Monica Kezia
Monica Kezia | |
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| Alma mater | Diponegoro University |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Indonesia 2024 |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Black |
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Monica Kezia Sembiring is a model and Indonesian beauty pageant titleholder who crowned as Miss Indonesia 2024.[1][2] She represented Indonesia at Miss World 2025 in India and finished among Top 40 quarter-finalist.[3][4]
Early life and Education
Monica Kezia Sembiring was born on January 5, 2002, in Bandung, and raised in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province. She is the eldest of two children, born to Rezeki Sembiring Kembaren, a father from Kutambaru, Langkat Regency, and Debora Munthe, a mother from Kabanjahe, Karo Regency.[5][6]
In 2019, Monica completed her high school education at SMA Negeri 1 Medan in Medan.[7] She then continued her higher education studies in Chemical Engineering at Diponegoro University in Semarang Regency, Central Java, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Engineering (S.T.) degree and cum laude honors.[5][8]
Pageantry
Miss Indonesia 2024
After winning the title of Miss North Sumatra 2024, Monica represented the province of North Sumatra in the national beauty pageant, Miss Indonesia 2024, held at RCTI+ Studios in Jakarta on May 29, 2024.[9] On the coronation night, Monica made it to the finals and was ultimately crowned the winner of Miss Indonesia 2024.[1][2] She was crowned by her predecessors, Audrey Vanessa Susilo from North Sulawesi and Krystyna Pyszková, Miss World 2024 from the Czech Republic. With this victory, Monica became the first woman from North Sumatra to win the Miss Indonesia title since the pageant's inception.[5][6][7]
Miss World 2025
As the winner of Miss Indonesia 2024, Monica is entitled to represent Indonesia in the international beauty pageant, Miss World 2025. The pageant will be held on May 31, 2025, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[10][11]
In the pre-final events, Monica managed to win the Miss Talent fast track for musical talent performance―making her a direct entry into the Top 40.[12][13] On the coronation night, she was not announced as having made it to the next round of cuts, before the contest was won by Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand.[14][15]
At the end of the event, Monica was also announced as the winner of the prestigious Beauty with a Purpose award for her project "Pipeline for Lifeline".[4][16] This project focuses on providing clean water, sanitation, and plumbing systems to underprivileged communities in Indonesia. The project was recognized for its positive impact on the Ciseke community in Padarincang, Serang, Banten, where it was implemented. The project involved building a clean water system using pipes from the Cirahab spring. This initiative goes beyond providing water; it also aims to restore health, dignity, and hope to the community.[4][17]
References
- 1 2 "FOTO: Monica Kezia Sembiring Raih Mahkota Miss Indonesia 2024". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 30 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- 1 2 Aura, Judith (1 June 2024). Avissa Harness (ed.). "Sosok Monica Kezia Sembiring, Miss Indonesia 2024 dari Sumatra Utara". Kumparan. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ↑ "Monica Kezia Sembiring Siap Mewakili Indonesia di Ajang 72nd Miss World 2025 di India". Liputan6. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 Arismunandar, Regina Olivia (2 July 2025). "Masuk Top 40, Monica Kezia Sembiring Menangkan Beauty With A Purpose di Ajang Miss World 2025!". HighEnd. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- 1 2 3 Simanjorang, Septrina Ayu (30 May 2024). "SOSOK Monica Sembiring Juara Miss Indonesia 2024, Ibunya Br Munthe, Banker Lulusan UNDIP". Tribun Medan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- 1 2 Diosi, Miya (30 May 2024). "Profil Monica Sembiring, Sosok Pemenang Miss Indonesia Tahun 2024". radarlebong.disway.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- 1 2 Irawati, Zikra Mulia (30 May 2024). "Profil Monica Sembiring, Juara Miss Indonesia 2024". POPBELA (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Prima, Berkat (30 May 2024). "7 Potret Menawan Pemenang Miss Indonesia 2024 Monica Kezia". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Rifai (30 May 2024). "38 Potret Finalis Miss Indonesia 2024 dalam Gaun Malam". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Mohammed, Syed (19 February 2025). "Telangana to host Miss World Pageant-2025 from May 4". The Hindu.
- ↑ Gosh, Anaya (6 May 2025). "Countdown to Miss World 2025 begins as delegates reach Hyderabad". The Tatva.
- ↑ "Monica Kezia Sembiring Raih Beauty With A Purpose di 72nd Miss World Festival". Progresif Jaya (in Indonesian). 2 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Salsabila, Putrika Annaya (23 May 2025). "Harumkan Nama Bangsa, Monica Kezia Sembiring Menangkan Kompetisi Miss World Talent!". HighEnd Magazine. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ "Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand is Miss World 2025!". GMA News Online. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ "Thailand's Opal Suchata crowned Miss World 2025". India Today. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ↑ Tionardus, Melvina; Maharani, Dian (1 June 2025). "Monica Kezia Menang Beauty With A Purpose di Miss World 2025". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ↑ Wardhani, Ravie (27 May 2025). "Monica Kezia, Miss World Indonesia Menangkan Gelar Beauty With A Purpose Wilayah Asia dan Oceania". iNews. Retrieved 30 June 2025.