SAWINAH ROCTUS IS MISS VOLUPTOUS COLOMBIA 2026

Miss Voluptuous Colombia

My name is Sawinah Maria Fernanda Roctus, I am 28 years old, and on the 7th of May 1998, I was born in beautiful Colombia.

Just 128 days later, I arrived in the Netherlands with my adoptive parents. Since then, I have lived in different places all across this beautiful country, which I now call home.

But Colombia has always remained a part of me.

For the past six years, I have been involved in the world of pageantry. At the same time, I began another journey: discovering my Colombian roots and exploring what it means to be both Colombian and Dutch.

Now, those two journeys come together as I compete for the international title of Miss Voluptuous international.

For me, this journey is about more than pageantry. It is about identity, representation, self-acceptance and embracing every part of the woman I have become.

I am Colombian by birth, Dutch by upbringing, and proudly both at heart.

Welcome to my journey.

YOU'RE THE VOICE - PLATFORM

You’re the Voice

Find your voice. Own your story. Live authentically.

My platform, You’re the Voice, is inspired by Tara McDonald’s World Pride anthem and my belief that every voice deserves to be heard.

As a mental health and LGBTQIA+ advocate, I know what it means to speak up, use my voice and be the change I want to see.

Through You’re the Voice, I advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, LGBTQIA+ safety, Youth Pride, inclusion and identity. I use art, creativity and drag to inspire change and celebrate the freedom to be yourself.

I also read to children about inclusion, diversity and being proud of who they are. Because I believe learning to accept and love yourself starts at a young age.

Using your voice does not always mean being the loudest person in the room. It means having the courage to be yourself, to stand up for others and to create a world where everyone has the freedom to belong.

Because when we learn to love ourselves, there will be less room for hate in the world.

Your story matters. Your voice matters.

SPEAK UP! AND BE THE CHANGE.

AMBASSADOR Mi Barrio Mi Sueño Foundation

Mi Barrio Mi Sueño is a foundation that supports children, women, and families in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Medellín, Colombia. Their goal is to create more opportunities and provide a safe environment where people can learn, grow, and build a better future. They organize different activities, such as English lessons, creative activities, and boxing classes for girls and women. These activities help people develop new skills, gain confidence, and become more independent.

Another important initiative is the Madres del Barrio project. In this project, single mothers from disadvantaged neighborhoods in Medellín make handmade jewelry, such as bracelets. These products are sold to support the mothers and their families, including through sales in the Netherlands. This gives the women an opportunity to earn an income using their own skills and work towards a more stable future.

Mi Barrio Mi Sueño also supports families with basic necessities when needed. Through all these different projects, the foundation aims to reduce inequality and create better opportunities for the local community.

As an ambassador for Mi Barrio Mi Sueño, I hope I can contribute by selling their handmade jewelry and raising awareness about the foundation. I also hope to attend different events where I can share their story, explain the work they do, and encourage more people to support their projects.