Coming from a small city in a strict country like Pakistan and standing tall at an international beauty pageant like Miss Grand International, with grace and confidence—that takes a ton of self-belief and guts. Those two things define Roma Michael’s personality very well. In this article, we’ll dive into her life story, how she pushed through all odds and made a name for herself in Pakistan and beyond.
She comes from a Pakistani Christian family
Born on 6 April 1995 in Bhera, her family shifted to Lahore in 2000.1 Although Roma grew up in a conservative environment, her parents chose to be open-minded yet protective of her. She had an interest in modeling since she was a child, so they never tried to clip her wings.
After Roma completed her B.Tech. from the University of South Asia2 and chose to pursue modeling, her mother even used to accompany her to shoots.
Her first project was for an NGO’s magazine
In 2014, during an internship at Faces Pakistan, an NGO, Roma’s beauty and passion led to her first project as a model for their magazine. Over the years, she has worked with some of Pakistan’s top fashion designers, such as HSY, Nikie Nina, Nida Azwer, and Nauman Arfeen, and has walked the runway at major fashion events.
Roma Michael’s success isn’t limited to Pakistan. She has represented her country at major international events like Cannes Fashion Week and the Dubai Fashion Show, showcasing Pakistani fashion to a global audience. Additionally, she proudly represented Pakistan at the Miss Charm International pageant, highlighting her role as an ambassador for her country.
She has done acting in TV and Movies
In addition to modeling, Roma Michael also successfully stepped into acting. While she was doing a modeling shoot, a film director noticed her and offered her a role in his movie, Delhi Gate. Although the movie didn’t see release at the time, the project cracked open a new door for her in entertainment. She started auditioning and worked in popular TV dramas like Tu Zindagi Hai, Pyari Nimmo, and Iqtedar.3
Her Miss Grand International walk went Viral
Roma has often said in interviews that she never liked being put in a box. She always wanted to chase different chances to show off her talent. After building a name for herself on the national level, she took a big jump and applied to compete in the Miss Grand International pageant in 2024.
She was the first Pakistan-born model to step into this huge event and went viral for her bikini walk in the swimwear round. Lots of folks online started trolling her, claiming she disrespected Pakistan’s conservative culture, where women’s clothing is a big deal, by walking in swimwear on a world stage. People accused her of pushing indecency while saying she stood for Pakistan.
All that heat was heavy, but Roma chose to roll with it. For the first time, the international crowd noticed her grace, poise, and knack for making her calls, rising above the tough stuff in her life. Beyond the backlash, her viral moment also opened new doors. Tons of national and international projects started stacking up, keeping her busier than ever.4
With her groundbreaking role in the Miss Grand International 2024 pageant, she didn’t just show off Pakistan’s beauty—she also became an inspiring role model. As she grabs new chances and keeps shining, Roma Michaels is definitely a name to watch in the years ahead.
Her biography will be updated here as new details emerge.
