Miss Malaysia Universe 2008

Throughout my 10-day beauty queen “boot camp” (yes…it really felt like a boot camp!!), I learnt a lot on self presentation, appearance, poise, posture, speech and confidence. I had to pick up different sets of choreographies (there was always a different choreography per event) and catwalk moves hours before going on stage for public appearances.
During this period, I also made good friends with some of the girls. My roommate, Elisabeth is really sweet and seriously loves to cam-whore. I think her cam-whoring rubbed off a bit on me after 10 days.
We were in Sungei Wang on the 24th May for the Miss Marigold Body Beautiful subsidiary title and Summit USJ on the 25th May for a few other subsidiary titles (lazy to list down all lah!). We had to get to the venues 2-3 hours before the real event to practice on the stage. This was to get use to the shape and size of the stage.
I felt weird and rather uncomfortable practicing in front of the crowd who were clearly enjoying themselves and taking pictures of us. At the end of the day, Wincci won the Miss Marigold Body Beautiful title. Congrats girl!
In Summit USJ, we had to do the same round of casual wear, sports wear and evening gown. This time, the choreography was different as there were quite a few mistakes made in Sungei Wang (choreography-wise and also parade). Also, the stage in Summit USJ was smaller and narrower making it harder to parade. Priscilla was crowned Miss Nelson’s Popular. She promised me free jagung for one year. 😛
Rehearsals were difficult; I dreaded them the most as I had a tough time keeping up with the pace. We were usually up at 7am and our day often packed with events, press interviews, photo sessions and of course, the obligatory practice sessions. We often wore thick make-up (concealer, foundation, loose powder, etc…) causing our skin to become dry and stiff.
By the time we were done with rehearsals, it would be late at night, sometimes close to 1am. Then there’s the daunting task of removing the inch-thick make-up and hardened hair-sprayed hair. After a shower and a generous slab of moisturizer (and for some girls, face mask), we’re in bed around 2-3am.
On the plus side, we had the opportunity of experiencing life as a mini celebrity. TV crews, media people, video and cameramen followed us everywhere we went, except in the changing room and backstage of course! Everything was paid for; we had the pleasure of staying in a 5 star hotel with comfortable rooms, great room service, good food (the buffet at The Spread is one of the best I’ve had so far, especially the breakfast!) and lovely hospitality.
We also went on the Superstar Aquarius on the 5th day of the pageant, courtesy of Star Cruises, one of our official sponsors. On the cruise, we were swamped by tourists wanting to take pictures of us, and with us. I felt like an artifact, or a museum display.
There was also a pageant preview show on board the cruise on the second night where two subsidiary titles were given.
This was my lunch on the last day of the cruise. I know it was a big plate. I was very hungry OKAY…plus I didn’t have to squeeze into a tiny bikini until the next evening so let me be! I had a very very good and fulfilling lunch. So did Lis! Hehe…..BURRP!!! ‘cuse me. 🙂
















Shum, Michael, Dan and Roy, thank you for coming to see and support me in Sungei Wang. Your loud cheers wiped away my fears and gave me a great confidence boost since it was my first stage appearance.
This pageant truly is an experience of a lifetime, and one I will cherish for the rest of my life.
*Not of the girls are from the states shown on our sashes. We are only REPRESENTING the states. Only a few of them are really from the state they represent.
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Ahems Ahems… we still got long way to go.. and if by any change you run out of food, i’ll always have a jagung stall for you..dun have to worry about the dress.. super thin must wear super tight dress la.. although its not dolce and gabana, fendi or banana, celaka or kanina.. but i glad you like it… looking forward to do food hunt with you again.. see ya soon
Haha…ok. Make my jagung in a cup …with extra butter! 😀
Can’t wait for our next makan session. See you soon babe. 😉
hmm… think i prefer your ‘au naturel’ look. The poster colour-like make-up doesn’t flatter your features. 😛
But glad you had fun & good memories fr the pageant. 😉
quoting Priscilla Lee, “celaka or kanina”?!! 😛
really got such brands?
hey bangsar-babe, what can i say? after reading your blog, well, i guess miss porky has spoken. time to cut down on gourmet and join me back in our dirty dozen doughnuts extragavanza 😛
oh yah.. i will start editing your pageant pics by tonight onwards.. i think you are still waiting impatiently over there 🙂
am3lia – I think so too. Maybe because my eyes not big enough to carry off those colours. I would have preferred dark brown or deep purple. 😉
Malcolm – Yes…I want them donuts! About time! Faster faster edit.. 😀
hehe..got la… my uncle say got niama and tualampa… ahems ahems..i must maintain my gracefulness……not!!~
your welcome, i will always support you but you stiil owe me for the snacks i bought for you. hehe. just jk. nice post and congrat on making it to the finals.
Hehe…thanks ;P
someone went to big apple without me.. notiiii notiiiii…
Sorry la…couldn’t resist temptation…it was calling for me the other day. *Eat me! Eat me!* 😛
hey babe,you and your food!Haha its great knowing that you are really a food person too! guess i must ask you for ideas next time to have good cuisine:P Reading your blog is fun,esp the MMU stories lol,you and your food on the cruise and everywhere you go!
Hey gorgeous! Thanks for dropping by.
Ya lor…Everytime I go missing Elisabeth will go and find me at the buffet counter kekeke.. 😛
Sue Lyn ! ! !
wow…u r really into food ler…hehe…so next time when i wanna to go for good food..i can ask u ad…u can become my food consultant ad…hehehehehe…..
hmm..i din make it for the past gatherings…so…for the nex gatherings…remember to call me ya…hehehhe…
by the way..u know William too..i also know him..he’s one of my ji mui’s best fren…hehe..doubt he still remember me la…heee…
anyway….take care and see ya…
Hugs…
Haha…of course!!
From the way you see me eat during the pageant also can tell ma…I’ll be in my own ‘world’. 😛
Sure…we’re going Jap buffet…will let all of you guys know la. 😉
Ya…William’s a good friend of mine. He’s done so much for me. Dunno what I’ll do without him…kekeke