Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Miatjie |
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| Famous For | Being the first deaf Miss South Africa |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown |
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Personal Life
| Hometown | Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Luke Ten Oever |
Family
| Father | Schalk le Roux (owner of newspapers, Diehoorn and Postnet Oudtshoorn) |
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| Mother | Liesel Meyer le Roux (owner of newspapers, Diehoorn and Postnet Oudtshoorn) |
| Siblings | Brother - Schalk le Roux |
Career
| Overview | Mia le Roux has made significant strides in the modeling industry, especially being recognized for her inspiring journey as a deaf individual. |
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| Achievements | Mia emphasizes community support and inclusivity in her pursuits, earning her the title of Miss South Africa 2024. She also has experience working as an au pair. |
Favourites
| Food | Mushroom and Truffle Pasta |
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| Dish to Cook | Thai chicken curry |
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| Music | Love Gets Old by Wouter Kellerman |
| Phrase | Kom ons doen dit (meaning, 'It is what it is') |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mialerouxx/ | |
| https://x.com/MiaLeRoux20 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| At the age of one, Mia was diagnosed with profound hearing loss during a routine health check-up. | |
| She received a cochlear implant at age two, with funds raised from her community. | |
| Mia spoke her first words at age four, pointing to the clouds. | |
| She was trained in sign language and speaks both Afrikaans and English. | |
| A model student, she won multiple reading awards during her school years. | |
| In 2014, she won a beauty pageant which aimed to support shelters for abused women and children. | |
| Mia was one of the finalists in the Miss Deaf South Africa pageant in 2015. | |
| She has worked in childcare as an au pair in 2020. | |
| Mia shared her journey during her acceptance speech as Miss South Africa 2024, highlighting inclusivity. | |
| Her rewards for winning Miss South Africa include 1 million South African Rand, a furnished apartment, and a Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. | |
| She finds it challenging to hear in crowded areas but communicates effectively one-on-one. | |
| Currently, she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing part-time. |
