Lenore Zainab 20-year-old Malayalee woman Crowned Miss Canada NovaCosmo 2025: A Rising Star in Pageantry and Advocacy

Ottawa, Canada – Lenore Zainab, a 20-year-old Malayalee woman, has been crowned Miss Canada NovaCosmo 2025, marking a remarkable achievement in her journey through the world of pageantry. Just a year after being crowned Miss Ottawa 2024, Lenore’s dedication, charisma, and passion have earned her national recognition, and she will now represent Canada at the prestigious NovaCosmo Worldwide Pageant in October 2025.

The NovaCosmo Organization hailed Lenore for embodying the qualities they believe best represent Canada on the global stage: a unique combination of intelligence, charisma, and a fierce passion for social causes. Her selection as Miss Canada NovaCosmo is a testament to her profound impact and presence in the pageant world, where she continues to break barriers and challenge stereotypes.

Born to Malayalee roots and raised across multiple countries, Lenore’s diverse upbringing has played a pivotal role in shaping her advocacy. A strong proponent of human rights, equality, and intersectional feminism, she is the founder of Skin-Coloured Crayons, a platform designed to promote inclusivity in all forms of media and expression. Through this initiative, she launched a website to further her advocacy and create a space for conversations around diversity and representation.  Lenore is the eldest Daughter of Dr. Mohammad libab & Fathima Rahman. She has two younger brothers Imran and Danyal. Lenore is grand daughter of Sulphia Rehman and Sidhik Rehman from Ettumanoor Kerala.

Alongside her pageant accomplishments, Lenore is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Pre-Law at the University of Ottawa, where she is preparing for a future dedicated to justice and social equity. In addition to her academic and pageant pursuits, Lenore has shown her creative side through dancing, modeling, and visual art. She also regularly volunteers at local homeless shelters and engages in public speaking, where she inspires young people to embrace confidence, resilience, and purpose.

Lenore’s journey serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment, showcasing how pageantry can be used as a platform to drive positive change. As she steps onto the international stage this October, she will carry with her a bold vision for the future, a deep commitment to her values, and the pride of representing both Canada and her Indian heritage. With her bold vision, deep values, and determination, Lenore Zainab is not only making waves in the world of pageantry but also standing tall as a proud Malayalee voice on a national and international platform.

With her unwavering determination and a clear focus on making a difference, Lenore Zainab is undoubtedly a rising star in both the pageantry world and the global advocacy scene.