Thanuja Ananthan

Thanuja Ananthan (born 1985) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2009 and represented her country at the Miss World 2009.

Miss World Malaysia 2009

Ananthan was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2009 by the outgoing Miss World Malaysia 2008, Soo Wincci. Eighteen contestants vied for the crown.

Miss World 2009

Anathan represented Malaysia at the Miss World 2009 which was held at Johannasburg, South Africa. She competes with 120 delegates from around the world. Achievements in the Miss World 2009 : Miss world Top Model (Top 12) Being the first Miss Malaysia to be a finalist in this category. Miss World Beach Beauty (Top 40) Miss World Beauty With A purpose (Top 20) Being the first Miss Malaysia to make it into the top 20 for this category with her video of her passion & involvement in stART Foundation.