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tjil caught up with 20-year-old Miss Namibia Lizelle Esterhuizen for a one on one interview.
tjil (T): You are the first Miss Namibia to take part in Miss Universe in four years, how does that mere fact make you feel like, on this journey you are about to undertake?
Lizelle (L): Being the first Miss Namibia in four years to attend the Miss Universe pageant is a true honour. I feel confident and proud to represent my country at such a prestigious event. Although a lot of preparation was put in as I could not follow up on someone else's achievements, I am sure I have what it take to make myself and my country proud.
T: How have you been preparing for the title of Miss Universe?
L: The preparation was very daunting and many hours put in to really make sure I am fully prepared for what is waiting for me in Manila, Philippines. My major focus in my preparations was my pageant walk, the way to walk in front of 15 000 people and still make an impact as well as having confidence and show my personality on stage, I also concentrated on my pageant talk, this is what to say when and the correct hand gestures, tones of voice and very important to not show the nerves when talking and then lastly, I focus on my pageant profile, this is to say, I know who I am, I know what my course is in life and also my plans for the future if I win Miss Universe.
T: Who made your garments and why did you choose them?
L: Casper Bosman of Bloemfontein made my wardrobe for the Miss Universe pageant. I chose him, because he is a good friend of mine and knows me very well. He has worked with Miss World 2014, Rolene Strauss, as well as other beauty queens that take part at international levels.
T: What will your motto be throughout the competition end how can Namibia at large help you achieve and represent the land of the brave to your maximum capabilities?
L: My motto throughout the process will be: “They don't call our country the land of the brave for nothing.” I would really appreciate it if the public supports my journey on all the social media platforms and please stand behind me. I am a Miss Namibia for Namibians and I want to encourage everyone to stand behind me and help me achieve my lifelong dream. Facebook: Miss Universe Namibia 2016 or Miss Namibia, Instagram: missuniversenamibia2016, Twitter: Miss UniverseNamibia.
T: What will you show the rest of the world about Namibia?
L: I want to show the world that we are not primitive and that Namibia is a beautiful country with so much potential. I also want to show them that although we are small we can still compete on an international level and do well. I want to place Namibia on the map and in the eyes of the World. I just want to say thank you for standing behind me and also if not yet, follow my journey. I hope I will make Namibia proud and that people will stand behind me united as Namibians on 30th January 2017.
June Shimuoshili
June Shimuoshili
tjil (T): You are the first Miss Namibia to take part in Miss Universe in four years, how does that mere fact make you feel like, on this journey you are about to undertake?
Lizelle (L): Being the first Miss Namibia in four years to attend the Miss Universe pageant is a true honour. I feel confident and proud to represent my country at such a prestigious event. Although a lot of preparation was put in as I could not follow up on someone else's achievements, I am sure I have what it take to make myself and my country proud.
T: How have you been preparing for the title of Miss Universe?
L: The preparation was very daunting and many hours put in to really make sure I am fully prepared for what is waiting for me in Manila, Philippines. My major focus in my preparations was my pageant walk, the way to walk in front of 15 000 people and still make an impact as well as having confidence and show my personality on stage, I also concentrated on my pageant talk, this is what to say when and the correct hand gestures, tones of voice and very important to not show the nerves when talking and then lastly, I focus on my pageant profile, this is to say, I know who I am, I know what my course is in life and also my plans for the future if I win Miss Universe.
T: Who made your garments and why did you choose them?
L: Casper Bosman of Bloemfontein made my wardrobe for the Miss Universe pageant. I chose him, because he is a good friend of mine and knows me very well. He has worked with Miss World 2014, Rolene Strauss, as well as other beauty queens that take part at international levels.
T: What will your motto be throughout the competition end how can Namibia at large help you achieve and represent the land of the brave to your maximum capabilities?
L: My motto throughout the process will be: “They don't call our country the land of the brave for nothing.” I would really appreciate it if the public supports my journey on all the social media platforms and please stand behind me. I am a Miss Namibia for Namibians and I want to encourage everyone to stand behind me and help me achieve my lifelong dream. Facebook: Miss Universe Namibia 2016 or Miss Namibia, Instagram: missuniversenamibia2016, Twitter: Miss UniverseNamibia.
T: What will you show the rest of the world about Namibia?
L: I want to show the world that we are not primitive and that Namibia is a beautiful country with so much potential. I also want to show them that although we are small we can still compete on an international level and do well. I want to place Namibia on the map and in the eyes of the World. I just want to say thank you for standing behind me and also if not yet, follow my journey. I hope I will make Namibia proud and that people will stand behind me united as Namibians on 30th January 2017.
June Shimuoshili
June Shimuoshili
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