Saturday, November 2, 2013

Meet Your Beautiful Miss Universe Contestants Representing Africa



Ghana 2013
South Africa 2013Ethiopia 2013
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



Nigeria 2013
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.

Nigeria 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate Everything works together in the end for my own good. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Stephanie loves making people laugh.
  2. 2
    Stephanie once went canoeing in Lake Efi, Nigeria, where she rowed next to crocidiles.
  3. 3
    Whenever she has spare time, Stephanie enjoys watching movies.
Nigeria 2013

MAHEDER TIGABE
ETHIOPIA

HOMETOWN: Addis Ababa
HEIGHT: 5’ 11”
AGE: 19
Ethiopia 2013
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.

Ethiopia 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate I believe my father equipped me with all the life lessons that allowed me to become independent, powerful, self-confident and educated. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Mhadere has a black in taekwondo, a sport she has been practicing for five years.
  2. 2
    Mhadere practiced traditional Eskesta dance when she was in high school.
  3. 3
    Mhadere has a collection of stamps from her many traveling excursions.


















HANNIEL JAMIN
GHANA

HOMETOWN: Accra
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 19
Ghana 2013
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.

Ghana 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate Ghana is the gateway to Africa. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Hanniel aspires to become a professional singer.
  2. 2
    Hanniel's favorite meal is fried chicken and jollof rice.
  3. 3
    Hanniel hardly wears any other shoes besides heels.

Ghana 2013



JENNIFER ONDO
GABON

HOMETOWN: Moanda
HEIGHT: 5’ 9”
AGE: 21
Gabon 2013
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.

Gabon 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate 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.Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    If Jennifer could meet any famous person, it would be the United States President Barack Obama.
  2. 2
    Jennifer’s dream job is to be president of the Constitutional Court.
  3. 3
    Jennifer’s favorite native dish is Feuilles de Manioc, a cassava leaf prepared with peanut butter and served with smoked fish.



Gabon 2013

PAULINA MALULU
NAMIBIA

HOMETOWN: Windhoek
HEIGHT: 5’ 7”
AGE: 24
Namibia 2013
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.

Namibia 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate I am a woman. You cannot break me. You can only mold me. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Paulina earned the Best Young Woman Entrepreneur award.
  2. 2
    Paulina was offered a job to be the first female tour guide for the Namibia Wildlife Resorts.
  3. 3
    Paulina 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

South Africa 2013
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. 

South Africa 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate I seek God’s purpose in everything I do. It influences my outlook and dreams, and gives me personal strength. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Marilyn once bungee jumped from Bloukrans Bridge in West Cape, South Africa, the highest bridge in the world.
  2. 2
    Marilyn has drank over 400 Red Bulls during this year alone, and has collected each bottle cap.
  3. 3
    Marilyn works closely with the Elandela Rhino Survivor Trust to prevent rhinoceros poaching, a cause close to her heart.

South Africa 2013

BETTY OMARA
TANZANIA

HOMETOWN: Dar Es Salaam
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 20
Tanzania 2013
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.

Tanzania 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate Every morning when I wake up, I feel so grateful that I can do the things I love. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Betty’s hidden talent is singing, but she refuses to sing out loud in front of others.
  2. 2
    Betty’s favorite place in the world is Tanzania, where she is surrounded by all her friends and family.
  3. 3
    Betty has been a runner since grade school.

Tanzania 2013

TSAONE MACHENG
BOTSWANA

HOMETOWN: Gaborone
HEIGHT: 5’ 4”
AGE: 24
Botswana 2013
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. 

Botswana 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate No living thing exists in isolation. A little empathy can go a long way. Quate

FUN FACTS

  1. 1
    Tsaone played hockey and baseball for three years.
  2. 2
    Tsaone collects handwritten mail and loves writing letters to her loved ones.
  3. 3
    If Tsaone could meet any celebrity it would be Chaka Khan.

Botswana 2013


VAUMARA REBELO
ANGOLA
HOMETOWN: Luanda
HEIGHT: 5’ 8”
AGE: 22

Angola 2013
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.



Angola 2013

IN HER OWN WORDS

Quate Angola is a place that is rich in culture and beauty; its people truly know its history. Quate
  1. 1
    Vaumara has an obsession with buying books. She once bought 21 online books in less than one hour.
  2. 2
    Vaumara considers herself a nationalist.
  3. 3
    Vaumara is skilled in motivational speaking.





Angola 2013
May the best girl win!




Source: Miss Universe 

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