Jyoti Kishanji Amge(born 16 December 1993)[1]is an Indian actress notable for being the world's shortest living woman according to theGuinness World Records.[4][5][6]
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 Amge at age 18, in 2011 | ||||||||||
| Born | 16 December 1993[1] Nagpur,Maharashtra,India | |||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Model,actress | |||||||||
| Known for | World's shortest living woman | |||||||||
| Height | 62.8 cm (2 ft3⁄4in)[2] | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2020–present | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 1.2 million[3] | |||||||||
| Total views | 504 million[3] | |||||||||
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Last updated:23 November 2024 | ||||||||||
Following Amge's 18th birthday on 16 December 2011, she was officially declared the world's shortest living woman byGuinness World Recordswith a height of62.8 centimetres (2 ft3⁄4in).[7][8]Her restricted height is due to a genetic disorder calledprimordial dwarfism.[9][1]
In 2012, she met the world's shortest man,Chandra Bahadur DangiofNepal.The pair posed together for the 57th edition of theGuinness World Records.[10]
On 21 November 2024, she met for the first timeRumeysa Gelgi,the tallest living woman in the world, at theSavoy HotelinLondon.[11]
Media appearances
editAmge, together withTeo Mammucari,co-hostedLo show dei recordin 2012 on the Italian channelCanale 5.
Amge was featured in the 2009 documentary titledBody Shock:Two Foot Tall Teen.[7]She was also a guest participant onBigg Boss 6.
On 13 August 2014, Amge was cast in the fourth season ofAmerican Horror Story: Freak Showwhere she appeared as Ma Petite[12][7]which premiered 8 October 2014.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Body Shock | Herself | Episode: "Two Foot Tall Teen" |
| 2012–2013 | Bigg Boss 6 | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 2014–2015 | American Horror Story: Freak Show | Ma Petite | 12 episodes |
| 2018 | Maatharam | — | Short film |
| 2020 | World's Smallest Woman: Meet Jyoti | Herself | TLC network,aired in July 2020 |
Social service
editAmge participated with theNagpur Policeto urge Indian citizens to stay at home during theCOVID-19 lockdown in India.[14]
Gallery
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Amge being measured by Guinness World Records -
Statue of Jyoti Amge at theWax museumin Lonavala
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abc"New world's smallest woman: Ten things you need to know about Jyoti Amge".Guinness World Records.14 December 2011.Retrieved16 December2015.
Born on 16 December 1993 (28), in Jaipur Jyoti measures 61.95 cm (2 ft) tall
- ^"World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge's house burgled in Nagpur, cash and jewellery stolen".Mumbai Mirror.20 November 2019.
- ^ab"About Jyoti Amge Official Guinness World Record Holder".YouTube.
- ^"Tiny Teenager Stands Tall Despite Her Height of 23 Inches".Fox News.Fox News Channel.9 April 2008.Retrieved20 July2008.
- ^"World's shortest woman appeals to Indians to observe coronavirus lockdown - Jyoti Amge, 26, who is 62.8 cm tall, took to the streets of Nagpur to urge compliance".The Guardian.13 April 2020.
- ^"Guinness World Records recognises Edward Niño Hernández as the world's shortest man".Gulf Today.
- ^abcChaturvedi, Swati (17 April 2020)."Stay home, bond with family, urges Jyoti Amge, world's shortest woman".Hindustan Times.
- ^"Prajakta Mali enjoys a fangirl moment with World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge; read post - Times of India".The Times of India.6 March 2020.
- ^"Meet the World's Shortest Woman: 26-Year-Old Actress Jyoti Amage".PEOPLE.Retrieved10 February2021.
- ^"World's shortest man, woman meet for first time".foxnews.colom.29 August 2012.Retrieved13 March2013.
- ^Lynn Rusk (20 November 2024)."World's tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea in London".Retrieved21 November2024.
- ^Bucksbaum, Sydney (13 August 2014)."Meet American Horror Story: Freak Show's Newest Addition: Jyoti Amge, the World's Smallest Woman!".E!.Retrieved14 August2014.
- ^Service, Tribune News."Heads turn as world's smallest woman Jyoti Amge arrives to vote in Nagpur".Tribuneindia News Service.Retrieved16 March2021.
- ^"Gandhigiri to corona helmet: Cops get creative to keep people indoors".The Economic Times.15 April 2020.
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