Mangaluru: Gwynne Shiboni DSouza – hailing from Mangalore, won the 2nd runner up of Mrs. UAE international 2024 in the gold category and won the sub-title of Mrs. Best personality 2024.
The event was organised in Dubai downtown on April 21, 2024.
A total of 18 participants including Gwayne were shortlisted as finalist in both gold and platinum category out of 1000 + entries. Event included several rounds such as talent round and presentation round on the topic individual social responsibility followed by Q&A. Evening rounds included ramp walk in 3 different attires i.e., traditional and gown round - followed by Q&A.
In the talent round Gwynne performed a fusion dance - of Bollywood and belly dance. For the presentation round she presented on the topic of individual social responsibility in sustainable clothing.
Prior to the event there was 2.5 days of intensive training/ grooming session organized by being Muskaan which included - fitness session, makeup, photography, self-defence, choreography, meditation, health & nutrition session, etiquette training etc.
Event was graced by Sheikha Fatima Bint Hasher Bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum along the presence of Royal Dignitaries and well-known personalities in Dubai industry, Her Excellency Laila Rahhal, Romain Gerardin – Fresse and many more.
Gwynne Dsouza has been in the UAE since 2017 did her master’s - MBA in business operations and supply chain management from Middlesex university, Dubai. Currently working as a procurement professional in the automotive sector.
Passionate about dance - started off with Bharatanatyam in her school days, followed by Ballroom dance.
She did her schooling from St. Gerosa Girls High School, Jeppu and college St. Agnes college, Bendur.