• What three words best describe you? Why?
Spontaneous, Adaptable and bubbly. Spontaneous- because I can react & operate naturally. Adaptable- because it's a quality I exercise most as a reigning queen and in my past beauty titles. Bubbly- because I am often told this by others I come in contact with.

• What was your childhood dream?
My childhood dream was to always get the praise of my daddy and continuously hear the words "Daddy's girl". Through all my accomplishments, my father was one of my greatest fans. He believed in me every step of the way - yes I am a proud "Daddy's girl". (smiles)

• What factors attracted you to join a beauty contest? Why did you decide to join the Miss Bahamas pageant?
The factor that attracted me the most was that I saw myself in reigning queens- their finesse, beauty, poise and willingness to serve. It was like having a sense of belongingness in a family and all I had to do was to have a willing heart to be a member of that family.

• What is your impression on beauty contests prior to participating in one?
My impression about beauty contests before was that "just like its delegates, I believe that it can also  become an avenue where I can showcase my beauty- internally and externally." It was something that I was eager to display."

• How were you judged as a contestant of Miss Bahamas Universe? Describe the judging process.
We were judged on our poise, charm, body contour, overall attractiveness of a beauty queen and intellect. First, there was a private interview with judges, followed by a "Spokes Model" competition with intellect and prior achievements as the primary focuses and for the finals we were heavily judged on facial beauty, poise, charm and swimsuit.

 • What do you think are your qualities that made you win the Miss Bahamas Universe title?
It was a tough competition. All of the delegates were multi-talented, so I think it came down to the final question which was selected from a pool of audiences' questions. You can either give a good or poor answer, but luckily, it fell in my favor...

• Is winning a beauty pageant important? What are your responsibilities as Miss Bahamas?
I think it is. The level of exposure, respect and public support that you receive as a beauty queen will help you propel to another level in your life. There are only few females blessed beyond measures to be chosen or crowned as her country's beauty queen. My role as Miss Bahamas is to serve as an official Ambassador for my country within the Bahamas Government. I became a part of the Ministry of Tourism in promoting our number one industry- Tourism.


• What is your opinion on activists' point of view that exposure of too much skin in the swimsuit competition disrespects women?
I believe that modeling in swimsuits, shows how we as women respect ourselves by keeping our bodies fit, healthy and in tone. No one can argue that almost every female desires a firm, fit and healthy figure. Anything that is good should be promoted and keeping one self in a healthy state is a good thing to showcase.

• What are your passions in life?
I enjoy the water. Many refer to it as the fountain of youth. I  enjoy para-sailing, scuba diving, yoga, modeling and working out in the gym. I look forward to having a career as an Hotelier.

• Can you tell something that is so interesting about you?
I am the reigning queen of three beauty/modeling titles, namely, Miss Teen Model Bahamas, Miss Marathon Constituency and now Miss Bahamas Universe. I will end my reign in the other titles later this year.


• How are you preparing yourself for the Miss Universe beauty pageant?
Boy, I have five days a week of complete physical work out, three days a week of etiquette and speech classes and numerous functions to attend for practice on personal deportment of a beauty queen.

• How will you describe your country to your co-candidates at Miss Universe?
My country is made up of many islands that are unique. It offers satisfaction for the most discriminating taste. Here, it is assured to find something to do, eat, wear or some place to go with such great variety that would please you immensely.


• What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
Fall in Love on first sight! Crazy but true... (smiles)


• How would you define "love"?
Love is a feeling of well being, it is having a sense of joy that is not selfish, but must be shared by another to experience its fullness.


• Do you have a motto or personal quote that you live by?
My favorite quote is "If I can help somebody as I journey along, then my living would have not been in vain."


• What is your biggest dream in life?
My biggest live dream in life is to be able to give enough love everywhere I go so that I can be remembered as a person who gave the world, more than what she got.



Thank you Denia. Do your best in your Miss Universe quest! Good Luck!
Special thanks to Gaynell Rolle, National Director of Miss Bahamas Universe
& to Rizwan Ali, Webmaster of Miss Bahamas Official Website