According to reports, Yael Shelbia claims she was surprised when she won the contest and did not even know she was participating in it.
Yael Shelbia, an Israeli model and actor who recently topped TC Candler's annual "100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year" list for the year 2020, opened up about the trolling she faced after winning. In spite of winning and receiving compliments, her joy was marred by trolls who used hashtag #UglyQueen.
The 19-year-old, was quoted as saying by The Sun, "I've received a large amount of support and love, also suitor messages I must admit, and messages that weren't the nicest. They said the normal things that haters say, nothing worth any attention."
According to reports, Shelbia claims she was surprised when she won the contest and did not even know she was participating in it. "I was very surprised, I didn't even know I was participating in this contest," she said. "It's very exciting and flattering. I don't know why they chose me, I think beauty is so individual and all women are beautiful." "I've received a large amount of support and love, also suitor messages I must admit, and messages that weren't the nicest," she said.
Shelbia has modelled for Kim Kardashian's KKW Beauty and Kylie Jenner's skincare range. She is currently dating Brandon Korff, the grandson of the American billionaire Sumner Redstone, who she says is "very happy" for her.
1. 100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year
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Israeli model and actor Yael Shelbia recently topped TC Candler's annual "100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year" list for the year 2020.
2. Subject to trolls
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In spite of winning and receiving compliments, her joy was marred by trolls who used hashtag #UglyQueen.
3. Compliments and comments
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Yael Shelbia, the 19-year-old, was quoted as saying by The Sun, "I've received a large amount of support and love, also suitor messages I must admit, and messages that weren't the nicest. They said the normal things that haters say, nothing worth any attention."
4. Surprise
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According to reports, Shelbia claims she was surprised when she won the contest and did not even know she was participating in it.
5. Shelbia has modelled for the Kardashian
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Shelbia has modelled for Kim Kardashian's KKW Beauty and Kylie Jenner's skincare range.
6. Viral fame
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The competition gained viral fame when six-year-old Thylane Blondeau won it a few years ago.
7. Compliments aplenty
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An Instagram post where Shelbia thanked the people who voted for her received over 4,000 comments on the photo and video sharing platform.
8. #UglyQueen
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While a large number complimented the model, others trolled her using the hashtag #UglyQueen.
(All photos: Yael Shelbia/Instagram)
