The severe online backlash prompted Pakistani model and actress Roma Michael to delete her posts featuring walking the ramp of the Miss Grand International 2024 event.
Despite removing the video from her account, the video continued to make waves on social media. The actress posted a video walking the ramp in extremely revealing attire. The video caught the attention soon after she posted it on her Instagram account.
Many comments slammed her for transgressing the cultural and moral standards. Roma Michael belongs to a Christian family from Lahore and holds a Bachelor’s degree in BTech from the University of South Asia. On August 22 this year, Roma Michael crowned herself as Miss Grand Pakistan in Karachi.
The actress started her career with the Internship at Faces Pakistan in 2013. She later tried modeling after encouragement from a friend. She has worked with various famous designers in Pakistan including HSY, Nida Azwer, and Mohsin Naveed Ranjha. She also participated in major fashion events in Pakistan such as the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) and Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) from 2016 to 2019.
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She has also represented Pakistan at international events as well including Cannes Fashion Week and the Dubai Fashion Show.
Some praised her while others condemned her look and attire at the event. “Pakistan has always been a place of beautiful people and the model Roma Michael shows off her beautiful curvy body at the Miss World Grand Show. Beating all the stereotypes of Pakistan she is here to rule without hijab,” wrote one account on X.
“Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s Model participated at Miss World Grand Show without hijab, video has gone viral,” wrote another user on X. “Pakistani Model Roma Michael participated at Miss World Grand Show. This shows her boldness & craziest attitude,” said an X user while appreciating her participation in the event.