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THE SOVEREIGN MISS REGENT
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Meet Anna Siddiqui! Named after the renowned Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, Anna's love for dance and pageantry began at an early age. At just five years old, representing her home state of Tennessee, she had the joy of walking the stage with Miss America Kellye Cash. This moment sparked Anna’s passion for all things related to pageants.
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Anna’s love for dance led her to become a skilled coach, training numerous regional and national dance team champions and title winners. Her true passion lies in sharing her enthusiasm for dance with students of all ages, inspiring them to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. An active community member, Anna has directed numerous recitals, musicals, and fundraisers, making a positive impact wherever she goes.
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Beyond dance, Anna enjoys participating in pageants as a coach, competitor, and judge. Recently, she embraced the role of pageant producer, finding joy in helping contestants' dreams come to life. One of her fondest memories is winning a National Mother/Daughter title alongside her mom.
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Anna’s journey has been filled with challenges, but she has used these experiences to inspire others to believe in themselves. She has won national titles, cash prizes, and scholarships, including the prestigious Presidential Award from President Clinton for her volunteer work in the community.
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Recognizing the need to empower women, Anna created her platform, Empower Her: Leading with Purpose and Confidence. This initiative encourages women to step into leadership roles both personally and professionally. Anna’s unwavering belief that women
HRH Anna Siddiqui
Sovereign Miss Grand Regent
can be powerhouses in every aspect of their lives is a testament to her dedication and grace.
Anna is also an accomplished public speaker, having won gold medals in prepared speech for the State Technical College of Missouri three years in a row, as well as representing Missouri at the national level. Her passion for public speaking continued as an active member and president of her local Toastmasters chapter.
With a degree in Design Drafting and a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Southeast Missouri State University, Anna’s talents have led her to various professional accomplishments, including winning four American Advertising Student Awards (Addy) for her graduating project. Her role as a civil rights specialist showcases her empathy and compassion, earning her recognition such as the Above and Beyond Award for her public service during COVID-19.
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In her spare time, Anna enjoys traveling the globe, spending time with her family, and caring for her two cats, Mr. Mimi and Meow Meow. After successfully losing over one hundred pounds, she has become an avid yogi and is working on her teaching certification. Anna is happily married to her husband, Ehsan, and they are the proud parents of their beautiful daughter, Zainab.
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Anna's confidence, hard work, and dedication are an inspiration to all. She proves that with determination and a positive attitude, one can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the world.