Liyana Yus
| Liyana Yus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 1993 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress Beauty Queen |
| 📆 Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Title | Miss Universe Brunei 2020 |
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Liyana Yus (born 15 May 1993) is a Bruneian actress and beauty queen crowned Miss Universe Brunei 2020 and she represents Brunei at the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. Her international recognition is largely attributed to her role in Yasmine which had its worldwide release at the 2014 Shanghai International Film Festival[1] in China 2014, followed by screenings in other major markets around the world. She also starred in the 2014 Short Film 'Mentari', part of an anthology of films for Women's Day Ikal Mayang.[2]
Early life
Liyana Yus, born in May 1993 in Bandar Seri Begawan, has grown up in the entertainment industry. Her mother is a make-up artist, and her father is a musician. She spent much of her childhood joining her father at his shows around Brunei, hence picking up music as well. Now, Liyana also plays the guitar, piano and drums.
Aside from music, Liyana has always been passionate about sports and martial arts. During her high school days in Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College, she took up Wu Shu as a sport and demonstrated her abilities during her audition for the title role of Yasmine in 2013.
Career
Although music was her initial passion, Liyana had always known that acting was her calling. As a high school student, her mother told her about the audition for the first international film in Brunei, Yasmine, and encouraged Liyana to try it out.
After the success of Yasmine, Liyana has become a successful endorser for well-known brands in Brunei and internationally. In 2016, Liyana Yus was the first international endorser for Jollibee outside of the Philippines.
Pageantry
Liyana was crowned Miss Universe Brunei 2020 and she will represent Brunei at the Miss Universe 2020 competition, which will be held on 16 May 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, in the United States.
Filmography
References
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by New |
Miss Universe Brunei 2020 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
Miss Universe 2020 national titleholders | |
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