Regina Askia-Williams is a Nigerian-born, American-based actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder. Here are five fun facts about her:
Regina Askia-Williams was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 1989 and Miss Unilag 1988. Read also: Regina Daniels celebrates mother, Rita Daniels as she bags political appointment
She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and received her degree from Wagner College in the United States.
Askia-Williams is a healthcare and educational activist, television producer, writer, and public speaker. Read also: Road to 1 billion – Celebrities reacts as Funke Akindele set to break her own record
She represented Nigeria at Miss Charm International held in Leningrad, Russia, and came second. She also made history by becoming the first Nigerian at Miss International in Japan, where she made an impact with the most outstanding traditional costume.
Askia-Williams is married to American Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Williams, nephew of Ron Everette (founder of KWANZA) and grandson of Fess Williams (famous American Jazz). Together the couple has two children Teesa Olympia and Rudolph Junior in addition to her first-born.