Mrs. Universe
Northern Europe
Jay Marie Calunsag
24 years old
What advice would you give someone who is entering a pageant for the first time?
"First of all, I would advise her not to consider the pageant as a competition. She should enjoy the process and focus on her goals/advocacy. Be genuine and stay true to yourself, and at the same time, refrain from pleasing people. Let them see you for who you are, for they will love and support you the way you deserve it. Be confident and put in your mind that you are there not only because you are beautiful but most especially of your purpose."
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GET TO KNOW ME
What three words best describe you?
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Compassionate - showing sympathy and concern for others;
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Genuine - authenticity and sincerity in words and actions;
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Daring - adventurous and audaciously bold.
What are the things you are grateful for?
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I am grateful for my family who gives me hope each day and has my side at all times;
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To my friends and special someone, they are always there during my ups and downs. They are my biggest supporter and cheerers to every endeavor I choose to take.
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To myself, that I became the person that I am today: Bold, Optimistic, and Good-natured, which enables me to live life to the fullest and be a voice for the Universe!
What motivates you & why?
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It's my "EXPERIENCES" that motivates me the most. Why? Well, it's because, through all those tough times and good times, I do agree that everyone deserves love and care while not tolerating ignorance. Let all of us be Educated, have good Health care, have clothes to wear to protect ourselves from natural harm, and finally, let everyone has access to knowing their rights and protect them from abuse in many different ways.
How do you define success?
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Success is defined by many as being wealthy or has a high-rank job. But will you be happy with just that? In my case, success is contentment, which gives you happiness where there is nothing else to wish for and complain about as you are at your level of success and content in whatever is happening in your life. At this stage, you can dedicate yourself to be in the service of others.
What is woman empowerment to you?
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Woman empowerment is when we, women, unite to get our voice heard and make a change that has positive impacts on the community. The world's view of women hasn't changed from the past, where women's capabilities remain undervalued to make a meaningful contribution beyond what society has categorized us. Through empowering women, we can be an instrument not only for ourselves but also for those who are vulnerable, abused, and in need of assistance.
What is the relevance of beauty pageants in these times of difficulty?
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Until now, we are unfortunately still facing the ongoing CoVid-19 Worldwide Pandemic that affects all of us in many different ways. The relevance of the beauty pageant is that it gives us hope for the good of humanity. We use it as a gateway to helping people by fundraising together for our respective advocacy.
What are your views of CoVid-19?
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CoVid-19 may take so many things from the best of us. The worse case is if it is the people that are dear to us. On a positive note, it made us realize things that we can be thankful for and value. Like, how our interaction change for the better with our family as we spent more time with them. Our behavior shifted from unnecessary things and habits that harm our health and finances. Many people starve being a victim of poverty - donate what extra you have instead. Furthermore, CoVid-19 shows how the human race is supposed to be: Compassionate, Kind, and uniting for the sake of everyone!
What are your advocacy and your plan for it?
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To lend a hand to the victims of poverty and natural calamity: access to good education and healthcare together with the ability to know and fight for their rights to protect them from being abuse in many different ways. I am currently taking advantage of my residency in Northern Europe, where people give away things that are still in good condition to give away to the less fortunate. Example for such is old clothes, toys, books, and even furniture. With that, I can utilize my title to gather in-kind and cash donations for a good cause and my advocacy.
What advice would you give someone who is entering a pageant for the first time?
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First of all, I would advise her not to consider the pageant as a competition. She should enjoy the process and focus on her goals/advocacy. Be genuine and stay true to yourself, and at the same time, refrain from pleasing people. Let them see you for who you are, for they will love and support you the way you deserve it. Be confident and put in your mind that you are there not only because you are beautiful but most especially of your purpose.
What is your message to the world?
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Regardless of our differences, let us care for each other to help us get through the Pandemic and wrath of nature. Let's be compassionate to those people in need and be optimistic for the future. I am inviting everyone to lend a hand, educate, influence, and create a better tomorrow. Together, we can make a change!
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