Nazanin Afshin-Jam the first runner-up to Miss World 2003 pageant held in Sanya, China, was born in Tehran, Iran and migrated to Canada in 1981. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a double major degree in Political Science and International Relations and has studied in France and England. She is also an international model and actress. She was the Miss World Canada 2003 in Toronto. 

Nazanin had achieved many service awards for volunteer work, education and has had special training in public speaking, dance, competitive sports, Broadcast Journalism and survival skills. She has appeared in several television shows, movies and music videos. Nazanin's passion is exploring and she has traveled extensively around the world. She is also a pilot and is licensed for both powered aircraft and gliders and has achieved the highest rank in The Royal Canadian Air Cadets. 

She lives in Vancouver balancing a successful career as a model, actress and Global Youth Facilitator.