Zozibini Tunzi
Zozibini Tunzi (born 18 September 1993), also known as Zozi Tunzi, is a South African model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2019. Tunzi had previously been crowned Miss South Africa 2019. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black woman since Angolan Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011.She was born on a village in Mthatha called Gxididi, located near the Tsolo town. Zozi is a wonderful mother to an intelligent girl called Yolatha Mfisi.
Quotes
[edit]- I'm happy to see people shaking the tables. I'm happy to see people being fearless and finally knowing that their voices mean something and that they stand for something.
- I knew that to live a fulfilling life I had to live a purposeful life; a life of service.
- I am inspired by the likes of Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and those of their calibre. They understood fully what it means to be selfless and to stand for something.
- “The crowning moment was a complete out-of-body experience.”
- “It was a struggle for me at first because it is summer back home and we don't get these extreme temperatures.”
- “Being surrounded by my culture, and my people is something that I will always miss the most.”
- “Speaking to Trevor was one of my favourite interviews.”
- “This win hasn't just been about me; I share it with South Africans.”
- “It is such an honour and it is such a privilege to be in this position.”
- “I was a contestant on stage just a year ago and was in awe of the women on the judging panel.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “I am mostly looking for someone with raw authenticity and sincerity about who they are.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “I am not looking for perfection or moral purity.
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “The final night is for them to be proud, to celebrate their achievement and to have fun.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “When things will get really hard, I want you to remember why you started.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “Live in the moment and enjoy it fully because time passes by so quickly.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “We are merely facilitators in someone’s journey.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “You have to make me believe your plan.”
- REIGNING MISS UNIVERSE ZOZIBINI TUNZI RETURNS HOME TO JUDGE MISS SOUTH AFRICA 2020 PAGEANT misssa.co.za (Oct 15, 2020)
- “That positive impact was truly incredible.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “Cheslie and I really bonded.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “My family has been fantastic, I’m so blessed because they are all healthy and safe.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “If I cared about every nasty comment, I wouldn’t survive.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “As strong as I am, I think that emotionally and mentally, there are days when I feel that I’m only human.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “I’ve come to fall in love with music all over again.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “Humanitarian work is also close to my heart.”
- Zozi Tunzi hopes to pursue music after handing over her Miss Universe crown sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za (December 13, 2020)
- “Continue being creative.”
- Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi Chats with AMAKA Studio about Her Journey So Far & Plans for Festive Season bellanaija.com (December 26, 2021)
- “Do not give up on it, do not let it go.”
- Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi Chats with AMAKA Studio about Her Journey So Far & Plans for Festive Season bellanaija.com (December 26, 2021)
- “There’s no future in creativity, which is wrong because that’s exactly where the future is.”
- Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi Chats with AMAKA Studio about Her Journey So Far & Plans for Festive Season bellanaija.com (December 26, 2021)
- “There is such a thing as failing forward.”
- Failing the first mine, doesn't mean it’s not for you’ - Zozibini Tunzi ewn.co.za (April26,2024)
- “Going through the failures and seeing that there is another side of failure taught me a lot.”
- Failing the first mine, doesn't mean it’s not for you’ - Zozibini Tunzi ewn.co.za (April26,2024)
- “It is heartbreaking when you do not give yourself the grace to fail.”
- Failing the first mine, doesn't mean it’s not for you’ - Zozibini Tunzi ewn.co.za (April26,2024)
- “Winning Miss Universe… is the beginning of building generational wealth for my family.”
- 'Winning Miss Universe was the beginning of building wealth for my family' ewn.co.za (15 February ,2024)
- “Now, when I think about money, I think about the future.”
- 'Winning Miss Universe was the beginning of building wealth for my family' ewn.co.za (15 February ,2024)
- “Money is not the most important thing.”
- 'Winning Miss Universe was the beginning of building wealth for my family' ewn.co.za (15 February ,2024)
