Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz Speaks Out Against Colorism
Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz is speaking up against people who make mean comments about her skin color.
She says it's wrong to think only fair skin is beautiful.
She's proud of her Pakistani heritage and wants to show that all girls can be beautiful, no matter what they look like.
She's asking people to be kind and think about how their words affect others.
Roma Riaz, Miss Universe Pakistan, addresses colorism and body-shaming remarks
She highlights the deep-rooted issue of colorism in South Asian societies
Riaz asserts her pride in her Pakistani identity and skin tone
She represents a new generation of South Asian women challenging beauty standards
Riaz urges critics to consider the impact of their words on Pakistan's reputation
- Who
- Roma Riaz, Miss Universe Pakistan
- What
- Addressed colorism and body-shaming remarks
- When
- Recently, in response to ongoing criticism
- Where
- On social media, specifically Instagram
- Why
- To raise awareness about colorism and encourage acceptance of diverse beauty standards
Acceptance of Diversity
Traditional Beauty Standards
Representation
Acceptance of Diversity
Riaz believes in representing all types of beauty, challenging traditional norms
Traditional Beauty Standards
Some argue that pageants should stick to established beauty criteria
- Age
- 25
- Hometown
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Pageant
- Miss Universe 2025
- Pageant Date
- November 21, 2025
- Pageant Location
- Thailand
