Who will capture this prestigious title tomorrow?

Before gracing the stage tomorrow evening, the eight elegant contestants in the Miss SVG pageant 2012 this week gave the public a glimpse of what can be expected in the usually highly anticipated interview segment of the show.{{more}}

The eight young women, on Tuesday, made their final public appearance before the show, at a press conference, organized by the Carnival Development Corporation (CDC).

Via live streaming on Karib Cable Channel 203 and on NBC Radio and Star FM, the eight women each spoke on a chosen topic about their experiences leading up to the pageant, slated for tomorrow evening at 8:00 at Carnival City, Victoria Park.

First to give her presentation was Miss Super 6, Jolene Bentick, who spoke about what motivated her to enter the pageant.

“My belief for striving for excellence is what propelled me in taking part in the Miss SVG pageant 2012. I wanted the opportunity to develop myself and the scholarship was my greatest motivation,” Bentick said, in her opening remarks.

Miss Lotto, Shanique Browne, informed the public about the experiences she gained from training and the exposure from the Miss SVG pageant.

“For the individual whose only exposure to Miss SVG is via the media, it may be difficult to understand why someone would undertake such a thing, considering that we face so much ridicule and criticisms.

“However, I will say that the benefits far outweigh this major negative,” Miss Lotto said.

For Miss Mustique Co. Ltd., Terranza Franklyn, it was the interesting places that she had visited during her eight-month preparation for the pageant that was selected for her topic.

“The interesting places that I have visited over the past weeks, preparing for this show, I must say it is an overwhelming experience,” Franklyn said, as she outlined some of the places, which included the School for Children with Special Needs and the Lewis Punnett Home.

Miss LIME, Carice Glasgow, enlightened the public about some of her experience throughout preparation for the pageant.

“A lot of people see us on the outside and we’re having so much fun. From our carnival launching to our motorcades to press conferences like this one this morning, my favourite experiences happened behind the scenes,” Glasgow said, as she informed the public about their training exercises and when they imitated Chairperson of the Beauty Shows Committee, Cheryl Rodriguez.

It was then the turn of Miss Agricultural Input Warehouse, Kendra Homer ,who broke down in tears as she began her topic: “Friends we made, new and interesting persons we met, lasting relationships we made while preparing for Miss SVG 2012.”

For the 21-year-old, it was an emotional moment, as she reminisced on the commencement of training, to the finals days leading up to the event.

“From August 15, 2011, we were a group of sixteen. Now we are eight sisters, loving each other day by day, working towards achieving one goal and that is to win Miss SVG 2012,” Homer said, when she returned to the podium after having regained her composure.

Miss St Vincent Brewery Ltd., Jovonne John, outlined the differences she noticed in preparing for Miss SVG 2012 and other pageants in which she has participated.

One of the major differences outlined by John was the pressure involved in preparation for the Miss SVG show.

“You know pressure buss pipe, as people say. I must say if you are not focused for Miss SVG, you will get lost, because it’s not an easy task.

“There are many benefits to be derived, but the pressure you may face, it is not easy,” according to Miss Brewery.

The public was then given the assurance by Miss Metrocint General Ins. Co. Ltd., Dieta Tucker, that the event will be a spectacular one.

“I assure you that when you return to work on Monday, you will be speaking about the event at Carnival City on Saturday night.

“I guarantee you that I am ready to perform and amaze you. My question for you today is, are you ready to be entertained?” Tucker asked.

Miss Jergens, Aziza Williams spoke of her immediate plans if crowned Miss SVG 2012.

Williams spoke about her experience as a mentor at the Bread of Life Orphanage, which according to her, influenced her intended actions to assist orphaned children.

“I would like to become a champion in finding homes and families for these orphans, firstly by making the Vincentian public aware of the plight of these orphans,” Williams said.

The judged appearances for the contestants at tomorrow’s Miss SVG pageant are: swimsuit (25 points), talent (20 points), evening gowns (25 points), and interview (30 points).

Chairperson of the Beauty Shows Committee Cheryl Rodriguez described the swimsuits as “out of this world.

“The talents are varied and creative, the evening gowns breathtaking and I can say with confidence that I expect the interviews to be brilliant,” Rodriguez stated.

Miss SVG 2012 will walk away with a University scholarship valued at EC$80,000 for studies at the University of the West Indies. The queen will also receive a cash prize of $8,000 from the CDC, a laptop computer from Courts St Vincent Ltd. and gifts from various business houses.(AA)