Miss Belize Live on Five at the Bliss

The dream of one beauty will be fulfilled on Saturday night. Ten vivacious and gorgeous young women are competing to win the title of the first Queen of the Jewel, the new Miss Belize, but only one will walk away with the honor. All week, they have been perfecting their moves for Saturday night’s glamorous event at the Bliss Centre. The winner will be judged in various areas including text voting, swimsuit, cultural presentation, evening wear and a question and answer segment.  News Five’s Delahnie Bain caught up with them at rehearsal this morning.

Delahnie Bain, Reporting

Ten delegates from across the country are vying to become Miss Belize 2010. At their final rehearsal today, the contestants told us why they stepped up to the challenge.

Scarleth Delgado, San Pedro Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

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“I think I’m patriotic, I love people and I always try for excellence in everything that I do and I think that this would give me the opportunity to represent my home here and abroad and give me a platform where I can speak about my concerns and the concerns of my community.”

Cricel Castillo, Caribbean Shores Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“In my opinion, I’ve done so much to change my ways and to become a better person that I feel I would be a great ambassador for this country and a leader as well.”

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Anna Haylock, San Pedro Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I feel that I could do better for my country and represent us in a different way and it’s a challenge. It’s a challenge that I want to take.”

Jane Vejerano, Santa Elena Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I wanted to do something different and something that my family and friends would think I would do. At the same time I wanted to do something positive and this was the best choice.”

Sasha Villafranco, Stann Creek Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I want to be the next Miss Belize because I think it’s a good position and being that you open up to new experiences, meeting new people and that’s what I wanted.”

Sheree Flores, Santa Elena Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

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“I want to be Miss Belize because I think it is about time that Belize has a very good representative to represent them both nationally and internationally and I strongly believe that I have the qualities that it takes to be Miss Belize.”

Annlyn Apolonio, Lake Independence Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I think a lot of people ask what your country can do for you and this is my contribution to my country. Being Belize’s beauty ambassador would be a truly humbling experience and I am looking forward to becoming the next Miss Belize.”

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Krista Cruz, Belmopan Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I feel that being Miss Belize would bring a lot of opportunities and experiences that I’ve always wanted to gain and just for the fun of it and I think I can do a lot of positive things for Belize and be a positive influence for young girls and the entire country.”

Tyler Savery, Dangriga Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

“I believe I can be Miss Belize because I am a well rounded individual and I believe that I would be a valid ambassador for this country.”

Victoria Jeffries, Belize City Delegate, Miss Belize 2010

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“From I was a little girl I used to say oh my gosh these girls are so pretty. I can’t wait until I get older to be able to go up and represent and actually win the crown and become Miss Belize.”

The girls each have individual qualities that they feel gives them a hand up over the other delegates.

Scarleth Delgado

“I think that I’m very confident, I’m very ambitious and I really want this crown. It would be a privilege and an honor to be your new beauty ambassador.”

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Cricel Castillo

“I don’t think there’s anyone like me. I have a really bubbly personality. I’m out going. I can get serious, I’m a hard worker, I’m diligent, I’m efficient and effective.”

Sasha Villafranco

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“I’m dedicated, I go for what I want and I don’t know if it’s the same with the other girls but I set my priorities straight and try my best to get what I want.”

Krista Cruz

“I definitely think my personality. I’m a bit more upbeat, a bit more excited about everything I’m doing and I just always have a positive mentality about everything.”

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Tyler Savery

“I intend to bring the cultural spice to this whole thing because we all know that Dangriga is cultural based and we promote a lot of the Garifuna culture.”

But it’s not all glamorous; these beauties have worked hard to prepare for their big night.

Anna Haylock

“Hard work, but we’re doing a good job so we’re asking everybody to come out and watch us because we’ve been working hard for this so I’ll ask you guys to come out.”

Jane Vejerano

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“Lot of commitment and dedication, strict diet and exercise which I’m not used to but I had to do it.”

Sheree Flores

“We’ve gotten our routines together and I think that we’re ready enough to give to the public a very exciting show tomorrow night.”

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Annlyn Apolonio

“It has been wonderful; you know what you put in is what you get out. So we have been putting in the work to—so that we can please our fans at the end of the day.”

Victoria Jeffries

“It has been a tough journey but we’re trying to get it together so we could put off a great show for you guys tomorrow night.”

The showdown is happening at the Bliss on Saturday night and you can catch the action live on this station. Delahnie Bain for News Five.

The winner of the pageant will go on represent Belize at the Miss Universe contest. And in case you’re wondering, new owners have acquired the franchise.