Quick Facts
Biography
Momoko Abe (阿部桃子, Abe Momoko, born 17 September 1994), is a Japanese actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2017 and will represent Japan in Miss Universe 2017.
Life and Career
Momoko was born in Chiba Prefecture in Japan. Her mother is a professional golf player. Her father is the television reporter Yuji Abe. Since childhood she learned how to play golf, piano, swimming and ballet. She speaks English and Japanese fluently, and studies Philosophy at the Sacred Heart School in Tokyo.
Pageantary
Miss Universe Japan 2017
On 4 July 2017, Abe was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2017. Abe ended up being crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder Sari Nakazawa.
Miss Universe 2017
Abe will represent Japan at Miss Universe 2017 where Iris Mittenaere of France will crown her successor at the end of the event.