Miss Universe 2013 will be the 62nd Miss Universe pageant. It will be held on November 9, 2013 at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Meet your contestants representing Africa!
STEPHANIE OKWU
NIGERIA
HOMETOWN: Imo State
HEIGHT: 6’ 1”
AGE: 19
Stephanie Okwu is studying science and technology education and is interested in motivational speaking, dancing and modeling. She has a passion for philanthropy, and is working with the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
IN HER OWN WORDS
Everything works together in the end for my own good. 
FUN FACTS
MAHEDER TIGABE
ETHIOPIA
HOMETOWN: Addis Ababa
HEIGHT: 5’ 11”
AGE: 19
Mhadere Tigabe is a mechanical engineering student at Mekelle University in Ethiopia. Some of her hobbies include: reading, gardening and tutoring children from unprivileged areas. She loves to watch documentaries and hopes to one day influence people in a positive way.
IN HER OWN WORDS
I believe my father equipped me with all the life lessons that allowed me to become independent, powerful, self-confident and educated. FUN FACTS
- 1Mhadere has a black in taekwondo, a sport she has been practicing for five years.
- 2Mhadere practiced traditional Eskesta dance when she was in high school.
- 3Mhadere has a collection of stamps from her many traveling excursions.
HANNIEL JAMIN
GHANA
HOMETOWN: Accra
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 19
Hanniel Jamin was born in Ghana, but moved to Nigeria when she was a young girl. She recently graduated from Senior Secondary School and says that education has always been a high priority in her life. Through her schooling, Hanniel developed a passion for singing and still takes voice lessons to this day.
IN HER OWN WORDS
Ghana is the gateway to Africa. FUN FACTS
- 1Hanniel aspires to become a professional singer.
- 2Hanniel's favorite meal is fried chicken and jollof rice.
- 3Hanniel hardly wears any other shoes besides heels.
JENNIFER ONDO
GABON
HOMETOWN: Moanda
HEIGHT: 5’ 9”
AGE: 21
Jennifer Ondo grew up on a farm in Bidougui Village with her grandmother, where she learned how to raise crops, catch fish, dance and sing. She has a passion for philanthropy, and is most interested in advocating for women and providing aid to the homeless. Jennifer currently studies at Santa Monica College and serves as the National Representative for the Miss Universe Gabon National Committee.
IN HER OWN WORDS
My role model is Madame Malika Bongo, the president of the Miss Universe Gabon National Committee, because she helped me realize my dreams and taught me the value of giving back to my community.FUN FACTS
- 1If Jennifer could meet any famous person, it would be the United States President Barack Obama.
- 2Jennifer’s dream job is to be president of the Constitutional Court.
- 3Jennifer’s favorite native dish is Feuilles de Manioc, a cassava leaf prepared with peanut butter and served with smoked fish.
PAULINA MALULU
NAMIBIA
HOMETOWN: Windhoek
HEIGHT: 5’ 7”
AGE: 24
Paulina Maluiu is a health and skin care therapist currently pursuing studies in productivity. She aspires to open a chain of spas in Namibia one day. In her spare time, Paulina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and crafting.
IN HER OWN WORDS
I am a woman. You cannot break me. You can only mold me. FUN FACTS
- 1Paulina earned the Best Young Woman Entrepreneur award.
- 2Paulina was offered a job to be the first female tour guide for the Namibia Wildlife Resorts.
- 3Paulina founded the Dingi Community Programme in 2010, which aims to unify and celebrate the talents of beauty queens.
MARILYN RAMOS
SOUTH AFRICA
HOMETOWN: Klerksdorp
HEIGHT: 5’ 9”
AGE: 22
Marilyn Ramos is currently studying landscape design and architecture at Inscape Design College in Pretoria, South Africa, and dreams of opening her own fitness and wellness center. Although she considers herself a “girlie-girl,” she has a love for the outdoors, hockey, swimming and horseback riding. In the last year, Marilyn has spent much of her time doing charity work to help improve the lives of children in her community and hopes to help spread the message of healthy living.
IN HER OWN WORDS
I seek God’s purpose in everything I do. It influences my outlook and dreams, and gives me personal strength. FUN FACTS
- 1Marilyn once bungee jumped from Bloukrans Bridge in West Cape, South Africa, the highest bridge in the world.
- 2Marilyn has drank over 400 Red Bulls during this year alone, and has collected each bottle cap.
- 3Marilyn works closely with the Elandela Rhino Survivor Trust to prevent rhinoceros poaching, a cause close to her heart.
BETTY OMARA
TANZANIA
HOMETOWN: Dar Es Salaam
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 20
Betty Omara currently works as a model, but has dreams of becoming a journalist and reporting on international affairs. A born leader full of energy and determination, Betty has a passion for philanthropy and helping others.
IN HER OWN WORDS
Every morning when I wake up, I feel so grateful that I can do the things I love. FUN FACTS
- 1Betty’s hidden talent is singing, but she refuses to sing out loud in front of others.
- 2Betty’s favorite place in the world is Tanzania, where she is surrounded by all her friends and family.
- 3Betty has been a runner since grade school.
TSAONE MACHENG
BOTSWANA
HOMETOWN: Gaborone
HEIGHT: 5’ 4”
AGE: 24
Tsaone Macheng is currently studying fine arts at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa. She enjoys traveling, singing and art, and has been playing the marimba, a wooden percussion instrument, and painting since grade school. At a young age, her father instilled in her the value of hard work, which she strives to live by in her everyday life.
IN HER OWN WORDS
No living thing exists in isolation. A little empathy can go a long way. FUN FACTS
- 1Tsaone played hockey and baseball for three years.
- 2Tsaone collects handwritten mail and loves writing letters to her loved ones.
- 3If Tsaone could meet any celebrity it would be Chaka Khan.
VAUMARA REBELO
ANGOLA
HOMETOWN: Luanda
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 22
Vaumara Rebelo has a passion for travel, tennis and photography. An avid reader, she has a library of over 70 novels and hopes to work with children in the future. During past jobs, Vaumara created an educational cartoon for children in her country and hosted a Hip-Hop and R&B radio show.
IN HER OWN WORDS
Angola is a place that is rich in culture and beauty; its people truly know its history. - 1Vaumara has an obsession with buying books. She once bought 21 online books in less than one hour.
- 2Vaumara considers herself a nationalist.
- 3Vaumara is skilled in motivational speaking.
May the best girl win!
Source: Miss Universe
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