Anamaria Babau: Fashion's Warm Light
From Bulgarian-Romanian roots and public administration to international runways — a story of ambition, reinvention, and grace.
At 27, Bulgarian-Romanian model and beauty queen Anamaria Babau has created an inspiring international career built on beauty, intelligence, confidence, and warmth.
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Anamaria holds a bachelor's degree in International Economic Relations and a master's degree in Diplomacy from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest. Before entering the international fashion scene, she worked in public administration and European affairs, while also managing a beauty salon and volunteering with AIESEC.
Her modeling journey took a major turn when she moved to Dubai. There, she quickly gained international recognition, becoming First Runner-Up at Miss Europe 2021, Miss Elite Popularity 2021, Miss Earth UAE, and ultimately Miss World Next Top Model 2022 in Beirut.
For Anamaria, beauty is about much more than appearance. She believes pageants celebrate the complete individual — personality, character, intelligence, and confidence.
Today, her career continues to grow through fashion campaigns, music videos, magazine features, and international projects, with ambitions to explore acting as well.
From government offices to international runways and pageants, Anamaria Babau's journey — Bulgarian-Romanian, born in Sofia, Bulgaria — is a story of ambition, reinvention, and grace. She proves that true radiance comes not only from how you look, but from who you are and the energy you bring to others.
“I just love inspiring and being a warm light to those around me.”