Amaliya Shakirova
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- Beauty pageant titleholder
- model
- singer
- television
- personality
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| Born | Amaliya Shukhratovna Shakirova Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Education | Yunusabad District Professional College Of Design |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Amaliya Shakirova (born 1995) is an Uzbekistan model, singer, advocate, ambassador, and beauty pageant titleholder best known for winning the title of Miss Grand Uzbekistan 2023. After winning the national competition, Shakirova competed at Miss Grand International 2023, becoming the first Uzbek queen to participate in the pageant.[1]
Amaliya Shakirova was born and raised in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, in a family with mixed racial and religious backgrounds. She grew up with her mother, grandmother, and grandfather. From a young age, Shakirova was passionate about performing, often standing on a chair to give performances for her family. She also engaged in tennis and professional swimming classes during her childhood. By the age of thirteen, Amaliya began traveling as a model, living independently, and graduated from the Professional College of Design.[2][3]
Personal life
Amaliya Shakirova married Filipino Carlos Alberto “Chuck” De Jesus Oreta on January 11, 2025,[4] in a ceremony held at the Nuestra Señora de Gracia Church in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, Philippines. Shakirova wore a corseted Manny Halasan bridal ball gown with a low back, complete with a large bow on the backside. Following the ceremony, the couple celebrated their union at a reception hosted by RJ Ledesma at Blackbird in Makati City. The couple's love story began in 2016 when they first met at a rooftop bar in Makati. After dating for several years, Oreta proposed in March 2024, and the engagement was publicly announced in May 2024. Their wedding, marked by a black-and-white city chic theme, symbolized their enduring love and the resilience of their relationship. Shakirova described the day as exciting and emotional, with nerves kicking in as she prepared for the ceremony.[5]
Career
Modeling career
Amaliya's modeling career started at the age of 13 when she was scouted by Figaro Agency, which was formerly based in Uzbekistan and is currently located in Malaysia.[3] She moved to Malaysia to pursue modeling at the age of 16.[6] In addition to modeling, Shakirova enjoys dancing, singing, scuba-diving, jet-skiing, ice-skating, and traveling.[7] She is a student in an English program and aims to become multilingual, including learning the Malay language. Shakirova works as a part-time model and has walked the runway for major fashion brands in countries such as Japan and Italy.[8] She currently resides in Manila, Philippines.[7]
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In Malaysia, Shakirova launched "Amaliya Atelier," a fashion brand that fuses Uzbekistani and Malaysian cultures. The brand was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished guests, including the Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Malaysia. Shakirova expressed her admiration for Malaysian culture, which inspired the creation of the cross-cultural fashion brand.[9]
Media Appearances
Shakirova has expanded her career by appearing in a music video by the group Bojalar[10] and modeling for Bridalwear in Bohol I Do in 2024.[11] Additionally, she has modeled for fashion designer Paul Cabral, featured in Philippine Tatler in 2024.[12] Amaliya gained significant media attention in the Philippines after singing a Tagalog song.[13] She works as a commercial and fashion model.
Humanitarian Work
Amaliya Shakirova is deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She is an ambassador for Amal THZ, a charity organization working with orphans in Malaysia. She is also an advocate for Ocean Hero Conservation. Amaliya is committed to being a role model in advocating and volunteering for the “Stop the War and Violence” campaign.[7][14]
