Jessica Lane
Jessica Lane | |
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 Lane in 2024 | |
| Born | 5 October 2002 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Jessica Lane (born 5 October 2002), is an Australian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Earth 2024 on November 9, 2024, in the Philippines. Her victory marked the first time Australia won the Miss Earth pageant, making her country the sixth to achieve titles in each of the Big Four beauty pageants.[1][2]
Life and career
Lane was born in Melbourne, Victoria. She is currently attending the University of the Sunshine Coast, located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, where she is pursuing a double major in Journalism and Creative Writing (with Publishing).[3][4][5]
According to her profile on the Miss Earth website, Lane is of Irish descent. She cites scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef at age 16, pursuing an Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate, and her volunteerism efforts as key experiences.[6]
Pageantry
Miss World Australia 2023
In 2023, Lane was one of the thirty-two finalists of Miss World Australia pageant.[7]
Miss Earth Australia 2024
Lane competed against ten other contestants and won the title of Miss Earth Australia 2024. The pageant was held in Sydney, New South Wales, on 11 August 2024. She also received the following awards: StarCentral’s Choice, Best in Swimwear, Best in Social Media, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Earth Charity.[8]
Miss Earth 2024
Lane represented Australia at the 24th edition of Miss Earth, where she won the title.[1] She was crowned by the outgoing Miss Earth 2023 Drita Ziri of Albania.[1] Seventy-six (76) contestants competed for the title.[9] The pageant was held at Okada Manila, in Metro Manila, Philippines on 9 November 2024.
During the press presentation, she also received the special award, Darling of the Press (Asia and Oceania).[10]
Lane is the first Australian to win the Miss Earth title, following three Miss Earth - Air (second place) finishes by her predecessors: Sheridan Mortlock in 2022, Nina Robertson in 2017, and Dayanna Grageda in 2015.[2] This victory also marks the country's first crown in any major international pageant in 20 years, since Jennifer Hawkins won Miss Universe in 2004.[4]
Media and environmental activism
Since being crowned Miss Earth 2024, Jessica Lane has actively engaged in environmental activism and social outreach programs. She has participated in a series of tree-planting initiatives, beach clean-ups, and school visits to educate young people about sustainability and climate change. Lane also works alongside various organizations to promote sustainable practices within local communities and international platforms.[4]
Lane's advocacy focuses on the global need for waste reduction, plastic pollution prevention, and fast fashion awareness. As part of her mission, she has partnered with various brands and environmental organizations to promote conscious consumerism and eco-friendly fashion alternatives.[11]
Jessica Lane has also participated in numerous media engagements highlighting her environmental initiatives, including interviews, television appearances, and online platforms. Her media presence is vital to her advocacy, enabling her to reach a global audience and inspire others to take action to protect the planet.[12]
References
- ^ a b c Cuadra, Addie (10 November 2024). "Jessica Lane becomes first Australian to win Miss Earth 2024". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ a b Bolledo, Jairo (10 November 2024). "New powerhouse: Australia is latest country to win all 'Big 4' pageants". Rappler. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Reid, Kelsey (7 August 2024). "Miss Earth Australia entrant aiming to inspire environmental change". Sunshine Coast News. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Byrne, Fiona (23 November 2024). "Aussie climate warrior wins global Miss Earth beauty pageant". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (10 November 2024). "TRANSCRIPT: Miss Earth 2024 Top 4 Q&A segment". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Miss Earth 2024 – Jessica Lane". Miss Earth. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Miss World Australia 2023: Meet all the finalists in this year's pageant". Gold Coast Bulletin. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Miss Earth Australia 2024: And the Winner Is…". Star Central Magazine. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Adina, Armin (5 November 2024). "Miss Earth 2024 wraps up prelims with judging for intelligence". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Adina, Armin (8 November 2024). "No big leader in Miss Earth 2024 medal tally". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Beauty queen's mission to save the world from fast fashion". Sunshine Coast Daily. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Marchese, Dave (17 January 2025). "Meet Jessica Lane: Australia's new pageant queen". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
Miss Australia winners in the Big Four beauty pageants | ||
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Miss Earth 2024 national titleholders | |
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