C ’ mon Girls !
Time to walk the walk and talk the talk !
Miss Brazil UK 2013
As one of the world ’ s most cosmopolitan cities , it is undeniable that Londoners have openly embraced the cultural wealth that immigrants have brought to this fine city over the years , and the colourful Brazilian community is no exception . London will be hosting a long-awaited Miss Brazil UK contest and you ’ d better brace yourselves for a night of glamour , fun and – it goes without saying – Brazilian sex appeal . Miss Brazil UK – an initiative inspired by many other world-known beauty pageants - is an exciting opportunity for aspiring starlets and models to get exposure and take part in a one-of-a-kind competition that can change a girl ’ s life for good . Find that hard to believe ? Think again . Among the famous celebrities that started out as former beauty pageants are American journalists Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters , actresses Halle Berry and Sharon Stone , and even TV mogul Oprah Winfrey . As a country that boasts about the beauty of its women , landscapes and its enviably booming economy – not to mention the host of the upcoming 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games – it ’ s fair to say that the hype about all things Brazilian is definitely here to stay . And that ’ s also precisely why the ideal candidate for Miss Brazil UK should have more than just good looks and charisma ; she should proudly represent the Brazilian community and reflect the importance of such heritage throughout the pageant . Candidates who want to stand out and make a good impression on the judges should make good use of some timeless rules that have shaped beauty pageants throughout the years :
• An elegant walk that oozes confidence and attitude ;
• Very good knowledge of current events . The ideal candidate should be able to talk confidently about the things she holds true to her heart , thereby allowing her to reveal her intelligence and convictions ;
• Make-up and styling should be done expertly to enhance the candidate ’ s features and give her that ‘ effortlessly ’ glamorous look that we all love ;
• A healthy diet - as advised by a nutritionist - combined with exercising and a positive mental outlook work wonders too ;
• Renowned beauty pageant trainers and vocal coaches are also known to be very helpful ;
• A contestant ’ s wave should be subtle and classy ; Here is the moral of the story : good looks and charisma might get you through the door , but they won ’ t be enough to keep you in the room . Brazilian girls of all sizes and colours are invited to take part in the Miss Brazil UK cont ¬ est , proving that beauty lies skin deep ; at the end of the day , it ’ s all about confidence and discipline . If you think you have the attributes listed above , combined with the desire to shine on an unforgettable night of entertainment , then Miss Brazil UK is the pageant for you .
Ricardo Fiuza
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