignation and announced that a new titleholder would be selected soon.
“We respect and support UmaSofia’s choice to step down. Our titleholders’ well-being is our priority. We’re reviewing our transition plans and will soon crown the new Miss Teen USA,” the organization said in an Instagram statement.
The reasons behind Srivastava’s resignation remain unclear, but her departure has sparked speculation about the organization’s internal environment, with reports indicating that she faced a toxic work culture.
About UmaSofia Srivastava
UmaSofia Srivastava had a remarkable journey leading to her Miss Teen USA crown. She first became Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2023 and was the first New Jersey representative to win the national title.
Age Range: 17 · Height: 5’6″ / 168cm · Weight: 105lbs / 48kg ·
Born: 2007 (age 17 years), Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States
Her parents are Barbara Srivastava and Sanjay Srivastava.
Her success as a first-generation Mexican-Indian American inspired many. Following in the footsteps of Faron Medhi, the 2022 winner of Indian descent, Srivastava became a trailblazer in the beauty pageant world.
Beyond her pageant success, Srivastava is an aspiring UN ambassador, actively working with the Lotus Petal Foundation to support underprivileged children in India with education, nutrition, and healthcare.
She authored “The White Jaguar,” a book available in English, Spanish, Hindi, and French, all languages she speaks fluently. Through her blog, “That’s Fan Behavior,” she shares her experiences as a woman of color and discusses current events.
A skilled pianist, she also donates 1,000 books to inner-city children in New Jersey through the Bridge of Books Foundation.
In her school life, Srivastava is a member of the National Honor Society, co-founder of a diversity and inclusion campaign, and an active participant in Mock Trials and Model UN.
She has more than 13,000 followers on Instagram which goes by the name@umasofias, where she connects with her audience and offers insights into her life and passions. Srivastava plans to start her college application process soon.
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