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| Compiled by Jayne Tham & Crystal Lee |
Fri, May 23, 2008
AsiaOne
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Why I joined the pageant
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"Joining the pageant was for self-gratification."
"I am huge on environment conservation so if I won the title, it would bring attention to my cause."
Contestant No. 1, Sarah Yap, 19
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"The prizes don't matter much to me. I just want to see how far I can go."
Contestant No. 2, Nicole Loy, 19
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"The age limit for the pageant is 27, and this is my last chance at it. It's now or never."
Contestant No. 3, Alyssa Kokilah, 26
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"It made me more brave when I found out that it was not going to be televised."
Contestant No. 4, Mandy Soong, 18
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"I want to inspire young girls to join Miss Singapore Universe if I win the title."
"Even though some preparations were quite last-minute, we are also responsible for our own preparations like grooming."
Contestant No. 5, Kacy Wong, 25
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"I want to use the title of Miss Singapore Universe to support animal rights and be a voice for them because they don't have one."
"The pageant is not tough at all. In fact, I feel that there were not enough preparations made."
Contestant No. 6, Geraldene Quek, 25 |
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"I have never been in a pageant or done modelling before. So, I thought I'd give it a shot."
"Miss Singapore Universe is a good platform for girls to be talent-spotted but it shouldn't be the main reason why girls join the pageant."
Contestant No. 7, Natasha Madhavan, 20
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"I met Eunice Olsen and she encouraged me to join this pageant."
"I'm not disappointed that the pageant was not going to be televised. It is easier for us to clarify our thoughts and objectives for this pageant."
Contestant No. 8, Jade Yip, 25
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"Joining the pageant has taught me to build my confidence and to learn how to conduct myself in public. These lessons aren't exactly everyday experience."
"The money was not the push or pull factor. It (MSU) is the most prestigious and challenging pageant, so I joined to give myself the challenge."
Contestant No. 9, Dione Chan, 23
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"It's not just about showcasing your physical and inner beauty, it's about advancing the cause you're fighting for."
Contestant No. 10, Malvina Kang, 21
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"It has always been my dream to be part of Miss Singapore Universe."
"I wanted to take part in it two years ago, but I couldn't find the time. I'm 24 already, so I thought I should give it a try this year."
Contestant No. 11, Ivy Leow, 24
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"It is for me to gain experience and exposure as it would help me for castings in the modelling industry."
"The prize money doesn't matter to me because I would donate my winnings to the charity."
Contestant No. 12, Jaselin Peh, 18
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"It is a different feeling with different audience and different judges, even though I am more experienced." - On taking part in another pageant.
"If I don't win, I'll go back to my day job as a money-broker. I don't have any complaints at all."
Contestant No. 13, Shenise Wong, 26
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"Part of the reason why I joined the pageant was because I found out that Mediacorp will not be televising the event."
Contestant No. 14, Gayatri Shunmugam, 26 |
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"I was the first runner up in Miss World Singapore. The only way to go up is by joining Miss Singapore Universe."
"It wasn't so much for the exposure, but more of a learning process. I have learnt to be patient and to push myself, instead of others pushing me."
Contestant No. 15, Nur Farhana, 24
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"All of us are involved in volunteer work to help people and we want to use the pageant title to promote our cause."
Contestant No. 16, Valerie Lim, 22
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