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Subject: Official photos and interview from Miss Universe web site Author: AmeriCan Fan [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:02:17 06/21/08 Sat What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most? I enjoy traveling, skating, keeping active, spending time with my puppies and dancing, but above all else, I enjoy making a difference in the lives of others. When I go to bed at the end of a day and can say that I have helped at least one person, than I've had a good day! What is your career ambition? My career ambition is to have my own business in the entertainment field. It is both my choices and my strive to achieve that will take me there. From helping out backstage at a Runway show, to being the center of attention, everything I do will help me explore and get me closer to my aspiration. With strict discipline and thoroughly taking each step towards my goal, one day my perseverance will be rewarded. What is your proudest personal accomplishment? Breaking down stereotypes and embracing changes in society is what fuels new ideas in progress. My ambition for modeling was blatant to my surroundings, and my deep desire was strong enough to break down any misconceived ideas. Therefore, my proudest accomplishment would be achieving that degree of positive attitude that helps me get through anything in life. What is something unique that has happened to you; some interesting thing about you? As Miss Universe Canada, I’ve had the opportunity to fulfill one of my deepest dreams – making a difference in the lives of others, especially through my work with S.O.S. Children’s Villages and the American-Nicaraguan Foundation. Words could never accurately describe what I feel inside, and it has truly been more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined. I will forever be grateful for these experiences, and I know this is something I will continue for the rest of my life. What do you want the judges to know about you? I believe that everyone is blessed with life and we should not take things for granted. But instead, savor the moments, and use our advantages to help others with disadvantages. I would like the judges to know that if I am chosen as Miss Universe 2008, I would be totally committed to the job and the organization behind it. I thrive on challenge and set very high standards for myself; and possess an intense desire to do my best in anything I get involved with. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date Okay, can someone decipher Samantha's answer to the Proudest Accomplishment question? I can't figure it out. (Doesn't MUC edit these things? -- They should.) (NT) Brent 18:21:50 06/21/08 Sat I agree... I'm like... what? (NT) -- lol, 12:20:29 06/22/08 Sun OMG - this is the saddest interview, ever. She tries desperately to come across as smart and eloquent - and in the process, fails miserably. Too wordy and lofty, she would've done much better being try to be more natural. If this is what her actual interview will sound like, a non-placement is very likely. (NT) Lol 19:58:05 06/21/08 Sat Horrible interview.....wow i hope she has a team there to start wrangling her in or her head is not going to fit through the stage doors! (NT) Brooke 09:18:49 06/22/08 Sun Why does she always turn her head so drastically to the side? She does it in so many pictures.. (NT) -- 20:20:41 06/24/08 Tue it creates a defined jaw line and is something models are told to do sometimes....may not be her fault. (NT) ..... 10:38:57 06/25/08 Wed I work as a professional model (in Toronto, Europe and Asia), and I have never heard of that before. (NT) -- --, 13:37:38 06/25/08 Wed you were never told to stick your chin out and turn your head.......what agency were you with? whatever i'm guessing you were an import model, so that would explain it. anyways back to things that matter Samantha looks really harsh from straight on so she probably turns her head to compensate. (NT) jay 14:13:08 06/25/08 Wed She is not sticking out her chin and turning her head. She's just turning her head to a ridiculous angle. Besides, if you knew anything about modelling and the modelling industry, you would know that posing has nothing to do w/ your agency. (NT) -- --, 07:57:43 06/26/08 Thu What is an import model? Is that one of those T&A promotional girls? B/c that's what Samantha is.. She's not a real model, she's a promotional girl. (NT) -- --, 08:30:24 06/27/08 Fri That is true - Samantha did all of the import car shows in Toronto - hence the nickname she had "Tianna Loxxx". She had a site - but looks like she took it down. (NT) Pageant Fan 13:12:59 07/01/08 Tue I want to support Samantha, I really do. She doesn't feel real. She did work hard 2 prepare 4 this. Any 1 who gets this far did. I am not discrediting that. But when u c some1 on the "circuit", & by that I mean the import shows, the sexy lingerie photos, constant plastic surgery, a nickname with 3 x's at the end - this does cause criticisms. I am not saying that it is right, or that people can't change. IF u plan on entering Miss Universe 1 day, b smart. Don't take bad photos, using implicit porn names b/c this stuff follows u around. She is not being herself, & it is forced based on her interviews. There r few sites that c her placing. She just doesn't have that "it" factor u need for Miss Universe. Again, I am not discrediting her work or that she truly wants to be there, or that we should support her. I support her b/c she is Canadian (however u want 2 interpret), but not b/c I think that she really stands a chance. (NT) Stefany 13:53:48 07/01/08 Tue I think alot of the citicism towards her also comes from that fact that the MUC Organization took her to Miss Universe last year. That kind of behaviour on the part of the MUC Organization raises eyebrows.. It just shouldn't happen. (NT) -- jmo, 10:12:41 07/02/08 Wed That is unfortunate (click in) -- Isabelle Fry, 11:18:32 07/02/08 Wed I don't think our pageant fans are necessarily negative, as much as they are somewhat skeptical lately. There was no negativity when Natalie, Alice or Leanne were MUC. I think the appearance of impropriety on the part of the MUC Organization is fueling the flames. And I think it will continue if situations like that trip to Nicaragua, where certain girls were clearly invited along on the trip despite not being the new queen. And if any of these girls should win the title of MUC next year, then more speculation of "fixing" the outcome will again be raised. Unfortunately, whether the next winner deserves to win or not, that is a fact. (NT) -- jmo, 11:53:20 07/02/08 Wed I agree with what you're saying, however, there is another misunderstanding. During MUC this past year, all contestants were notified (in a letter) that the top 5 would be going to Nicaragua on that trip. Sahar and Genita couldn't make it (due to work committments) so two other top 10 members (who were available to go) went in their place. Sadly, no matter who wins next year there will be claims of "fixing" - there will always be some "reason". When Natalie won, there were also claims of it being fixed, but that was forgotten after she won Miss Universe. And yes, those claims were made about Alice too. I understand people being skeptical, but instead of assuming negitave thoughts surrounding things like the Nicaragua trip, please look at the other possibilities too and the sincere purpose of that trip. (NT) -- Isabelle Fry, 12:20:05 07/02/08 Wed I don't deny that there is a bigger purpose for the trip to Nicaragua, but unless everyone knows that the top 5 were invited and told in advance, all the mass public sees is a few pictures posted on a message board and on the MUC website. I think the PR team at the MUC Organization needs to be more on their toes making to sure to explain images like that so that there is no speculation. Do you know what I mean? Otherwise, people (from the outside looking in) feel something shady or unfair is going on.. Its all about perceptions.. (NT) -- jmo, 14:14:34 07/02/08 Wed Isabelle, I am a past pageant contestant and because this world is so small, a friend of mine actually knew by chance one of Alice's sponsors and this sponsor leaked before her crowning they Alice was promised by the organization she would win. This sponsor was bragging about his "MUC" before she even won.. and he knew this information from Alice herself. There is alot more information that I know but I wont share.. The girls that are from the Toronto area know what this pageant is about and how Denis runs his pageant. I would never recommend any girl pay an entry fee to this pageant. (NT) -- Doesn't matter, 23:31:15 07/02/08 Wed I always enjoy how all this so-called 'proof' of corruption in BOC is always second-hand sources and friends of friends. Ana Zotovic gave Alice a real run for her money in my opinion and it could have gone either way, but ultimately I think the right decision was made by the JUDGES based on Alice's MU performance. I wish bitter former contestants would stop griping about their defeats on this message forum, it's growing rather tiresome... (NT) -- Sigh..., 00:49:21 07/03/08 Thu No. Alice was the winner from the beginning. She's was undeniably the most beautiful contestant and deserved her win, whether it was fixed or not. No one came close to Alice. In Natalie's year, many of us thought Gretel Montgomery was more beautiful and should have won. That was a competitive year and in retrospect it turned out right. Canada produced one of the most beautiful Miss Universes ever. In Leanne's year, I was surprised by her win, because she seemed to come out of nowhere. However, she was the most beautiful that year, and my very favorite Miss Canada ever. It all seemed to fall apart after Alice. If it was fixed, they forgot to choose beautiful. (NT) -- Brent, 01:10:33 07/03/08 Thu Oops, my computer must be malfunctioning. All the interesting posts just got deleted. LOL! (NT) -- Brent, 22:17:43 07/03/08 Thu