Anna Botova
Russian singer (born 1987)
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Anna Botova (born March 25, 1987) is a Russian model, singer who was crowned as the 1st runner-up at Miss Globe International 2010[1] and Miss Asia Pacific World 2011.[2]
Anna Botova | |
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| Born | 25 March 1987 Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, USSR |
| Alma mater | Peoples' Friendship University of Russia |
| Occupations | Model, Singer |
| Known for | Miss Globe International 2010 (1st runner-up) |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
Born in Astrakhan, Russia, Botova grew up under the tutelage of her grandmother who enrolled her in a music school. She graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia with a degree in law.[3]
Career
Botova began a career in music in her early childhood. She became a soloist for a music group known as "Genuch DI7".[3] Botova started touring across Russia performing as a model and singer at various occasions. She obtained a modeling contract in Paris and eventually became the face of a Parisian boutique.[3] She later returned to Russia and worked for the biggest Russian modeling agency. She participated and won prizes in various beauty pageant contests held across Russia.[4]
Awards and honors
- Miss People's Choice Award (Miss Astrakhan region 2003)[3]
- Miss LG 2005 (1st place)[3]
- Best Astrakhan podium Model 2006 (2nd place)[5]
- Miss Astrakhan region in 2007 (1st place)[3]
- Miss Volga 2008 (1st Vice-Miss)[6][non-primary source needed]
- Miss Beauty & Miss Global Beauty Queen International 2009 (1st runner-up)
- Miss Runet 2010 (1st place)[7]
- Miss Bikini International 2010 (1st Lady Winter)[8][non-primary source needed]
- Miss Globe International 2010 (1st runner-up)[1]
- Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 (1st runner-up)[2]