Fabiënne Groeneveld Explained

Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld
Birth Date:27 December 1999
Birth Place:Spijkenisse, South Holland, Netherlands
Height:1.58m
Father:Sven Groeneveld
Hair Color:Dark Brown
Eye Color:Dark Brown
Signature:Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld Signature.png

Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld (pronounced as /nl/; born 27 December 1999) is an Indonesian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. She represented Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in San Salvador.

Groeneveld previously won Miss Global Indonesia 2018 and competed at Miss Global 2018 pageant in Manila, Philippines where she finished in the top 20.

Early life and education

Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld was born on 27 December 1999, in Spijkenisse, South Holland in Netherlands,[1] to a Chinese-Indonesian politician and businesswoman, Natalia Cecilia Tanudjaja, and a Dutch professional tennis player and coach, Sven Groeneveld.[2] [3]

Groeneveld was born and raised in Spijkenisse and The Hague in the province of South Holland, where she spent her childhood time before the family moved to her mother hometown in Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia in 2010,[4] [5] Groeneveld is a polyglot, she fluently speaks Indonesian, Dutch and English.[6]

Groeneveld attended Pelita Harapan University in Surabaya and graduated in 2017,[7] with a Bachelor of International Business Management (B.IBM).[8] [9] [10] In 2019, she completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New South Wales in Sydney,[7] [8] [9] and she also completed her Professional certification in Business Administration and Management essentials from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) in 2021.[7] [8] [9]

Pageantry

Miss Global Indonesia 2018

On 15 September 2018, Groeneveld won at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia.[11] The finals night comprised competitions in swimwear, evening gown, and two question and answer rounds. She Groeneveld competed against thirty-nine other delegates, and was crowned by outgoing Cynthya Monica Rizkyawati.[12] [13]

Miss Global 2018

As Miss Global Indonesia 2018, Groeneveld represented Indonesia[4] [5] in Newport World Resorts, Manila, The Philippines on 11 February 2019.[14] During the preliminaries, Groeneveld won two special awards, Best in Evening Gown and 'Miss Photogenic.[15] [16] [17]

Miss Universe Indonesia 2023

Groeneveld won Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 at the Beach City International Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia, on 3 August 2023, competing against other 29 delegates. Sshe was crowned by the reigning Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel from the US.[18] [19] [20] Groeneveld was crowned with the new Miss Universe Indonesia crown named The Shimmering Hope.[21] [22] [23]

During the final top three, Groeneveld was asked by the Miss Universe organization representative Shameera Shah. whether she has any important lesson for us to takeaway from technology that impacted Indonesia's young generation. She answered:

Background

In January 2023, she competed for the title of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 under a new organization headed by Datin Wira Poppy Capella Swastika,[24] [25] through an open audition in Jakarta, where she gained the right to represent Jakarta SCR at Miss Universe Indonesia 2023.[26] [27] During the preliminary events, Groeneveld won the Miss Confidently Beautiful special award.[15] [28] [29]

Controversy

On 8 August 2023, three out of the thirty finalists filed police reports regarding incidents of sexual harassment they experienced during body checking in pageant quarantine days.[30] [31] [32] This allegation was then taken to legal action, and handled directly by the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, where the government prohibited Groeneveld from representing Indonesia at Miss Universe 2023 until the case was legally resolved.[33] [34] The Miss Universe organization later gave permission for Groeneveld to take part in Miss Universe 2023.[35] [36] In an Interview with Republika, Groeneveld stated that she had not experienced any kind of sexual harassment at the event, and said, I do not support any form of harassment or violence against women, for me beauty pageants are a platform that is used to raise the dignity of a woman.[37] [38] Similar statements later emerged from 26 other contestants who felt that they had not experienced any sexual harassment during the pageant.[39] [40]

On 12 August 2023, the Miss Universe Organization officially terminated their franchise contract with PT. Capella Swastika Karya which held the contest, after the sexual harassment complaints.[41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46]

Miss Universe 2023

As the winner of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023, Groeneveld represented Indonesia at Miss Universe 2023.[47] [48] [49] which was held at Gimnasio Nacional José Adolfo Pineda, San Salvador, El Salvador on 18 November 2023, where she was unplaced.[50] [51] [52] [53]

Advocacy and Platform

Groeneveld has been an advocate for womens' empowerment, providing support for victims of domestic violence through her organization Empower Now, founded in 2019.[54] Groeneveld's organization works with the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection to bring attention to the needs of individuals who are facing on domestic violence and their families, and improving access to intervention facilities, therapies and services, especially for those in rural areas.[55] [56] The organisation has created sex education programs that include online education, a national program for primary prevention action plan that encourages Indonesian boys and men to be activate in the issue of ending men's violence against women.[57] [58]

The organisation also supports Fight Hunger, aiming to end hunger and malnutrition in rural communities.[59] [58]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mengenal Fabienne Nicole, Pemenang Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). Nufus Nita Hidayati. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  2. Web site: 5 Fakta Fabienne Nicole Groeneveld, Pemenang Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 yang Dijuluki Crazy Rich Surabaya. Liputan 6. Asnida Riani. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Dinobatkan Jadi Miss Universe Indonesia Pertama, Intip Deretan Fakta Fabienne Nicole yang Ternyata Crazy Rich Viral. Merdeka News. 17 August 2023. 17 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Gadis Surabaya Wakili Indonesia di Internasional Miss Global 2018. Koran Sindo. Ali Masduki. 26 January 2019. 26 January 2019.
  5. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Siap Wakili Indonesia di Miss Global International. Jawa Pos. 26 January 2019. 26 January 2019.
  6. Web site: Fabienne Nicole, Ibunda Tangkis Hujatan. Rakyat Merdeka. Mentari Kusuma W, Aggono Adi Septaningrat. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Darah kacukan, terpelajar... kenali Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Berita Harian (Singapore). 6 September 2023. 6 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Profil dan Agama Fabienne Nicole, yang Dituding Nyogok Rp5 Miliar Agar Menang Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Suara. Ferry Noviandi, Shevinna Putti Anggraeni. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  9. Web site: 5 Fakta Menarik Fabienne Nicole, Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. BeritaSatu. Zatia Iwana Akalili. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Profil Fabienne Nicole, Pemenang Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. CNN Indonesia. 3 August 2023. 3 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Miss Global 2018 Fabienne Nicole Terinspirasi Tokoh Disney. Times of Indonesia. Lely Yuana. 31 March 2019. 31 March 2019.
  12. Web site: Fabienne Siap Harumkan Nama Indonesia di Ajang Miss Global Internasional. Antara (news agency). Indra Setiawan, Endang Sukarelawati. 25 January 2019. 25 January 2019.
  13. Web site: 5 Fakta Fabienne Nicole: Anak Direktur, Dituding Nyogok Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Detik News. Kiprah Fabienne Nicole, Ikut Miss Global Sampai Juara Miss Universe Indonesia. 15 August 2023. 15 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Miss Global 2018 Contestant - Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld. Miss Global. 13 November 2018. 13 November 2018.
  15. Web site: 8 Portraits Of The Fabienne Nicole Section, The First Women To Win Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. VOI.id. 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Fabienne Miss Universe Indonesia 2023, Mantan Miss Global. ngopibareng.id. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  17. Web site: Profil Fabienne Nicole, Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 dan Sederet Prestasinya. Suara. Rifan Aditya. 6 August 2023. 6 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Miss Indonesia 2023: Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld. Telemundo. 18 October 2023. 18 October 2023.
  19. Web site: Eine Schönheitskönigin kann wegen eines Sexskandals international nicht mithalten?. Vietnam Official Country Website. 25 August 2023. 25 August 2023.
  20. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Resmi Menyandang Gelar Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. CNN Indonesia. 3 August 2023. 3 August 2023.
  21. Web site: Fabienne Groeneveld Raih Gelar Miss Universe Indonesia. Sinar Indonesia Baru. 6 August 2023. 6 August 2023.
  22. Web site: Jadi Sponsor Perhiasan Miss Universe Indonesia 2023, UBS Gold Persembahkan Mahkota Shimmering Hope. Media Indonesia. Ghani Nurcahyadi. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  23. Web site: Selamat Fabienne Nicole Groeneveld Sabet Gelar Juara Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Pos Kota. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  24. Web site: Just Capella beri nafas baharu industri ratu cantik. BH. 13 February 2023. 30 July 2023. 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230302112349/https://www.bharian.com.my/bisnes/korporat/2023/02/1063559/just-capella-beri-nafas-baharu-industri-ratu-cantik. live.
  25. Web site: The search for the next Miss Universe Malaysia; The goal of pageants is to empower women to have a positive effect on their community. The Sun Daily. Thashine Selvakumaran. 23 February 2023. 30 July 2023. 19 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230319011256/https://www.thesundaily.my/style-life/the-search-for-the-next-miss-universe-malaysia-BA10670980. live.
  26. Web site: None DKI Jakarta Sabet Mahkota Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. CNBC Indonesia. Pradita Utama. 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  27. Web site: Người đẹp Indonesia thi Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ sau bê bối quấy rối tình dục. Tiền Phong. Duy Nam. 30 October 2023. 30 October 2023.
  28. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Groeneveld jadi Pemenang Miss Universe Indonesia 2023. Jawa Pos. Abdul Rahman. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  29. Web site: Indonesien darf keine Miss-Universe-Wahl ausrichten. Deutschlandradio. Evert Elzinga. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  30. Web site: Organisers of Miss Universe Indonesia respond to sexual harassment claims. The National (Abu Dhabi). David Tusing. 9 August 2023. 9 August 2023.
  31. Web site: Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims. The Island (Sri Lanka). 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  32. Web site: Miss Universe Event In Sex Harassment Row: What Contestants Claim. NDTV. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  33. Web site: Angka Restitusi Miss Universe Indonesia Korban Body Checking akan Dimasukkan ke Tuntutan Jaksa. Tempo (Indonesian magazine). Iqbal Muhtarom. 22 October 2023. 22 October 2023.
  34. News: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after contestants 'forced to strip'. Bangkok Post. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  35. Web site: Miss Universe cuts representation in Indonesia due to sexual harassment scandal, Fabienne Nicole Groeneveld can still participate. Marca. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  36. Web site: Miss Universe International Comments on Alleged Sexual Harassment. Indonesia Expat. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023.
  37. Web site: Lisensi Miss Universe Indonesia Dicabut, Begini Nasib Pemenang Kontes Fabienne Nicole. Republika (Indonesian newspaper). Santi Sopia, Reiny Dwinanda. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  38. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Buka Suara Terkait Pelecehan Seksual Miss Universe Indonesia. BTV (Indonesia). Zatia Iwana Akalili. 11 August 2023. 11 August 2023.
  39. Web site: Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims. BBC. Tiffany Weirtheimer. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  40. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia pageant over sexual assault claims. The Guardian. Donna Ferguson. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  41. Web site: Miss Universe severs ties with Indonesia after contestants allege they were told to strip. USA Today. Niniek Karmini. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  42. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after alleged strip searches. Al Jazeera. Jonathan Bachman. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  43. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after harassment allegations. Daily Sun (South Africa). 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  44. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer as sexual harassment allegations swirl. ABC News. Niniek Karmini. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  45. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer as sexual harassment allegations swirl. The Seattle Times. 13 August 2023. 13 August 2023.
  46. Web site: Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer as sexual harassment allegations swirl. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 14 August 2023. 14 August 2023.
  47. Web site: Deelneemsters van Miss Universe Indonesia dienen klacht in: ze moesten zich uitkleden voor "fysieke controle" terwijl mannen toekeken. Het Nieuwsblad. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023.
  48. Web site: Fabiënne Groeneveld coronada Miss Universo Indonesia 2023. Diario Sur. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  49. Web site: Nhan sắc kiều diễm của tân Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ Indonesia, cơ hội intop rất cao. Báo Mới. Hương Bi. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  50. Web site: Wakil Indonesia Fabienne Nicole Bertolak ke El Salvador untuk Berlaga di Kontes Miss Universe 2023. Liputan 6. Putu Elmira. 3 November 2023. 3 November 2023.
  51. Web site: 7 Potret Keberangkatan Fabienne Nicole ke Ajang Miss Universe 2023. Times of Indonesia. Berkat Prima. 1 November 2023. 1 November 2023.
  52. Web site: Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Fabienne Nicole Siap Memesona di El Salvador. Merah Putih Satellite News. Dwi Astarini. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  53. Web site: Fabienne Nicole, Tetap Terbang ke El Salvador Tanpa Poppy Capella. Surabaya Pagi. Desy P.. 15 August 2023. 15 August 2023.
  54. Web site: Profil Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Fabienne Nicole, Blasteran Belanda Pemerhati Korban KDRT. Fajar Newspaper. Endra Ragam. 5 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  55. Web site: Melalui Empower Now, Finalis Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 Berdayakan Korban KDRT Jadi Survivor. Jawa Pos. Moh. Afik. 25 July 2023. 25 July 2023.
  56. Web site: Fakta Fabienne Miss Universe Indonesia Pertama: Bantu Wanita KDRT. CNN Indonesia. 4 August 2023. 4 August 2023.
  57. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Ubah Korban KDRT Jadi Survivor Melalui Wadah Empower Now Surabaya. Tribun Network. Sri Handi Lestari, Irwan Sy. 26 July 2023. 26 July 2023.
  58. Web site: Fabienne Nicole Ubah Korban KDRT Jadi Survivor Melalui Wadah Empower Now. iNews Indonesia. Ali Masduki. 23 July 2023. 23 July 2023.
  59. Web site: Melalui Empower Now, Fabienne Nicole Ubah Korban KDRT Menjadi Survivor. Bisnis Indonesia. 23 July 2023. 23 July 2023.

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