From Miss International, this week, we will be featuring one of the contestants in Miss Universe 2012. We will have Miss Universe - Estonia 2012, Natalie Korneitsik in our "Pageant Vixen Talks" this week! Take note that we did this interview with her MONTHS before the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. Surely, you will learn something from her.
UBC: Who is Natalie on a normal day?
Natalie: Ambitious woman, good friend and loving daughter.
UBC: What was the life of Natalie before joining Miss Estonia - Universe 2012?
Natalie: I have been in fashion and beauty world for years. Before that I was
an usual teenager who even didn't think about model career : I studied a
lot and was interested in politics. At the age of 16 I was scouted and
got my first contract to Milan.My life changed then. I traveled a lot
from Asia to USA. I have chosen to study Fashion Marketing and PR in
Milan, so all my model experience and connections might be useful in my
future career.
UBC: What made you to join Miss Estonia - Universe 2012?
Natalie: It was not my first beauty contest. Before I was chosen to represent
Estonia at Miss Globe International, where I made it into top 10 and got
Miss Photogenic title. I got a great experience and felt the difference
between modeling and beauty world. Then I thought to try myself in Miss
Universe, so I participated in Miss Estonia Universe contest.
UBC: Being a first runner up, how did it feel?
Natalie: Honestly, I was disappointed. There's only one winner for me. Only one name will be remembered as Miss Estonia 2012.
UBC: Replacing Kaitlin Valdmets, what was your reaction?
Natalie: I didn't expect it to be this way. I even got my model contract right
after the contest and was ready to leave Estonia, but then things
changed. That's destiny, I thought.
UBC: How are you preparing for Miss Universe?
Natalie: First of all, I need to find a financial support - sponsorship. It's
hard to do in Estonia.I am taking acting classes, performance on stage
and dancing.I am in the middle of negotiating with our designers about
my future national and final dresses. Besides, we just started to shoot
an official video. A lot of work to be done.
UBC: How do you balance time for family and time for pageant?
Natalie: My family supports me and helps with some questions, so they are in the middle of my preparation.
UBC: What inspires you in being a titleholder?
Natalie: I think every beauty-queen has a mission to complete. I would like to
use my title as an opportunity to be heard and seen to inspire others
to do good things for society. Now I am working on charity projects in
my country. Making happy others makes me happy as well.
UBC: How will you develop friendly competition?
Natalie: I have already contacted Miss Russia and Miss Finland in order to get
know each other even before Miss Universe and create some friendly
activities. I am waiting for their replies. In general, I am tolerant
and friendly person and always trying to skip conflicts.
UBC: What activities will you get involve as a beauty queen?
Natalie: Charity program. Next week we already have an event, money from which
we are going to use for forsaken children. Besides charity, there are
fashion events in order to promote local designers and brands. In
general, my aim is to be a good example for younger generation of the
girls.
UBC: Will you still join another pageant?
Natalie: I think Miss Universe is like Olympic Games : cannot be higher,
cannot be better. So, I was thinking it could be the logical ending of
my participation in beauty pageants.
UBC: How will you treasure this experience?
Natalie: The event like Miss Universe happens only once in life. It's already
something you will be telling about your grandchildren. For me,
personally, it's the best school of life. You learn how to be beautiful,
tolerant and polite in any situation. How to be a face of your country.
You learn responsibility.
UBC: Beauty Tip To All.
Natalie: Keep yourself in shape, eat healthy and don't follow common
stereotypes! And remember, happiness is a key. Nothing is more beautiful
than a sincere smile on your face!
UBC: Message to the fans.
Natalie: I am representing small country, but I will do my best to make people
know it better. The only thing I need from you - is your support and
attention! Best wishes, your Natalie :)
Universal Beauty Council would like to thank Natalie Korneitsik for really giving her time for this interview. Despite of her preparations during the interview, she did answer all the questions. We wish you all the best of luck Natalie!
