A Dream Deferred, Not Denied
Beáta Bena Green knows rejection well. The actress and model, once part of the beloved soap 7de Laan, recently shared that her application to Miss South Africa 2025 was turned down for the fourth time. Despite this, she remains gracious. In an Instagram video she posted, she admitted it hurts, yet declared she’s learned more than she lost.
From the Teen Stage to the Main Competition
Her journey into pageantry began years ago. In 2013 she won the title of Miss Teenager South Africa, earning recognition early. Since then she has tried repeatedly to reach the main Miss SA stage. This year she submitted yet again, hoping to be among the finalists. When she did not make it, she publicly reflected on what it means to want something deeply, work for it, but still come away without the crown in hand.
Public Resonance: Fans Rally Behind Her
As soon as Beáta’s video surfaced, many South Africans took to her Instagram to express solidarity. Comments ranged from messages of encouragement to expressions of disappointment that someone with her passion wasn’t given more of an opportunity. Some followers argued that resilience counts as much as a title. Others said her honesty, showing both hurt and hope, made her more human in the eyes of the public.
The support also reveals something about local expectations: pageants still matter a lot in our culture. They are seen as platforms of visibility and of influence. And Beáta’s repeated attempts strike a chord; many feel connected to someone striving against odds they themselves know.
Family, Heritage, and Identity in Her Story
Beáta is no stranger to prominence. She hails from Western Cape, studied at Stellenbosch University, and is cousin to Tamaryn Green, Miss South Africa 2018 and 1st runner-up at Miss Universe that year. That connection adds both expectation and mentorship potential.
Her roles on television, including 7de Laan and Arendsvlei, have allowed audiences to see both her performance and her personality. She balances being known for on-screen characters with being real off-screen: someone who dreams, fails, and persists.
Turning Rejection Into Reflection
In her video, Beáta spoke about how not being selected “sucks.” Yet she also said sometimes you don’t get what you want even though you worked hard. But often you do get what you need, and other doors open.
That kind of perspective shows growth. She’s not walking away in bitterness. She is acknowledging disappointment but also claiming agency in what comes next. She encourages the finalists, cheering them on, even while knowing she’s not among them.
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Why Her Story Matters
In a world where social media spotlights success, Beáta reminds us that failure is part of the journey. In South Africa, pageants can launch careers and open doors for modelling, public speaking, and brand partnerships. But not everyone who competes gets chosen, and yet many still make valuable connections, build public profiles, and learn about themselves.
Her story also underscores the emotional labour behind public dreams. The courage to try again after being passed over is real work. Every “no” carries weight. But as Beáta shows, sometimes the attempt itself shifts you forward.
What’s Next?
At the time of her post there is no indication that she will quit trying. Whether she applies again, shifts focus to other avenues such as acting, modelling, or using her platform in other ways, she has already won something important: public respect.
Regardless of future results, Beáta Bena Green’s open-hearted response to rejection may be just as significant as winning any crown.
Source: Briefly News
Featured Image: The South African
