Tania Dawson
Tania Pauline Dawson (born 2 January 1993) is a New Zealand actress, singer, teacher, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss New Zealand 2016. She represented New Zealand at Miss Universe 2016. Personal life. Dawson was born and raised in Waiuku. Her mother is a Filipino from Santa Maria, Pangasinan. Dawson completed a Bachelor of Arts double major in drama and film/television and media studies from the University of Auckland, where she also received a graduate diploma in secondary teaching. She is currently working as a media studies and drama teacher at Southern Cross Campus. Acting  career. Dawson worked with many stars such as Murray Edmond, Maya Dalziel, Sally Stockwell and Mike Edwards. she usually play in Short Films. Pageantry. Miss New Zealand 2016. On 3 September 2016, during the final night, Dawson was crowned Miss New Zealand 2016 and competed at Miss Universe 2016 in the Philippines. Miss Universe 2016. Dawson represented New Zealand at Miss Universe 2016 but Unplaced.