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{{Short description|Television host, former model, and refugee rights advocate}}
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{{Infobox pageant titleholder
| name         = Deborah Henry
| title        = {{nowrap|Miss World Malaysia 2007<br />Miss Universe Malaysia 2011}}
| competitions = [[Miss Malaysia|Miss World Malaysia 2007]]<br />(Winner)<br />[[Miss World 2007]]<br />(Top 15)<br />[[Miss Universe Malaysia 2011]]<br />(Winner)<br />[[Miss Universe 2011]]<br />(Unplaced)
| image        = Miss Malaysia 07 Deborah Priya.jpg
| caption      = Henry at [[Miss World 2007]]
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|7|21}}<ref name=budley/>
| birth_place  = [[Dublin]], Ireland<ref name=budley/>
| alma mater   = [[University of Queensland]]
| occupation   = [[fashion model|Model]]<ref name="bio"/><br />TV host
| height       = {{convert|1.78|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="bio"/>
| eye_colour   = Dark Brown
| hair_colour  = Dark Brown
| agency       = The Talent Factory
| homepage     = 
}}

'''Deborah Priya Henry''' (born 21 July 1985), also known as '''Priya Emmanuel''',<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.priyaemmanuel.com/priya-emmanuel-biography |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419215958/http://www.priyaemmanuel.com/priya-emmanuel-biography |archive-date=19 April 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a Malaysian TV host, former model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned [[Miss Universe Malaysia 2011]] but did not make it to the semifinalists round.<ref name="bio"/> She was also crowned [[Miss World Malaysia|Miss Malaysia World 2007]], and placed in the Top 15 at [[Miss World 2007]].<ref name=star/>

Henry left her modelling career to champion the lives of refugee children in Malaysia.<ref name="fugeeschoolmalaymail">[http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/fugee-school-a-place-of-hope-for-refugee-children-in-malaysia Fugee School: A place of hope for refugee children in Malaysia]. Retrieved 11 July 2016.</ref>

== Early life ==
Deborah Henry was born in [[Dublin]], Ireland to a Malaysian Indian father and an Irish mother. She grew up in [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia.<ref name="mumalaysia"/> 

Henry spent her secondary school years at Sayfol International School. She particularly excelled in basketball and volleyball at school, and won a gold medal in the Kuala Lumpur International Schools athletics meet.  She received a "Sportswoman of the Year" trophy from her school for her achievements.

Henry began modelling at the age of 15 and modelled in London three years later for seven months. She appeared in Malaysian rock band Estranged's music video "Itu Kamu".

Henry holds a B. Arts. degree in Political Science and Economics from the [[University of Queensland]], in [[Brisbane]], Australia.<ref name="mumalaysia"/> Her focuses are on human rights advocacy and sustainable development with a long-term goal to eradicate poverty.

==Career==

=== Modelling ===
Henry started modelling at 15, as a catwalk and print model in Kuala Lumpur. She moved to [[London]] in 2003. She took a hiatus from modelling in 2004 to further her studies in Brisbane. She returned to Malaysia in 2007 and participated in Miss Malaysia World 2007. She has also appeared on the covers of ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle India]]'', ''[[Harper's Bazaar|Harper's Bazaar Malaysia]]'', ''[[Marie Claire magazine|Marie Claire Malaysia]]'' and many more. She has also been featured in ''[[Vogue India]]''.

Henry is the Face of Malaysian International Fashion Alliance (MIFA) 2011.

=== Beauty pageants ===

====Miss World 2007====
Henry won [[Miss Malaysia|Miss Malaysia World 2007]] and represented her country in [[Miss World 2007]]. She is notable for having been selected in the Top 15,<ref name="top16"/> the highest placement a Malaysian woman has achieved since [[Lina Teoh]] in 1998.

====Miss Universe 2011====
Henry, who stands {{convert|1.78|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}, competed in her [[Malaysia|country]]'s national beauty pageant [[Miss Malaysia#Miss Universe Malaysia titleholders|Miss Universe Malaysia]], held on 27 January 2011 in [[Kuala Lumpur]], where she became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent her nation in [[Miss Universe 2011]], but did not place in the semifinals.<ref name=star/>

=== TV Hosting ===
Henry was also one of the three hosts for ''Bella'', a magazine style talk show with [[Daphne Iking]] and Elaine Daly.<ref>[http://www.mmail.com.my/content/62575-boost-your-day-bella Boost your day with 'Bella']{{Dead link|date=July 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Retrieved 7 April 2011.</ref>

===Acting===
Henry was one of the cast for [[The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines]],<ref>[http://www.gsc.com.my/movie/MovieContents.aspx?search=2011.373.merongmahawangsa.435 HIKAYAT MERONG MAHAWANGSA] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416034346/http://www.gsc.com.my/Movie/MovieContents.aspx?search=2011.373.merongmahawangsa.435 |date=16 April 2011 }}. Retrieved 10 April 2011.</ref> a Malaysian film released on 10 March 2011.

===Product endorsements===
In March 2017, Henry released a ready-to-wear clothing line named ''Deborah Henry x FashionValet: Laidback Luxe''.<ref>[http://www.elle.my/fashion/News/Deborah-Henry-collaborates-with-FashionValet Deborah Henry and FashionValet perfected your holiday wardrobe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615203546/http://www.elle.my/fashion/News/Deborah-Henry-collaborates-with-FashionValet |date=15 June 2017 }}. Retrieved 14 May 2017.</ref> In collaboration with Fashion Valet, the line features clothing intended for trendy travelers.<ref>[http://www.star2.com/style/2017/04/26/deborah-henry-and-fashionvalet-launch-rtw-collection-for-travellers/ Deborah Henry and FashionValet launch RTW collection for travellers] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924105806/https://www.star2.com/style/2017/04/26/deborah-henry-and-fashionvalet-launch-rtw-collection-for-travellers/ |date=24 September 2018 }}. Retrieved 14 May 2017.</ref>

== Humanitarian work ==
Henry co-founded Fugee School, a non-profit charity organisation that provides basic education to Somalian refugee children.<ref name="fugeeschoolmalaymail"/> To date, the school has educated more than 250 students, and currently nurturing 130 students from age four to 22.<ref name="fugeeschoolmalaymail"/> Henry is also a [[World Vision International|World Vision's]] Childs' rights Advocate.<ref>[http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/6/9/focus/17951544&sec=focus Debbie's vision for the world]. Retrieved 7 April 2011.</ref> World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation. She also speaks for the [[Harper's Bazaar]] The Pink Project PSA 2010.<ref>[http://www.mesotheliomadiagnose.org/the-pink-project-psa-2010-deborah-priya-henry/ The Pink Project PSA 2010 – Deborah Priya Henry]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Retrieved 7 April 2011.</ref> Henry became the ambassador for ''Yes, I Can'' Campaign, an educational, awareness & advocacy campaign for the prevention of unplanned & unwanted pregnancy in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yesican.com.my/ |title= Yes, I Can Campaign advocating prevention of unplanned pregnancy|website=www.yesican.com.my |access-date=7 April 2011 |archive-date=14 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614234721/http://www.yesican.com.my/ |url-status=dead }}{{title missing|date=May 2022}}</ref>

In 2013, Henry was included in [[Forbes]]'s list of top Asian philanthropists for her contribution in "helping the many refugees from war-torn Somalia who had found their way to Malaysia".<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoppisch/2013/05/29/48-heroes-of-philanthropy-2/2/ 48 Heroes Of Philanthropy]. Retrieved 22 October 2013.</ref>

In 2016, in conjunction with the holy month of [[Ramadan]], Henry launched a personal fundraiser under World Vision Malaysia to raise money for displaced [[Syrians|Syrian]] nationals seeking refuge in [[Lebanon]].<ref>[http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/06/20/deborah-henry-launches-fundraiser-for-syrian-refugees/ Deborah Henry launches fundraiser for Syrian refugees] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625001507/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2016/06/20/deborah-henry-launches-fundraiser-for-syrian-refugees/ |date=25 June 2016 }}. Retrieved 11 July 2016.</ref>

Henry became one of [[Malaysian AIDS Council|Malaysian AIDS Foundation]] Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter in 2018 joining the likes of [[Siti Nurhaliza|Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza]], [[Aaron Aziz|Datuk Aaron Aziz]], Bob Yusof, [[Dayang Nurfaizah]], Joey G and Fahrin Ahmad to spread safe sex awareness in Malaysia. She will also be emceeing the 2018 Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award Gala Dinner alongside Fahrin Ahmad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaymail.com/s/1702556/red-ribbon-celebrity-supporter-deborah-henry-on-the-importance-of-talking-a|title=Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporter Deborah Henry on the importance of talking about safe sex|access-date=14 December 2018|date=12 December 2018|author=Chris Mohan|publisher=Malay Mail|df=dmy-all|archive-date=13 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213141558/https://www.malaymail.com/s/1702556/red-ribbon-celebrity-supporter-deborah-henry-on-the-importance-of-talking-a|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Henry married Malaysian entrepreneur, Dr Rajiv Bhanot, on 27 February 2017 in a ceremony held at [[Udaipur]], India.<ref name=tieknot>[http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/02/27/deborah-henry-ties-the-knot-former-miss-malaysia-and-entrepreneur-hold-ceremony-in-rajasthan/ Deborah Henry ties the knot]. Retrieved 14 May 2017.</ref> They met when Henry was sixteen years old.<ref name=tieknot/>

==References==
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<ref name=budley>{{cite web|title=Around '{{sic|Supr|ise|nolink=y}} Birthday Party For Deborah Henry'|url=https://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=ms&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.budiey.com%2Fsekitar-suprise-birthday-party-for-deborah-henry%2F|access-date=14 March 2011|publisher=budley.com|date=25 July 2008}}</ref>

<ref name="mumalaysia">{{cite web |title=Deborah Henry crowned as New Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 |url=http://2011.missuniversemalaysia.com.my/2011/01/deborah-priya-henry-is-miss-universe-malaysia-2011/ |publisher=missuniversemalaysia.com.my |access-date=16 February 2011 |date=27 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225054727/http://2011.missuniversemalaysia.com.my/2011/01/deborah-priya-henry-is-miss-universe-malaysia-2011/ |archive-date=25 February 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref>

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<ref name="top16">{{cite news
 |title        = China wins Miss World
 |url          = http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/12/2/nation/19642975&sec=nation
 |newspaper    = [[Malaysia Star]]
 |access-date  = 16 February 2011
 |date         = 2 December 2007
 |url-status   = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20121023214617/http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp%3Ffile%3D/2007/12/2/nation/19642975
 |archive-date = 23 October 2012
 |df           = dmy
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<ref name="star">{{cite news |title=Another crown for Deborah |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/28/nation/7890026&sec=nation |newspaper=[[Malaysia Star]] |access-date=16 February 2011 |date=28 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302142516/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2011%2F1%2F28%2Fnation%2F7890026&sec=nation |archive-date=2 March 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref>

<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Deborah Priya Henry|url=http://www.missworld.com/bio/bio.sps?iBiographyID=92923|access-date=16 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025033813/http://www.missworld.com/bio/bio.sps?iBiographyID=92923|archive-date=25 October 2007}}</ref>

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