NEW YORK, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens when three of prettiest girls in the world become roommates? MTV''s newest reality series "Pageant Place," premiering Wednesday, October 10th at 10:30pm ET/PT, goes behind the sashes and crowns to answer that very question and shows the world what happens to beauty queens after they win. The 8-episode series follows Miss Universe Riyo Mori, Miss USA Rachel Smith and Miss Teen USA Katie Blair as they reign and live together for one year in a New York City high- rise apartment. It''s a long-held tradition of the Miss Universe Organization for title holders to room together annually and the series marks the first time viewers will get to see the girls'' home away from the spotlight.
Adding to the glamour and drama is Blair''s successor, Miss Teen USA 2007, Hilary Cruz who moves in mid-season, and former Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner, who serves as unofficial peer advisor to the beauty queens throughout the season. Dropping by to check-in and make sure they all stay on track is Donald J. Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization which produces the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants annually. Titleholders and roomies for one year, Riyo, Rachel, Katie and Hilary are out to prove to the world that they''re more than just pretty faces. As they maintain a grueling schedule, become sudden stars and learn to temper the natural jealousies and friendships that arise, the girls have a now sober Tara to guide them away from the temptations and unrelenting attention that led to her notoriety when she was Miss USA.
The cameras show all the triumphs, fun and drama, as they deal with being plucked from obscurity and learn what it takes to be Queen. Crossing the globe to become Miss Universe, 20-year-old Riyo attempts to handle the culture shock of being so far from her home in Japan and her sick grandmother who raised her; 22-year-old Rachel struggles to step out of the shadow of her predecessor''s notorious reign and leave her own mark; in addition to weathering the challenges of a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Josh, 19-year-old Katie prepares to relinquish her crown to 18-year-old Hilary and step out of the limelight she has grown accustomed to; and Tara, now 21- years-old, tries to rebuild a reputation that was almost destroyed during her reign and impart some crucial wisdom to her four counterparts.
Starting Wednesday, September 26th, viewers can log onto MTV.com for cast profiles, interviews and photo flipbooks; weekly episode trailers and quizzes; and the inside scoop on what it was like to film the show from the beauty queens'' personal blogs. In addition, Riyo, Rachel, Katie, Hilary and Tara will share their top beauty tips and music playlists so site visitors can learn everything from how they apply their makeup for a fashion shoot to what music they listen to when they work out. Full "Pageant Place" episodes will also be made available for download on iTunes.
"Pageant Place" is Executive Produced by Evolution Film & Tape, Inc., The Miss Universe Organization and Trump Productions. Douglas Ross, Greg Stewart and Kathleen French serve as Executive Producers for Evolution Film & Tape, Inc. Paula M. Shugart is President and Executive Producer for the Miss Universe Organization and Donald J. Trump and Andy Litinsky are Executive Producers for Trump Productions. The series is a co-production from Evolution Film & Tape, Inc. and the Miss Universe Organization. Co-Executive Producing for Evolution are Joe DeVito and Russ Heldt. Drew Tappon, Jackie French and Lauren Dolgen are the executives overseeing the project for MTV.
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc., is one of the world''s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 80 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
About The Miss Universe Organization
The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA and MISS TEEN USA competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal, Inc. partnership. Utilizing its global grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness and increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, Global Health Council, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Gilda''s Club, the women who champion these causes during their reign are armed to impact women today. The titleholders of the Miss Universe Organization personify the combination of beauty and intelligence that defines the 21st Century.
About Evolution Film & Tape, Inc.
Since 1987, Evolution Film & Tape, Inc. has forged a reputation as a bold, innovative provider of non-fiction programming. Evolution''s productions have spanned the broadcast and cable spectrums, with commercial success and critical acclaim in virtually all formats and genres. Current productions include Disney''s long running Movie Surfers, Bravo''s outrageous The Real Housewives of Orange County, TLC''s 10 Years Younger, HGTV''s upcoming Desperate Spaces, as well as Court TV''s docu-drama, Beach Patrol. Previous programming includes MTV''s Yo Momma, VH1''s Bands Reunited, ABC Family''s teen reality hit, Switched!, TLC''s Clean Sweep, and the reality comedies, The Adam Carolla Project (TLC) and He''s a Lady (TBS), as well as Evolution''s first tele- feature, Now You See It, for Disney Channel, and the award-winning feature documentary, Camp Out (LOGO).Evolution''s highly regarded docu-soaps include Bug Juice, Totally Hoops and Totally in Tune for Disney Channel, as well as Bravo''s groundbreaking series Gay Weddings and Boy Meets Boy.
About Trump Productions, LLC
Donald J. Trump is the Chairman/CEO of Trump Productions LLC. Based in Los Angeles, Trump Productions LLC is the television production and entertainment business arm of the privately held Trump Organization. Trump Productions LLC is an Executive Producer of many network and cable television shows including six seasons of the NBC worldwide hit show, "The Apprentice," in association with Mark Burnett Productions. Another edition of the "Apprentice" featuring celebrity contestants is currently in production in NYC for an early 2008 airing on NBC. Additionally, Donald J. Trump is co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization with NBC Universal and Executive Producer of the "Miss Universe," "Miss USA" and "Miss Teen USA" Pageants.
Source: MTV and JRJ
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
West Africa: Grand Debut for West Africa Beauty Pageant
By Ifechi Okoh - Lagos
IFECHI OKOH reports that the West Africa Beauty Pageant which is currently receiving finishing touches from the organizers is billed to be the mother of all beauty pageants in the continent.
CONVINCED that West Africa is not only blessed with mineral resources, ebony-skinned Tosin Fagbemi a world-class musician, and great sculptor has established a powerful framework for a successful first ever West Africa Beauty Pageant.
However, Fagbemi did not rely only on his zeal. He also banks on unique methods evolved to record resounding success.
Like a craftsman poised to churn out a master piece, Fagbemi eats, sleeps and wakes up, thinking of how best to prosecute successfully this project which he considers one of the best things that will ever happen in the West African sub region.
So far, preparation have reached advanced stage and have gulped good amount of money, time, creativity and energy. He has also reached out to various West African countries like Ghana, Benin Republic, Togo, Cote de vire e.t.c. for assistance.
Fagbemi disclosed that he has had useful and far reaching discussions with prospective sponsor companies and chief executive officers in some West African countries.
In Ghana, Fagbemi held fruitful discussions with the CEO of Reliance Services, Alex Kwasi Bruks who has been in the beauty pageant business for years.
The contact did not only afford him the chance of tapping from such experience and expertise. It provided him with the golden chance to meet another Ghana-based pageant management guru, Uni-African Services, headed by Mukaila Ahmed Akuamoah, whose company is celebrated for project management, advertising and research operations.
Fagbemi disclosed that Akuamoah was willing to do business with him and organizers of the first ever West Africa Beauty Pageant.
He has also held deliberation with Togo's ETS LE comporain CEO, Alex G Sossor.
Fagbemi who also oversees Fontana Blu Corporate Eatery in Surulere, recalled with satisfaction that his trip to some West African countries was a success story in all ramifications.
The initiator emphasised that a solid foundation has been laid for the project and that the success made so far will not be jeopardised.
As a result, he maintains that he has been in constant contact with all the CEO of the companies contacted earlier, reviewing and evaluating the project in line with emerging needs and interests.
Satisfied with the success recorded so far during his West African tour, Fagbemi has now turned his attention to Nigeria, where the pageant would hold. He said his efforts is beginning to yield results.
The final actualization of this project which he maintains would make a bold statement on the hidden African natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Companies contacted in Nigeria includes Guinness Nigeria Plc, Maximum Digital Ltd, the official representative of all energy drink, headed by Maxwell Wezianya, F.C. Matrix, owned by Michael Damisa, Hair Company Ltd, managed by Rita Idechen, who is well respected for her company's hair treatment wizardry.
Others include Felvin Associates headed by Okey Felix Okeke, Winco company managed by Ifeanyi Okafor, EKO Bank, City People, Acada and Network Magazines.
All these corporate concerns according to Fagbemi are poised to actualize the project amid all odds.
He maintains that with their concerted efforts to record resounding success, "God will crown our efforts".
Source: All Africa
IFECHI OKOH reports that the West Africa Beauty Pageant which is currently receiving finishing touches from the organizers is billed to be the mother of all beauty pageants in the continent.
CONVINCED that West Africa is not only blessed with mineral resources, ebony-skinned Tosin Fagbemi a world-class musician, and great sculptor has established a powerful framework for a successful first ever West Africa Beauty Pageant.
However, Fagbemi did not rely only on his zeal. He also banks on unique methods evolved to record resounding success.
Like a craftsman poised to churn out a master piece, Fagbemi eats, sleeps and wakes up, thinking of how best to prosecute successfully this project which he considers one of the best things that will ever happen in the West African sub region.
So far, preparation have reached advanced stage and have gulped good amount of money, time, creativity and energy. He has also reached out to various West African countries like Ghana, Benin Republic, Togo, Cote de vire e.t.c. for assistance.
Fagbemi disclosed that he has had useful and far reaching discussions with prospective sponsor companies and chief executive officers in some West African countries.
In Ghana, Fagbemi held fruitful discussions with the CEO of Reliance Services, Alex Kwasi Bruks who has been in the beauty pageant business for years.
The contact did not only afford him the chance of tapping from such experience and expertise. It provided him with the golden chance to meet another Ghana-based pageant management guru, Uni-African Services, headed by Mukaila Ahmed Akuamoah, whose company is celebrated for project management, advertising and research operations.
Fagbemi disclosed that Akuamoah was willing to do business with him and organizers of the first ever West Africa Beauty Pageant.
He has also held deliberation with Togo's ETS LE comporain CEO, Alex G Sossor.
Fagbemi who also oversees Fontana Blu Corporate Eatery in Surulere, recalled with satisfaction that his trip to some West African countries was a success story in all ramifications.
The initiator emphasised that a solid foundation has been laid for the project and that the success made so far will not be jeopardised.
As a result, he maintains that he has been in constant contact with all the CEO of the companies contacted earlier, reviewing and evaluating the project in line with emerging needs and interests.
Satisfied with the success recorded so far during his West African tour, Fagbemi has now turned his attention to Nigeria, where the pageant would hold. He said his efforts is beginning to yield results.
The final actualization of this project which he maintains would make a bold statement on the hidden African natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Companies contacted in Nigeria includes Guinness Nigeria Plc, Maximum Digital Ltd, the official representative of all energy drink, headed by Maxwell Wezianya, F.C. Matrix, owned by Michael Damisa, Hair Company Ltd, managed by Rita Idechen, who is well respected for her company's hair treatment wizardry.
Others include Felvin Associates headed by Okey Felix Okeke, Winco company managed by Ifeanyi Okafor, EKO Bank, City People, Acada and Network Magazines.
All these corporate concerns according to Fagbemi are poised to actualize the project amid all odds.
He maintains that with their concerted efforts to record resounding success, "God will crown our efforts".
Source: All Africa
Yendi Phillips - A PURPOSED-FILLED BEAUTY
By Garfene Grandison & Janelle Nelson
Photos: Joseph WellingtonThe newly crowned Miss Jamaica World, Yendi Phillips is no doubt full of joy, beauty and confidence. Despite the stigma that is attached to beauty queens, Yendi proves to be a truly genuine individual in her own right, or as the Jamaican people call her, a true "artical" queen. Just a month after beng crowned Miss Jamaica World 2007, Yendi is still feeling blessed and says her father is even more elated than she is over her winning the Miss Jamaica World pageant.
Yendi spoke to us here at TEENage about her upcoming trip to Sanya, China on November 1st, in preparation for the last day of competition on December 1st. Here's what this "beauty with a purpose" had to say:
TEENage (TA): Why did you decide to enter the Miss Jamaica World Pageant?
Yendi Phillips (YP): Not because I thought it's based on being the most beautiful. There are a lot of things I envision for Jamaica, and the Miss Jamaica World competition was a platform from which to work.
TA: What are some of the challenges you faced during the pageant?
YP: Definitely not becoming disheartened, being able to stay focused. More than anything, to continue to grow through the entire process, both socially and psychologically. Apart from that, the grooming and speech lessons were a great challenge.
TA: Were there any embarrassing moments during the competition?
YP: (Laughs). I got a wedgy in front of the three judges. but I quickly pulled it out then laughed it off.
TA: What are you doing now in preparation for the Miss World competition?
YP: I'm in the gym all day, every day (21/2 hours in the morning and an hour in the evening). It might be hard to believe, but I'm a ruffian, so I do speech and grooming lessons daily.
TA: Have you learnt any Chinese in preparation for the competition?
YP: Yes, I learned how to say thank you: 'Xiexie' and hello: 'Ni hao'. However, I will be starting Chinese lessons soon so that I might be a bit more fluent in the language.
TA: What is your daily diet like?
YP: Take notes, 'cause the Jamaican people mus' sorry fi mi (laughs). I need to have six small meals a day to keep my metabolism high. So, meal 1: breakfast, half a cup of old-fashioned oatmeal, sweetened with a half of banana, no salt, no sugar, no milk. Three hours later: meal 2. A cup of some form of fish - normally tuna or sardine, fibrous and starchy vegetables - usually sweet potato and maybe lettuce and tomato and a piece of corn. Three hours after that, I repeat the same meal. Meal four: a protein shake. Meal five: proteins and vegetable; no starchy carbs. Meal six: five egg whites. I am not allowed to consume any salt, sugar, juice of any kind or pastry, (laughing). You know how long I want a cheese patty. So Jamaica, don't feel it's an extremely glamorous life all the time.
TA: Do you see yourself as a role model?
YP: Yes, absolutely (laughs). I think I have accomplished a lot at such a young age. I can say that my name can't be called in any scandal because I'm extremely focused and I think about what I do. The sky's the limit.
TA: How do you feel knowing that many TEENage girls consider you to be their role model?
YP: I feel fine because I saw myself as a role model before. I feel extremely privileged that people look up to me.
TA: We know that your mother died a couple of years ago, but how do you think she would feel about you winning the Miss Jamaica World title?
YP: She would be very proud. I have very supportive parents.
TA: It has been rumoured that you are hosting a benefit in aid of the Hurricane Dean victims. Is there any truth to it?
YP: It's a celebrity fashion show and a fundraiser intertwined to help those affected by Hurricane Dean. It will be on the 21st of October at 6:00 pm at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Present will be celebrities from all aspects of the different industries such as sports and entertainment. Designers who will be present at this benefit are Uzuri International, Carlton Brown and Nia Lis. To add to the excitement of the whole event, I will also be showcasing my wardrobe for the Miss Universe Pageant in China. Also to note, on the 20th of October there will be a book drive for libraries that were damaged during Dean. It will be tied in with my "beauty with a purpose" campaign for China.
TA: How will the money be distributed?
YP: It will be given to the respective ministries so that they can allocate the funds where they see fit.
TA: Beauty queens always try to portray an image of "Oh, I love children". Is this fake?
YP: Well, no, it isn't for me. I have taught kids from three to 18 at Edna Manley Junior Department. I think that it is important to nurture our children.
TA: Have you represented Jamaica before?
YP: Yes, I have in many respects. I remember as early as 11 years old when I travelled to Finland to represent Jamaica in a dance conference. I also represented my country in several other dance conferences. Attending school abroad [to pursue her Masters at University of Rochester in New York], in a way, was representing Jamaica.
TA: Do you think those experiences will help you in China?
YP: Of course, I think in life everything allows you to take something to the next level. I have no regrets because in everything, there is a lesson to be learnt.
TA: Will you use dance as your talent piece in the competition?
YP: (Laughs). I can't sing or act or twirl a baton, so yes, I will be dancing.
TA: Who will choreograph your dance piece?
YP: Sudanne Brown and myself. It will be a Jamaican modern dance with a little traditional music from Bob Marley and Buju Banton.
TA: What are some of the things people say to you when they see you on the streets?
YP: I hear a lot of people saying "you is a real 'artical' Miss Jamaica, down to earth, really natural and yuh a bring home di crown."
When TEENage asked the past student of St Andrew High School for Girls what advice she would give to girls who suffer from low self-esteem, Yendi had this to say: "People would never believe this, but I am one of those girls.
However, it is very important to understand how significant it is to love yourself, especially from within - you have to find the things you love and appreciate and focus on them. I also think it's important to be spiritually grounded. I am spiritually grounded and I love myself."
Yendi remains optimistic and has promised to make a supreme effort in China. "I will try my best to do as best I can to represent my country."
Source: The Jamaica Observer
Yendi spoke to us here at TEENage about her upcoming trip to Sanya, China on November 1st, in preparation for the last day of competition on December 1st. Here's what this "beauty with a purpose" had to say:
TEENage (TA): Why did you decide to enter the Miss Jamaica World Pageant?
Yendi Phillips (YP): Not because I thought it's based on being the most beautiful. There are a lot of things I envision for Jamaica, and the Miss Jamaica World competition was a platform from which to work.
TA: What are some of the challenges you faced during the pageant?
YP: Definitely not becoming disheartened, being able to stay focused. More than anything, to continue to grow through the entire process, both socially and psychologically. Apart from that, the grooming and speech lessons were a great challenge.
TA: Were there any embarrassing moments during the competition?
YP: (Laughs). I got a wedgy in front of the three judges. but I quickly pulled it out then laughed it off.
TA: What are you doing now in preparation for the Miss World competition?
YP: I'm in the gym all day, every day (21/2 hours in the morning and an hour in the evening). It might be hard to believe, but I'm a ruffian, so I do speech and grooming lessons daily.
TA: Have you learnt any Chinese in preparation for the competition?
YP: Yes, I learned how to say thank you: 'Xiexie' and hello: 'Ni hao'. However, I will be starting Chinese lessons soon so that I might be a bit more fluent in the language.
TA: What is your daily diet like?
YP: Take notes, 'cause the Jamaican people mus' sorry fi mi (laughs). I need to have six small meals a day to keep my metabolism high. So, meal 1: breakfast, half a cup of old-fashioned oatmeal, sweetened with a half of banana, no salt, no sugar, no milk. Three hours later: meal 2. A cup of some form of fish - normally tuna or sardine, fibrous and starchy vegetables - usually sweet potato and maybe lettuce and tomato and a piece of corn. Three hours after that, I repeat the same meal. Meal four: a protein shake. Meal five: proteins and vegetable; no starchy carbs. Meal six: five egg whites. I am not allowed to consume any salt, sugar, juice of any kind or pastry, (laughing). You know how long I want a cheese patty. So Jamaica, don't feel it's an extremely glamorous life all the time.
TA: Do you see yourself as a role model?
YP: Yes, absolutely (laughs). I think I have accomplished a lot at such a young age. I can say that my name can't be called in any scandal because I'm extremely focused and I think about what I do. The sky's the limit.
TA: How do you feel knowing that many TEENage girls consider you to be their role model?
YP: I feel fine because I saw myself as a role model before. I feel extremely privileged that people look up to me.
TA: We know that your mother died a couple of years ago, but how do you think she would feel about you winning the Miss Jamaica World title?
YP: She would be very proud. I have very supportive parents.
TA: It has been rumoured that you are hosting a benefit in aid of the Hurricane Dean victims. Is there any truth to it?
YP: It's a celebrity fashion show and a fundraiser intertwined to help those affected by Hurricane Dean. It will be on the 21st of October at 6:00 pm at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Present will be celebrities from all aspects of the different industries such as sports and entertainment. Designers who will be present at this benefit are Uzuri International, Carlton Brown and Nia Lis. To add to the excitement of the whole event, I will also be showcasing my wardrobe for the Miss Universe Pageant in China. Also to note, on the 20th of October there will be a book drive for libraries that were damaged during Dean. It will be tied in with my "beauty with a purpose" campaign for China.
TA: How will the money be distributed?
YP: It will be given to the respective ministries so that they can allocate the funds where they see fit.
TA: Beauty queens always try to portray an image of "Oh, I love children". Is this fake?
YP: Well, no, it isn't for me. I have taught kids from three to 18 at Edna Manley Junior Department. I think that it is important to nurture our children.
TA: Have you represented Jamaica before?
YP: Yes, I have in many respects. I remember as early as 11 years old when I travelled to Finland to represent Jamaica in a dance conference. I also represented my country in several other dance conferences. Attending school abroad [to pursue her Masters at University of Rochester in New York], in a way, was representing Jamaica.
TA: Do you think those experiences will help you in China?
YP: Of course, I think in life everything allows you to take something to the next level. I have no regrets because in everything, there is a lesson to be learnt.
TA: Will you use dance as your talent piece in the competition?
YP: (Laughs). I can't sing or act or twirl a baton, so yes, I will be dancing.
TA: Who will choreograph your dance piece?
YP: Sudanne Brown and myself. It will be a Jamaican modern dance with a little traditional music from Bob Marley and Buju Banton.
TA: What are some of the things people say to you when they see you on the streets?
YP: I hear a lot of people saying "you is a real 'artical' Miss Jamaica, down to earth, really natural and yuh a bring home di crown."
When TEENage asked the past student of St Andrew High School for Girls what advice she would give to girls who suffer from low self-esteem, Yendi had this to say: "People would never believe this, but I am one of those girls.
However, it is very important to understand how significant it is to love yourself, especially from within - you have to find the things you love and appreciate and focus on them. I also think it's important to be spiritually grounded. I am spiritually grounded and I love myself."
Yendi remains optimistic and has promised to make a supreme effort in China. "I will try my best to do as best I can to represent my country."
Source: The Jamaica Observer
Sea beauty to represent VN at Miss World
Dang Minh ThuVietNamNet Bridge – Miss Sea 2007 as well as Miss Vietnam Global 2007’s second runner-up Dang Minh Thu has recently been named by Elite Vietnam as the country’s candidate at Miss World 2007.
Elite Model Beauty Vietnam, the only agency authorized to select beauties to compete at international beauty pageants, earlier offered Miss World’s ticket to Miss Vietnam Global 2007 Ngo Phuong Lan, who turned it down in order to focus on her studies in Switzerland.
Elite Vietnam also said first runner-up in the same contest Teressa Sam was ineligible since she doesn’t speak English and has British citizenship. Miss Dang Minh Thu, on the other hand, has all it takes to represent the country at the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world.
As for Dang Minh Thu herself, she said she was very happy to know she had been selected. Asked whether competing in Miss World would give her lots of pressure, she said she would do her best.
“I think everybody will be sympathetic to me,” she added with a smile. And in order to prepare for the upcoming contest, Thu said she would have to improve her communication skills. “And I will try to help promote Vietnam so that foreign friends will learn more about traditional Vietnamese culture,” she said.
Miss Sea 2007, however, won’t be alone in her preparation efforts. Elite VN said after higher authorities approved its decision, the agency would invite experts to help Dang Minh Thu to practice and improve her performing and communication skills necessary in an international contest.
Other things such as what to wear will also be taken care of, said Elite VN’s CEO, Thuy Nga. Dang Minh Thu is 20 years of age, 1.67m in height and 50 kg in weight. Her body measurements are 87-61-90.
She is at present majoring in English at Hanoi Open University. Miss World 2007 will take place from November 1 to December 1 in Sanya, China.
Sources: VNN, TT, TP and Vietnam Net Bridge
Elite Model Beauty Vietnam, the only agency authorized to select beauties to compete at international beauty pageants, earlier offered Miss World’s ticket to Miss Vietnam Global 2007 Ngo Phuong Lan, who turned it down in order to focus on her studies in Switzerland.
Elite Vietnam also said first runner-up in the same contest Teressa Sam was ineligible since she doesn’t speak English and has British citizenship. Miss Dang Minh Thu, on the other hand, has all it takes to represent the country at the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world.
As for Dang Minh Thu herself, she said she was very happy to know she had been selected. Asked whether competing in Miss World would give her lots of pressure, she said she would do her best.
“I think everybody will be sympathetic to me,” she added with a smile. And in order to prepare for the upcoming contest, Thu said she would have to improve her communication skills. “And I will try to help promote Vietnam so that foreign friends will learn more about traditional Vietnamese culture,” she said.
Miss Sea 2007, however, won’t be alone in her preparation efforts. Elite VN said after higher authorities approved its decision, the agency would invite experts to help Dang Minh Thu to practice and improve her performing and communication skills necessary in an international contest.
Other things such as what to wear will also be taken care of, said Elite VN’s CEO, Thuy Nga. Dang Minh Thu is 20 years of age, 1.67m in height and 50 kg in weight. Her body measurements are 87-61-90.
She is at present majoring in English at Hanoi Open University. Miss World 2007 will take place from November 1 to December 1 in Sanya, China.
Sources: VNN, TT, TP and Vietnam Net Bridge
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