Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Lourdes FIGUEROA
Age :  23
Height :  173
Languages :  Spanish, English & Learning Italian

BIOGRAPHY

Lourdes currently works in PR and hopes to progress further in this profession and work for an international firm. She enjoys all types of dance, in particular: salsa, meringue, samba, Punta, belly and Spanish dancing. Lourdes is also learning to play the flute and the piano. She describes herself as a balanced individual who treats everyone equally.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Guatemala is one of the most diverse countries in Central America. It is famous for its coffee, nature and its people. It has a population of 14.7 million; the national language is Spanish with 24 indigenous languages. Tikal is one of the most important Mayan sites and perhaps its most famous place.

Future ambitions ?

To continue academic training, personal development and to start a family.

Describe yourself

I am a balanced person who treats everyone equally. I am grateful to all that life has given me. I am a determined, positive and perseverant individual.

Personal Motto?

The important thing in life is not to try to beat others. It is about ourselves.

Favourite food ?

Spanish food, paella.

Favourite Music / Books ?

The purpose driven, life author, Rick Warren.

Do you have any pets ?

Yes! I have two Cocker Spaniels.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

I will never forget the day my parents congratulated me for having the highest average recognition in my class. I am proud of the day my current job hired me.

Special Talents ?

Spanish dancing and realism paintings.

Any other interesting facts ?

International trading and business.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Siera Monique ROBERTSON
Age :  21
Height :  176.5
Languages :  English & Chamoru

BIOGRAPHY

Siera is currently a student hoping to become a successful lawyer. Hobbies include: going to the beach, reading, listening to live music and volleyball. Siera’s personal motto is: ‘Live, Laugh, Love – dare to dream but reach to succeed.’ Besides traditional food from Guam, Siera loves Italian food.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Guam is a considerably small island consisting of many different cultures who have adapted to the local lifestyle. Respect is highly valued.

Future ambitions ?

To travel the world, to speak my native language and play a musical instrument.

Describe yourself

I am outgoing without being overly friendly. I take myself seriously while enjoying a sense of humour.

Personal Motto?

Live, laugh, love. Dare to dream but reach to succeed.

Favourite food ?

Besides the food of my homeland, I love Italian food.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I love all music. I mostly listen to reggae, hip hop and alternative rock. My favourite books are ‘The Secret’, ‘The Alchemist’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘The Lord of the Flies’.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moments are when I inspire someone to be better.

Special Talents ?

I play volleyball.

Any other interesting facts ?

I enjoy listening to live music and learning history.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Violaine Frederique GRAINVILLE
Age :  20
Height :  171
Languages :  French, Creole, English & Spanish

BIOGRAPHY

Violaine has a bachelor degree in geography and her future ambition is to become a journalist or producer. Her hobbies include: art, reading, travelling and visiting museums.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Guadeloupe constitutes a crossroad of cultures and a variety of landscapes.

Future ambitions ?

I want to become a journalist, producer and art director. I long to have my own magazine and television program.

Describe yourself

I am intelligent, natural and generous but ambitious. I am unique. I am a good girl.

Personal Motto?

Small voice, small body. Strong woman, strong mentality.

Favourite food ?

I like all dishes of all continents. I like to discover.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I listen to all types of music. I read Shan Sa biographies.

Do you have any pets?

I have two cats: a blue Persian and a white cat.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

I was the first of my generation of relatives to obtain a high school diploma and bachelors degree. Everybody was proud.

Special Talents ?

Art direction.

Any other interesting facts ?

I am interested in environmental protection, in particular natural sites and the biological variety.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Michelle GILLINGWATER PEDERSEN
Age :  23
Height :  173
Languages :  English, Spanish & Danish

BIOGRAPHY

Michelle currently works as a Marketing and Events Assistant for a Swiss private bank. She hopes to further her career in the private banking sector. Michelle plays the saxophone and enjoys horse riding and baking - her grandmother’s cooking is her favourite.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

Gibraltar is a beautiful and vibrant country. It is at the most southern point of Europe opposite Africa. Gibraltar is a very small country with around 30,000 inhabitants. Gibraltar is a peninsular mostly surrounded by sea and a stone-throw from Spain. There is a wide variety of culture and religion.

Future ambitions ?

To further my career in the private banking sector.

Describe yourself

I am motivated, committed, determined and a hard-working person who is very loyal, especially to those that I love and care about. I am a traditional woman who respects family values and the importance of integrity within oneself.

Personal Motto?

Don’t allow fear to prevent you from pursuing your dreams.

Favourite food ?

I particularly love Italian food however my grandmother’s cooking definitely takes the leads.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite songs are ‘Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ by Foreigner, ‘Living on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi and ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston.

Do you have any pets ?

I have a dog called Sandi and she is considered the sixth member of my family. She is a cross poodle and shih-tzu.

Any other interesting facts ?

Horse riding, modelling and baking.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My most memorable day was the day my boyfriend of 5 and half years got down on one and knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes!

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Stephanie Adwoa Adjeiwaa KARIKARI
Age :  19
Height :  175
Languages :  Twi, Setswana & English

BIOGRAPHY

Stephanie is currently a student with an ambition to become a political lawyer and economist. Her hobbies include: swimming, basketball, dancing and interacting with people. Stephanie loves animals and has a pet dog called Mars. She describes herself as generous and fun to be around.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My country is located in west Africa and has the biggest man-made dam. My country was also the first African country to produce a Secretary General for the United Nations.

Future ambitions ?

To be a political lawyer and economist whilst owning many businesses.

Describe yourself

I am generous and fun to be with but, most importantly, I am determined and disciplined even though I make mistakes.

Personal Motto?

To be wise and successful, you need to go through obstacles.

Favourite food ?

My favourite dish is a local dish called fufu.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite music is R&B, soul and gospel because I believe I can relate to it. My favourite book is ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

Do you have any pets?

I love animals! I have a dog called Mars.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

The proudest moment of my life was when I realised I had the ability to impact on peoples lives, both the young and elderly.

Special Talents ?

Fashion designing, acting and making people laugh.

Any other interesting facts ?

I enjoy photography and reading.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Sabrina-Nathalie Reitz
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BIOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Clemence Marie OLEKSY
Age :  20
Height :  176
Languages :  French, English & Spanish

BIOGRAPHY

Clemence has a degree in economics and social studies and hopes to study for a masters in Human Resources. Her hobbies include reading, horse riding and photography.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

I live in Vichy which is in the centre of France. This little city is known for gingham, beauty products (L’Oreal) and the pastille.

Future ambitions ?

Human resources director.

Describe yourself

I am a generous, sympathetic and sincere person. I love animals, people and discovering other cultures.

Personal Motto?

We shall never know all the good property which a simple smile can able of making (Mother Theresa).

Favourite food ?

Veal stew in a white sauce.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I really enjoy pop music and I like love stories and detective novels.

Do you have any pets?

I have one cat called Satin since the age of 5.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My most memorable day was the day I arrived in the Maldives. People welcomed us with local dancing and songs. I found it very moving and touching.

Special Talents ?

Magic tricks.

Any other interesting facts ?

I am interested in travel.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Sara Aini Josefina SIEPPI
Age : 20
Height : 173
Languages : Finnish, English & Swedish

BIOGRAPHY

Sara is currently a sales woman hoping to enter the beauty profession. Hobbies include: going to the gym, jogging and fashion blogging. Sara’s favourite music is pop and she describes herself as a very happy and positive person.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

It is small and peaceful. My hometown, Tornio, is situated in Lapland, Finland.

Future ambitions ?

I want to work in the beauty business.

Describe yourself

I am a very happy and positive person. I really enjoy meeting new people.

Personal Motto?

Live in the moment.

Favourite food ?

My favourite food is Chinese.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite music is pop.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moment was when I enrolled into higher education.

Any other interesting facts ?

I am interested in reading fashion blogs. I enjoy the gym and jogging.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Melkam ENDALE
Age :  21
Height :  173
Languages :  English

BIOGRAPHY

Melkam is currently a university student hoping to change the image of her home country. Melkam’s favourite books are the Harry Potter series and she enjoys writing poems and playing football in her spare time. Melkam’s personal motto is: ‘Everything happens for a reason.’

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My hometown is a town which is covered with cultural and historical elements but is very beautiful.

Future ambitions ?

To help change the image of my country and be part of many humanitarian activities.

Describe yourself

I am there for everyone.

Personal Motto?

Everything happens for a reason.

Favourite food ?

Salad, and our traditional food, Kitjo.

Favourite Music / Books ?

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.

Special Talents ?

I am fond of writing poetry.

Any other interesting facts ?

Listening to Yanni and Kenny G’s classical.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Alize Lily MOUNTER
Age :  22
Height :  180
Languages :  English

BIOGRAPHY

Alize is at University studying Journalism which she hopes will lead to a career in the media. Alize describes herself as a kind, generous and down to earth person. Hobbies include: running, reading, writing and all types of dancing.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

I live and study in one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world.

Future ambitions ?

To pursue a successful career in broadcasting and journalism.

Describe yourself

I would say I am a very kind and down to earth person, with a very generous and warm heart. I genuinely enjoy helping others and filling peoples’ lives with joy.

Personal Motto?

Follow your dreams no matter how far out of reach they seem.

Favourite food ?

Sushi and Italian.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite band is the ‘Kings of Leon’ and I like indie, electro/house, jazz, and ‘The Beatles’. My favourite books are ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and ‘PS. I Love You’.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have two cats. One British blue and the other a tortoise shell.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My most memorable day was spending the day on a beach in Portugal with great-grandmother who was 86 years old.

Special Talents ?

Acting, writing and dancing.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name :  Karen Marcela CASTRO QUINTANILLA
Age :  17
Height :  172
Languages :  Spanish

BIOGRAPHY

Karen is in her last year of high school and aims to become a gourmet chef after being inspired by her grandfathers cooking. Her hobbies include: playing the flute, painting, Arabic dancing and reading.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

El Salvador is a country with many attributes and potential, a great culture and it has honest working citizens. San Salvador is a relatively small city, full of jobs and working and active people, everything is very close.

Future ambitions ?

I want to be a gourmet chef and have my own restaurant.

Describe yourself

I am someone who always seeks to be happy and cheerful; I am strong, charismatic and perseverance.

Personal Motto?

Life goes on. I think life is beautiful no matter how big any problem, whatever happens we have to keep living with a big smile on our face.

Favourite food ?

Mexican food. I love Oreo cheesecake and every dessert with strawberries.

Favourite Music / Books ?

I like music from England and instrumental music; to be specific I love ‘The Beatles’. My favourite book is ‘The John Lennon Life’ by Philip Norman.

Do you have any pets?

I love animals but do not have any myself.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

I enjoy every family birthday because I have a very close family.

Special Talents ?

I play the flute.

Any other interesting facts ?

I can Arabic dance.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011

Name :  Maria Veronica VARGAS
Age :  21
Height :  175
Languages :  Spanish & English

BIOGRAPHY

Maria is studying Journalism at University and currently works for her local radio station. Her future ambition is to publish her own book. Hobbies include: poetry, dance and playing basketball with her brothers.

INTERVIEW

Tell us a little something about your Country ?

My country, Ecuador, is known for its diversity in culture and traditions.

Future ambitions ?

I want to travel around the world and learn about all the different cultures and traditions and I want to extend all the help I can to those in need.

Describe yourself

People describe me as a very funny person and very sincere.

Personal Motto?

Life is a wonderful gift; don’t let it be something you put to waste.

Favourite food ?

There is a typical dish in my country called locro de papas. It’s like a potato soup.

Favourite Music / Books ?

My favourite book is ‘The Art of Love’ by Eric Fromm.

Do you have any pets ?

We have two schnauzer dogs called Dora and Horacio.

What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?

My proudest moment was when my little brother was born. I will never forget this day.

Special Talents ?

I am able to dance the national dance of my country.

Any other interesting facts ?

I like Mario Benedetti poetry. I like to run and play basketball with my brothers and friends.

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011 > Macedonia >
* Miss Macedonia 2011 - Vesna Jakimovska
* Miss Macedonia 2010 - Stefani Borsova

Vesna Jakimovska was crowned Miss Macedonia 2011 at the Roger Piano Music Hall in Skopje on september 28, 2011. She is 20 year old and will represent the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6.

The first runner-up was Nikolina Kuzmanova; the second runner-up was Stefani Stojceska.

 
Vesna Jakimovska Crowned Miss Macedonia 2011

Vesna Jakimovska Miss Macedonia 2011 and her runners-up

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* Miss Macedonia 2011 - Vesna Jakimovska
* Miss Macedonia 2010 - Stefani Borsova

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Miss Michigan Teen USA 2012 will take place on October 1, 2011. WINNER will represent Michigan in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant. Taylor Teresa Sherman Miss Michigan Teen USA 2011 (photo above) will crown her successor at the end of this event.

Miss Teen USA 2012 , the 30st Miss Teen USA pageant. It will be held in 2012. Miss Teen USA 2011, Danielle Doty of Texas Teen USA will crown her successor at the end of this event.

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