Miss Universe Singapore 2017 is moving towards its finale and all the contestants are all set for the finale. The winner will then get a chance to compete at Miss Universe 2017, scheduled to be held in the month of November this year.
Former winners shared some tips from the basket of their experiences, to win the coveted title of Miss Universe Singapore 2017:
Cheryl Chou, Miss Universe Singapore 2016
"I went into the pageant with zero experience. Instead of letting things that take me down, I knew that if I wanted to win, there was one thing I needed to do, which was to practice.Show them that you are not only beautiful, but smart and witty as well, and if you can make judges laugh, it will indeed help you”, she said.
Lisa Marie White, Miss Universe Singapore 2015
She said, “What helped me win the title was being myself and using my wit and humour to win the judges over”. The fact that I was confident and relaxed during the process that helped in winning the title."
Valerie Lim, Miss Universe Singapore 2011
“Do not be afraid to show some vulnerability. There is a pain point or deeply rooted issue in most of the people. If that is what drives you to make a change for the better, it would be to your advantage to share it.”
Jessica Tan, Miss Universe Singapore 2007
"I was not fit when I first joined the contest, and because I wanted to look best, I went through a vigorous exercise regimen and on a strict diet. “On top of that, I put in a lot of efforts to improve my public speaking and confidence on stage’’.These days, pageants are not just looking for pretty faces with good bikini-ready figures. They are focusing more on finding a strong, intelligent woman who can inspire other women.
Bernice Wong, Miss Universe Singapore 2003
"Being your authentic, true self, injecting a dose of humour into your answers so the audience remembers you more easily. “You have to be confident and let your personality shine through and charm the judges."
Nuraliza Osman, Miss Universe Singapore 2002 and national director of Miss Universe Singapore Organisation
What helped her win was a stroke of luck and perseverance. She said, “For the contestants, I would tell them to calm their nerves and treat the auditions like a meeting, to get to know the judges. Let your true personality come through and tell us your dreams”.
Jaime Teo, Miss Universe Singapore 2001
"I joined the pageant as a sort of personal growth challenge, so having no pressure to win helped me stay calm throughout the contest. So stay calm, think clearly and smile a lot. Bonus points if you make the judges smile a lot too."
