Honestly, if you follow the glitzy world of international pageantry, you know that some winners just sort of fade into the background after their reign ends. They take the crown, do the walk, post a few curated Instagram photos, and that’s about it. But Sienna Evans? She is definitely not one of those people.
When she was named Miss Bahamas World 2021, it wasn't just about a sash or a sparkly headpiece. It was a comeback story that had been brewing for nearly seven years. You see, Sienna first stepped onto a major stage at just 17 years old. Back then, she competed in the Miss Bahamas Universe pageant and came this close to the win, finishing as the first runner-up. Most teenagers would have just moved on. Instead, she went off, got a degree in neuroscience, started a business, and came back to claim her spot when the timing was finally right.
The Unusual Path to the Crown
The way she actually became Miss Bahamas World was kinda weird, thanks to the world being upside down in 2021. Because of the pandemic, the Miss Bahamas Organization couldn't hold their usual massive, grueling national competition.
They had to do a private screening.
Basically, they looked for someone who was already "pageant-ready"—someone with the experience and the resume to represent the islands on a global stage with almost zero notice. Sienna was the obvious choice. She wasn't just a pretty face; she was a 24-year-old CEO with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Human Behavior from Florida Atlantic University.
She literally cried when she got the call. Imagine working toward a dream for seven years, through a whole degree and a global crisis, and finally hearing "it's your turn."
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Why She Actually Stood Out at Miss World
When Sienna got to Puerto Rico for the 70th Miss World pageant, she wasn't just there to participate. She was there to work. The Miss World competition has this thing called "Fast Track" events—preliminary rounds that can catapult a contestant straight into the semi-finals.
Sienna crushed the Top Model competition.
She made it into the Top 13 out of nearly 100 women from across the globe. If you saw the dress she wore, you'd get why. It was a turquoise and blue masterpiece by Filipino designer Boogie Musni Rivera, designed to look like the shifting colors of the Bahamian ocean. She looked like she was literally walking on water.
- Placement: She finished in the Top 40 overall.
- Top Model: Secured a Top 13 spot.
- Beauty with a Purpose: Her project, "Access Granted," made the Top 28.
That "Beauty with a Purpose" project is actually what makes her interesting outside of the pageant world. It wasn't some fluff piece for the cameras.
Business, Brains, and the "Access Granted" Mission
Sienna is the owner of Access Bahamas Medical Labs.
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Think about that for a second. While most pageant contestants are focusing on their walk (which is also hard work, don't get me wrong), she was managing a network of bio-medical laboratories. During the height of the pandemic, her labs were providing drive-through antigen tests and concierge services to keep people safe.
Her project, Access Granted, was born from her day job. She wanted to make healthcare—specifically diagnostic testing and mental health support—actually affordable for regular Bahamians. She even helped launch an AI-driven platform called Space Safe to help people get mental health counseling from home.
It’s rare to see that level of "real world" integration in pageantry. Usually, the platform is something the contestant picks because it sounds good. For Sienna, it was literally her career.
Life After the Sash: Wilhelmina and Beyond
So, what happened after she handed over the crown?
She didn't just go back to the lab and disappear. In early 2024, it was announced that she signed with Wilhelmina Models, one of the biggest agencies in the world. Now she’s working across Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.
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But she’s still a "nerd" at heart—her words, sort of. She still has plans to head to medical school to become a neurosurgeon. She also sits on the board of the National Brain Injury Foundation in The Bahamas. It's that mix of high-fashion modeling and high-level medical ambition that makes her such a standout figure.
What You Can Learn from Her Journey
Sienna Evans is a prime example of why "waiting your turn" is sometimes the best strategy. If she had won at 17, she wouldn't have had the business experience, the degree, or the maturity that eventually landed her in the Top 40 at Miss World.
If you're looking to follow her lead—whether in pageantry or just in life—the takeaways are pretty clear.
- Diversify your "assets." Don't just be the person who is good at one thing. Be the athlete (she played collegiate softball), the scholar, and the entrepreneur.
- Use your platform for actual work. If you have an audience, use it to solve a problem you already understand. For her, it was healthcare accessibility.
- Don't fear the "pivot." Moving from neuroscience to modeling and back to medical aspirations isn't "unfocused." It's being a multi-hyphenate.
Keep an eye on her medical lab's expansion if you're in the Caribbean, or check out the latest Wilhelmina boards if you're into fashion. She’s proving that being a "beauty queen" is often the least interesting thing about a Miss Bahamas winner.
To stay updated on her career, you can follow her professional journey through the Miss Bahamas Organization updates or her portfolio at Wilhelmina Models. If you are interested in her healthcare initiatives, look into the National Brain Injury Foundation of The Bahamas to see how her "Access Granted" mission continues to evolve.
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