Maria Poonlertlarp

Maria Lynn Ehren (Thai: มาเรีย ลินน์ เอียเรียน; born 18 January 1992), known professionally as Maria Poonlertlarp (Thai: มารีญา พูลเลิศลาภ, RTGS: Mariya Phunloetlap, pronounced [māː.rīː.jāː pʰūːn.lɤ̂ːt.lâːp]), is a Thai-Swedish model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017.[2] She represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2017 competition, finishing as a top five finalist.

Maria Poonlertlarp
Born
Maria Lynn Ehren

(1992-01-18) 18 January 1992
Bangkok, Thailand
Occupations
  • Model
  • Pageant titleholder
  • Singer
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Thailand 2017
Years active2006–present
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorHazel
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Thailand 2017
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2017
(Top 5)

Career

In August 2016, Ehren started her career in modeling and posed on Beauty cover for Vogue Thailand.[3] In 2018, she became the guest star in the 4th episode of Asia's Next Top Model (season 6). In February 2019, she became a mentor of The Face Thailand (season 5) with Toni Rakkaen, Virahya Pattarachokchai and Bank Anusith.

Pageantry

Miss Universe Thailand 2017

Ehren entered the pageant as a favorite for her existing fame as a model, stage presence and Q&A skills. During its preliminary segment, Ehren won the Boutique Lady title sponsored by Bangkok Airways with a grand prize of 100,000 baht cash prize and a complimentary round-trip first class airline ticket for the upcoming Miss Universe 2017 pageant destination.[4] Ehren was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017 on 29 July 2017 at Siam Paragon in Bangkok by outgoing title-holder, Chalita Suansane.[5]

During her national competition, she answered the following:

"Equality of men and women in Thailand isn’t equal yet", Poonlertlarp said when asked what was difficult about being a woman. "But to move forward, both men and women have to hold hands and move forward together, because it’s not just an issue about women. This stage will help me to succeed and build foundations to help Thailand."[6][7][2]

In the pageant, Ehren won the Thailand sash and crown, a 2018 Honda Civic Turbo RS automobile, one million baht cash prize, and a full-year contract sponsorship by BSC Cosmetology services.

And during her national competition, she indicated she wants to work on issues with sexual equality, teenage pregnancy, proper trash disposal and care for the homeless.[2]

Miss Universe 2017

On 26 November 2017, Ehren represented Thailand at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas, U.S., where she finished in the top 5.

At the competition, Ehren wore a Thai national costume called Mekhala Lor Kaew (Thai: เมขลาล่อแก้ว), also known as "Chasing the Light" (Mekhala's Jewel Bait), which was inspired by the Thai national epic Ramakien. It was designed by professional artist and designer Prapakas Angsusingha.[8][9][10] Ehren had to study and practice khon which includes traditional Thai dance and puppetry art of Hun krabok.[11]

Personal life

Ehren is a Buddhist.[12][13] In addition, she is a volunteer who teaches English at Duang Prateep, a non-profit foundation sponsored by the Thai royal family for children in Thailand.[14]

In 2020, she expressed her support for the protesters of 2020 Thai protests.[15]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network Ref.
2019WolfBen/BeerOne 31
2021 Eng and Chang Adelaide Yates
F4 Thailand: Boys Over FlowersTiaGMM25[16]

Music

Album: Maxi Singles
Style: Pop Dance
Label: SmallRoom
Year: 2010

Single
  • Blur (เบลอ)
  • Boong (บุ๋ง)
  • Come Along (คัม อะลอง)
  • Grin (รอยยิ้ม)
  • Wait up (เก็บโต๊ะ)

References
  1. "Maria Poonlertlarp". missuniverse.com. IMG Universe. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  2. Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (30 July 2017). "Multicultural 'Maria' Crowned Miss Universe Thailand". Khaosod English. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  3. Nutsatabhorn, Papassara. "จากเด็กใหม่เมื่อ 11 ปีที่แล้ว! ทีมโว้กเล่าครั้งแรกที่เจอ 'มารีญา' มิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์". Vogue Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  4. "Bangkok Airways welcomes Miss Universe Thailand 2017 and runners-up". Pacific Asia Travel Association. 10 August 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  5. Mishra, Vagisha (23 July 2016). "Chalita Chalita is Miss Universe Thailand 2016". tkop.org. The Kaleidoscope of Pageantry. Archived from the original on 18 January 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
  6. EP2: GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT: MARIA POONLERTLARP. Miss Universe Thailand. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  7. Miss Universe Thailand 2017 - Top 2 Final Question & Crowning (Part 12). 29 July 2017.
  8. ""เมขลาล่อแก้ว" ชนะเลิศชุดประจำชาติมิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยฯ "มารีญา" สวมชุด "รามสูร"". Matichon Online (in Thai). 11 September 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  9. "Miss Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp Ehren's National Costume for Miss Universe 2017". Pageanthology 101. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  10. HOOK'S | ELLE Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 (in Thai). Elle Thailand. 3 September 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  11. Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (12 September 2017). "Miss Universe Thailand to Be Maiden-Chasing Ogre in Las Vegas". Khaosod English. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  12. "น่าอยู่มาก! เปิดคอนโดหรู ตกแต่งสไตล์ไทย 'มารีญา' มิสยูนิเวิร์สไทยแลนด์". Thai Rath (in Thai). 25 November 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  13. ตีท้ายครัว | มารีญา พูลเลิศลาภ | 12 พ.ย.60 | FULL (in Thai). NGOA TV. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  14. Reflections on Adolescent Pregnancy Workshop [Maria Poonlertlarp Miss Universe Thailand 2017]. 13 September 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  15. "'มารีญา' โพสต์ประกาศจุดยืนขออยู่ข้าง 'เยาวชนปลดแอก'". Siam Rath (in Thai). 19 July 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  16. GMMTV 2021 F4 THAILAND : BOYS OVER FLOWERS. GMMTV. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
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