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
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