SINGAPORE: The Miss Singapore World pageant has a new winner.
20—year—old Pilar Arlando will be going to South Africa on December
12 for a shot at the Miss World title.
The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality student at Management
Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) was selected as Miss
Singapore World after the previous winner Ris Low gave up her crown
amid a firestorm of controversy.
Pilar was third in the contest.
She said: "I’m sure that they saw my capabilities as a main
title—holder, so I believe I don’t see myself as a replacement. I
know the bad press was centred on Ris Low about her English but it
does not affect me because I’m confident in the words that I say
and how I speak."
In a statement, organisers ERM World said Claire Lee, who came
in second, was not chosen because of her back injury which meant
she could not stand for long hours.
And contest rules do not require them to select the first
runner—up as a replacement.
The new beauty queen said she’s just a regular girl.
She said: "I do not have any convictions or criminal records I
enjoy travelling, baking and participating in various sports
activities. I’m a good girl." — CNA/vm
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20091009/tap-404-2nd-runner-up-ms-singapore-world-231650b.html
Seems like whatever she say is against Ris Low.. No Bad English,
No criminal record.. lol.
