Last Saturday’s (November 3rd)Ms United
Nations and Ms. Asia pageant was a show to remember. First and foremost, I
would like to congratulate the dynamic trio of Agnes Higley, Eunice Jones and
Dana Rossi for producing a very successful show. Organizing such a pageant
participated by relatively large number of candidates entail a long to-do list
and manpower to carryout a well-coordinated event. From recruiting, campaigns,
promotion, training of candidates, generating funds to rehearsals, I just can
imagine how the three breathed a good sigh of relief, now that this year’s
pageant is finally over. These
three ladies did bring beauty pageants in Utah to a whole new level!
To all the
candidates, you
all are winners! Thank you for showing your heritage to Utah, and your
courage for speaking out on issues the world faces today. What can be
better
than hearing those profound and significant views from young, talented,
beautiful and elegant ladies as you all are! I would listen to you more
than
that guy at the White House. Pun intended.
MISS INDIA BONEETA KAUR, MS. ASIA UTAH 2012
Miss India was a charm on
stage. She was graceful, eloquent and smart.
Boneeta hopes that her
participation in the pageant would help inspire young girls reach their dreams
and rise above the stereotype perception on women. On her platform delivery,
she concluded, “It is your determination and
perseverance that helps you achieve your dreams, not your gender.”
Boneeta also was proclaimed as Miss
Friendship.
With 1st runner-up Sindee Ngo and 2nd runner-up Linda Ng
MISS PHILIPPINES ANDREA SOLETA, MS UNITED NATIONS USA
Andrea is one beautiful
girl and doesn’t seem to know it. She
has what every pageant recruiter is looking for – natural and fresh. On stage, she was graceful
and had a playful spirit in her.
Andrea
related how she’d been discouraged to join the contest. This instead ignited
her spirit to try her chance in the pageant. Andrea strongly believes that no
person is less than the other. Each one is important and is capable of reaching his/her highest potential.
Andrea also garnered Best in
Gown award, Most Voted Fan Page and Best in Talent.
With runner-ups Miss
Liberia Fredrica Gwyan (4th), Miss
Russia Natalia Koshkina (3rd),Miss
Nigeria Nancy Ovouba (2nd) and
Miss Brazil Lyssa Melo (1st)
MISS NIGERIA NANCY OVOUBA,
BEST in INTERVIEW
Other than placing 2nd
in MISS UN, Nancy Ovouba won Best in Interview. Nancy also impressed the
audience with heartfelt platform on addressing hunger in the world.
In her own little way,
Nancy aims to bring the world to the
dinner table, unite the nations through food. In her platform delivery, she
stated:
“Think of a time you were
hungry, truly hungry. Maybe you skipped a meal because you were running late so
you were experiencing that grumpy stomach feeling. Remember how debilitating
that feeling was. Can you recall all the things you tried to accomplish but
didn't have the focus? Maybe you're like me who turn into a bit of a hungry monster
blowing fire until food can cool your burning pit. We were the lucky few to be
able to take a lunch break or send for food to get our minds back on track. Many
children and families here in the US and all over the world feel that same hole
in their stomachs but have no idea when or if their next meal is coming to
relieve their starvation. The children, if deprived from this basic necessity,
can create a dramatic crippling effect, not only on their own future but to
ours as well. That is the very reason my platform means so much to me!” http://www.gofundme.com/Miss-Nigeria
I can talk nineteen to the dozen about the event, but pictures are always more fun! So here we go ...
Ms UN Best in Cultural Attire, Miss Samoa
Miss Asia Best Talent
beating the drums with all her might
BEFORE THE SHOW
AFTER THE SHOW
O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! Let's do this again (=!
3 comments:
Boneeta looked so beautiful! Thank you for sharing the photos. :)
You are so welcome. She is so adorable!
Just realized that Bonnie was also best in Interview. (=
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