Michelle McLean
Michelle McLean (born 31 July 1972) is a Namibian actress, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1992 in Thailand. McLean was 19 years old when she was crowned Miss Universe, and became the first Namibian woman to win the title. McLean had been crowned Miss Namibia 1991 before Miss Universe, and also placed as the fourth runner-up at Miss World 1991.
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[edit]- I am an example of a woman who was destined to be just a beauty, queen, but through Sam Nujoma’s guidance I was able to contribute to the upliftment of underserved communities and education for children throughout Namibia since 1992.
- Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen; by Rinelda Mouton retrieved,20 February 2025
- When we brought the Miss Universe pageant to Namibia in 1995 as the host country, we were able to raise tourism interest and investment in Namibia, which hugely boosted the economy.
- Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen; by Rinelda Mouton retrieved,20 February 2025
- We were able to do through a very generous donation by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt when they had baby Shiloh in Namibia in 2005. Nujoma also opened the Michelle McLean Primary School at Otjimuise in Windhoek in 2000, with the help of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, supporting over 1 300 pupils every year.
- Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen; by Rinelda Mouton retrieved,20 February 2025
- This project encouraged hundreds of students to attend schools in these remote areas.
- Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean says Nujoma motivated her to be more than a beauty queen; by Rinelda Mouton retrieved,20 February 2025
