World Class Beauty Queens Magazine would like to welcome amazing Queen Emanuela Pino Ms. Singapolitan Worldwide 2019/20.
Full name: Emanuela Pino
Title/Year: Ms. Singapolitan Worldwide 2019/20
Pageant System: Singapolitan Worldwide
Age: 37
Zodiac sign: pisces
Hobbies: cooking, baking, travelling, reading books
Platform: The Pink Ribbon Initiative
Years competed: 2019
Countries visited: I have visited more than 60 countries, I think it is easy to mention some of the countries that I have not visited yet, like Australia, New Zealand, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. I love travelling, knowing news places, people and cultures.
Likes: I like helping people, doing charity work, eating nice food
Dislikes: I don’t like routine and I find boring doing every day the same things
Status: I am single
World Class Beauty Queens: Please tell us about yourself.
I am Italian, born and raised in a small Sicilian town,I have worked on the cruise ships for 10 years and travelled the world until I decided to move to Singapore 6 years ago. I am currently working for Rolls-Royce, supporting the engines of Singapore Airline aircrafts. But for my future, I dream to start a social enterprise and to be an inspiration and a blessing for millions of women.
World Class Beauty Queens: What does women Empowerment means to you?
It means being able to listen and understand women’s needs and desires, helping them to realize their potentiality and let them see their value. It means guiding them by example, being a role model for them, someone that they can trust and follow.
World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your pageant history. My pageant history started at the beginning of 2019 when I decided to join Ms. & Mrs. Singapolitan Worldwide and it was a true learning and growing experience. I have won the following titles:
Ms Singapolitan Worldwide 2019/20
Exemplary The pink Ribbon initiative award initiative 2019
Best in evening gown
World Class Beauty Queens: What inspired you to do your first pageant? I was inspired by the other beauty queens, the way they were able to influence and make a positive impact in people’s life.
World Class Beauty Queens: Why did you choose to compete for your current title? I chose to compete because I found that this pageant had a great purpose: sharing breast cancer awareness and this is a very important topic especially for women. And at the same time I wanted to challenge myself and grow.
World Class Beauty Queens: To those unfamiliar with your pageant system please tell us what is it about? I define Singapolitan Worldwide a pageant with a purpose, a pageant that looks beyond beauty, rewarding women who can inspire, impact and influence.
World Class Beauty Queens: What are you being judged on during the competition?
During the competition we were judged for :
National Costume
Talent performance
Evening gown
Q&A
Stage presence
The Pink Ribbon initiative
World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your experience during the competition.
Being my first pageant, I really enjoyed the journey and tried to learn as much as I could, taking this experience as a journey of self-discovery and growth. The woman that I see in the mirror now is more confident, more determined, more resilient, stronger and with a clear vision of her future.
World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your platform or what cause do you volunteer for. During the pageant I have volunteered for the breast cancer awareness cause creating a project called #Eatpink8 where I share healthy Mediterranean diet recipes, rich of anti oxidants and vitamins.
I have also organised a prevention talk together with the Breast Cancer Foundation of Singapore. In the future I am planning to launch a cooking book and donate part of the proceeds to support Breast Cancer Foundation.
World Class Beauty Queens: What appearances have you done with your title? I have recently won the title, so I have not done any appearance yet but I have been invited to attend and Italian festival organized by Apics, Italian Cultural Centre Singapore in October.
World Class Beauty Queens: What are some of your achievements? I consider winning this pageant a great achievement that will lead me to many more achievements.
World Class Beauty Queens: What is your on stage strategy to win the judges over? My strategy was just to be myself and replying to the questions with confidence and sincerity.
World Class Beauty Queens: What makes you stand out from all those other beautiful girls? During this pageant I have learned not to compare myself to the other ladies but to appreciate their qualities and learn from their strengths. I believe that all the other pageants are beautiful and talented and we have our own strengths; mine is to have a heart for people, taking care of their needs and helping them to achieve their dreams.
World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about the moment your name was called out as the winner. I was really surprised and happy at the same time. For a moment I felt like dreaming but I was really honored to receive the title and proud of myself. I thought of my parents and how happy they would be for my achievement.
World Class Beauty Queens: What does it mean to you to be a Beauty Queen? It means wearing a crown to serve people, to inspire, influence and impact. It means being able to leave a legacy.
World Class Beauty Queens: How did competing in pageants helped your life? The pageant journey helped me to know myself more, to face my fears, to understand what I really want in life, to learn and be inspired by the other contestants, learning how not to compare because we are all beautiful and unique in our own way.
World Class Beauty Queens: How did pageants helped your self-esteem and body image? It helped me to believe more in myself, my capabilities, it boosted my self esteem. I started to look at the mirror and love the image that I see, instead of just criticizing it.
World Class Beauty Queens: You are an inspiration to all the girls out there. How does it feel? It feels good but it is a great responsibility at the same time. It is nice sharing my story and knowing that other girls can be inspired and motivated by the way I overcome some of my struggles and difficult moments in life.
World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for learning better pageant walk?
Learn from a coach or watching online videos and do lots of practice using 6 inches heel shoes. World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for choosing right pageant dress? Choose a dress that you like, that makes you feel like a princess and gives you confidence when you wear it.
World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for winning interview? Share from your heart and be honest.
World Class Beauty Queens: How did you prepare for your competition? I have attended the training sessions organized by Mrs. Vanitha and watched videos from pageant coaches and rehearsed the catwalk with one of the elite pageants, Mrs. Roziah who shared some precious tips.
World Class Beauty Queens: What is one mistake that you've done during competing you wish you could redo and fix it? I wish I could redo my talent show with more confidence. I was the first one and I was nervous, my hands were shaking while doing my cooking dance.
World Class Beauty Queens: What other mistakes are made by girls during the contest? I believe that “trying to be the best” or pretending to be “perfect” is a mistake made by some girls; just be the best version of yourself is the best way to be appreciated by the judges.
World Class Beauty Queens: Any modeling or acting experience? No, I don’t have any modeling or acting experience yet, but I am open to new experiences in the future. I like new challenges and learning new things.
World Class Beauty Queens: What are your plans for 2019 as a Queen?
I plan to continue sharing about breast cancer awareness through my #Eatpink8 project and to publish a cooking book where I share recipes from Italy and the Mediterranean diet.
I will also continue to raise funds for my project in a Thai village where we are building a community center. In 2020, after graduating from my MBA, I want to start a social enterprise and become a brand ambassador for Italian brands and products in Asia.
World Class Beauty Queens: What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?
I want to leave a legacy to women who have gone through lots of emotional struggles and low self-esteem, I want to share my testimony and inspire them to believe in themselves, to become everyday a better person and to believe in the power of their dreams.
International Director & Organised By:
STYLE ETIQUETTE PTE LTD, Vanithadevi
Pageant website:www.singapolitanworldwide.com World Class Beauty Queens Magazine would like to say thank you for this amazing interview.
Emanuela Pino Ms. Singapolitan Worldwide 2019/20, World Class Beauty Queens Magazine, Photo by Indika Danthanarayana
Interview by Derek Tokarzewski Owner/Editor in Chief Mr United Nations 2018 Platform: Women Empowerment Ambassador to International Foundation for Orphans iffocares.org
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