BEAUTY TALKS: Grab a soda, even some popcorn, then kick back, relax and prepare to be delighted as Missosology bring you exclusive interviews with the Miss Universe 2006 delegates. Know them further since there's more than to what meets the eye. Also catch exclusive snapshots inside!
Miss Puerto Rico Universe,
Zuleyka Jerrys Rivera Mendoza
Most people do not realize the huge responsibility
& weight of expectations that rests on the shoulder of this 18 year-old Puerto-Rican perfection. Missosology cornered Zuleyka for a private conversation. We found out that her youthful qualities & fierce strength are way above her counterparts. Not to be outdone,
her
star quality is
totally
overwhelming.
Meet her...
Miss Germany Universe 2006,
Natalie Ackermann
Germany is well known for sending Miss Universe delegates of mixed ethnicity in the recent years. Their current bet
"Nati" who sees herself as a cosmopolitan citizen of the world proves to be just that. A special woman with an animated personality that brings her real beauty to life, she truly won our hearts with her
fascinating
life story.
Meet her...
Miss
Universe Japan
2006,
Kurara Chibana
Assertive, sassy, stylish, striking
-- she's all these
&
more! What is truly amazing about Kurara is not
only
her innate charm but also her supreme Japanese urbanity. She is a woman of the world and a true professional that goes all the way!
Also
learn what
she
has to offer
through
our exclusive interview with her
exceptional National director, Ines
Ligron.
Meet her...
Miss Dominican Republic Universe,
Mia Taveras
Herein lies her best trait: those who have seen and met Mia know that she emits a
heart-warming glow from her contagious smile and extreme energy. This mega favorite
doesn't stop at nothing to get what she wants and combines her spiritual peace and extroversion to create balance. Standing tall at
5'10", she has
the
support of the most hardcore
groupies
today.
Meet her...
Miss
Spain
Universe
2006,
Elisabeth Reyes
Elisabeth is a green-eyed stunner encouraged by
her
mother to enter the biggest
beauty pageant in Spain.
Now
she's
living
up
to
her
proud
mom's
dream.
One twist we always find laudable is that she
also
has
a natural ease not just on the catwalk but also in the area where she is able to manifest her intelligence & candidness- as reflected in
her
conversation
with
us.
Meet her...
Miss
Sweden
Universe 2006,
Josephine Alhanko
Before getting hold of the Miss Sweden title,
"Jossie" had to undergo the grueling process of a revolutionized
beauty
pageant. Starting off as an actor
holding
two
Masters' degrees in the sphere of Art
History & Theater, she's a fireball in every sense of the word.
Her
country
is definitely back
(with a
bang!)
with
this
25
year-old
well-cultured
Swedish
charmer!
Meet her...
Miss
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
2006,
Shivern Peters
With the Miss
Carival
crown
to her credit, Shivern isn't a newcomer to the world of pageantry and can be considered as one tough cookie at this juncture. Her being well-opinionated
&
smart
plus
her
aura
of
strength
aren't the only attractive facet of her personality, everyone who meets her would tell her that
she's a natural dramatist.
Now
it's
your
turn
to
Meet her...
Miss
Serbia
&
Montenegro
Universe,
Nada Milinic
The very long legs of an elite model with the tantalizing eyes of a female star, what could be hotter? Born & raised in a beautiful Mediterranean town,
6'0" tall Nada has come a long way. Being named as one of her
country's most beautiful women gave her the first taste of fame. She's only one strong role away from taking the most sought-after beauty title home with her.
Meet her...
Miss
Trinidad
&
Tobago
Universe
2006,
Kenisha
Thom
Anyone who's ever followed her Miss World stint in 2004 knows that she
was
the
only
delegate
who
has
managed to place in all of its sub-competitions. For
Kenisha,
it's all about the attitude and her very exotic features you can easily get lost in. A
"fun to
watch" and
an
all-around accomplished
delegate, she is poised to make a mark in her sphere of competence.
Meet her...
Miss
Bolivia
Universe 2006,
Maria Desiree Duran Morales
Combine an aura of Hollywood glamour
&
a voluptuous figure enough
to attract attention
&
you have the creation that is Desiree Duran. There's something absolutely fascinating about her chosen branch of learning
which
investigates petroleum on a global scale. This heart stopping Boliviana put everything on hold to focus on
the
universal battle of beauty and brains.
Meet her...
Miss
Universe
Ethiopia
2006,
Dina
Fekadu
After competing in
several international pageants before, this seasoned pageant
veteran's biggest break had finally arrived and she thinks that her country is ready to win under her power. Thanks to
her national director Andy
Abulime's
kind
of
support
that
cannot
be
quantified, Dina has perfected her skills and is ready to fight in order to get that crown.
Meet her...
Miss
Ecuador
Universe
2006,
Katty Lopez Saman
A model for perseverance
&
effort, Katty received recognition by being elected as
a
runner-up
at the recently concluded Miss World Cup pageant. Not only is she tagged as a tough competitor,
she's also
highly
equipped as she underwent grooming in Venezuela. An exotic equatorial knockout, she can steal the spotlight from other generic Latinas with her disarming dangerous side.
Meet her...
Miss Czech Republic Universe 2006, Renata Langmannová
Expectations are high as this captivating 19 year-old Czech beauty is primed to deliver. It doesn't matter if she's gone from blonde to brunette and back again - she looks sophisticated either way. A proud beauty ambassador of her country, she has the kind of flair and maturity that can make a mark at this year's Miss Universe contest.
Meet her...
Miss
Finland
Universe
2006,
Ninni Laaksonen
It's probably her strong sense of self or her rare trait of being so upfront and comfortable in her own skin that gives her the facility to take on a firm grasp on the role that she plays. With her catlike eyes and
relatively
exotic Scandinavian looks, this
towering
cloth seller desires to make 2006 a
great
year that her countrymen will never
ever
forget! Meet her...
Miss
Lebanon
Universe
2006,
Gabrielle
Bou
Rached
This Lebanese mannequin-like beauty could soon be seen as an
"it
girl" in Miss Universe. The crazy personality behind that porcelain skin
will
set her apart from other contestants. She's lined up for
graduation
in
a
university
& the Miss Universe pageant before long.
The way
"Gabi"
performs
all
her duties
&
preparations
for
the
big
events
proves to be a true measure of her intensity.
Meet her...
Miss
Paraguay
Universe
2006,
Lourdes Verónica Arevalos
There are things like an enigmatic attractiveness
&
a sweltering deportment that some ex-pageant winners possess which contributed greatly to their success,
&
these are just a few of the knockout assets that Lourdes has. Besides having a dangerously curvaceous body
&
a towering 6'0" height, the
Paraguayans' pride supervises her own antiquaries business.
Meet her...
Miss
Panama
Universe
2006,
Alessandra Mezquita
A naturally compelling knockout with some worldly exoticism thrown in too, Alessandra could be likened to the only Panamanian Miss
Universe Justine
Pasek, with her looks alone. An interesting assertion about her image as a soccer player & beauty queen is that she loves blowing kisses
and
waving as much as pumping her fist
and
jumping in the air after scoring a goal.
Meet her...
Miss
Norway
Universe
2006,
Martine Jonassen
16 years ago, a Norwegian was crowned Miss Universe in Los Angeles. Now, a blond-haired au naturelle beauty named Martine has surfaced to duplicate that feat. Pretending to be one of the Spice Girls as a child, she has the mold of such pop stars as Gwen Stefani or Madonna. This bubbly young lady now aims to win the greatest beauty title in the universe.
Meet her...
Miss
Poland
Universe
2006,
Francys Barraza Sudnicka
After having won two international beauty titles wearing Miss Venezuela sash, Francys took everyone by surprise when she decided to vie for the Miss Polonia crown.
Unknown
to many, this
smoldering
crown catcher has lived most of her life with her Polish mother in Poland. Missosology finds out what it is she really has- and still wants.
Meet her...
Miss
Sri
Lanka
Universe
2006,
Jacqueline Fernandez
An enchanting ambassador of her native land, Jackie ranks well with her winning combination of beauty, brains and personality. She exudes tremendous potential, and that is the keyword to get ahead at
this
year's
Miss Universe contest. Having starred on television newscasts, she is already trained to deliver and emanate loads of confidence.
Meet her...
Miss
Switzerland
Universe
2006,
Lauriane Gilliéron
After successfully
venturing
in dance sport,
Lauriane decided to take the plunge into the beauty pageant world. While pageant hecklers are fussing over the superficiality of many beauty contestants
today,
this
vegetarian
is here to prove that she has the ultimate ingredients to be pigeonholed as a perfectly natural and likeable Miss Universe delegate.
Meet her...
Miss
Mexico
Universe
2006,
Priscila
Perales
Mexico's present pin-up possesses heavenly
enticing
features that propelled her to the top of
everyone's list of
faves.
Exuding
lots
of
charisma,
she's
expected to make a
huge
splash
at
Miss Universe. Despite her busy preparations for the big event, Priscila took a time out to
converse
with
Missosology. Find out why she
can't be just your typical eye candy.
Meet her...
Miss
Aruba
Universe
2006,
Melissa
Lacle
The
interesting assertion about this 5'10"
beauty is that
she's being compared to hot former Miss Universe Alicia Machado.
Energetic
&
cheerful, Melissa has maintained a level head now that
she's bounded with admiration from pageant pundits. Every time
she's onstage performing before a live audience,
she
is constantly at her best!
Discover more things about
Melissa.
Meet her...
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