Miss Universe Pageant 9pm Eastern on NBC LIVE THREAD

Miss Universe ^ | 6-3-2003

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

JUSTINE PASEK MISS UNIVERSE® 2002

Justine Pasek, a crowd favorite during the 2002 MISS UNIVERSE competition, is a 22-year-old native of Panama City, Panama. She has been recognized all over the world for her supermodel looks and humble personality. Her natural beauty is indicative of the beauty in the new millennium. As Justine moves to New York City to take on the title of Miss Universe, she is ready to work hard as an ambassador for women around the world by representing the Miss Universe Organization.

Before putting on the crown, Justine worked in production for television specials, charity events, theater musicals and fashion shows. She plans to someday complete a degree in Environmental Engineering, and then work for the Smithsonian Research Center, educating the public about environmental conservation. During her reign as Miss Panama, she has worked with Casa Esperanza, which is an organization that helps street kids get off the street and into schools. She has also set up fashion shows for charitable organizations such as the Red Cross, FANLIC (Fundsacion Amigos Ninos Con Leucemia Y Cancer), Fundacion Son Felipe, among others.

Justine is the daughter of a software engineer for the Panama Canal Authority and a homemaker. She is the oldest of three; her two brothers are 12 and 14. Her Grandfather was a marine in World War II and a pilot for the Panama Canal Commission. She has a very close relationship with her parents and has been a mentor to her younger siblings. She has had her family¹s support as a competitor in swimming, basketball and volleyball and has enjoyed drawing, ballet, tap, and salsa dancing throughout her childhood.

As Miss Universe 2002, Pasek will travel extensively working with internationally recognized AIDS/HIV organizations, including the Global Health Council, the Harvard AIDS Institute, AmFAR, and the Center for Disease Control’s “Act Now” campaign. As a “celebrity” spokesperson, she will be responsible for working with the media globally to generate a better understanding and acceptance of AIDS and HIV and its prevention; while helping increase awareness, funding and resources for these key organizations.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

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* Design by Mikimoto

* Valued at $200,000

* 500 diamonds totaling nearly 30 carats.

* 120 pearls, both white South Sea and Akoya pearls, ranging in size from 3.0 - 18 mm

* Design depicts the ancient symbol of the phoenix rising, which signifies status, power and the vision of great beauty.

[finnman69]

see this thread for lots of Freeper favorite bikini clad contestants...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/922170/posts

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Miss Universe Contestants Must Prove They're SARS-Free

TONITE'S THE NIGHT (Miss Universe contest - view the candidates: Pick your favorite)

Miss USA

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I don't think that Miss USA stands a chance this year. Not a top ten, that's for sure.

[Mr. Mojo]

Only two competitions are necessary: bikini and evening wear. I could do without the rest of the BS, especially the "talent" competitions and the standard liberal-speak blather.

[Carolina]

Viking Warrior Princess:

Miss Iceland

[Mr. Mojo]

Hmmmm....what exactly is that $200,000 crown resting upon?

[TheBigB]

She's pretty, though. Looks a bit like Halle Berry. Or maybe it's just the short hair.

[ewing]

Ping

[ewing]

Looks like another USA Top 5-10 finisher but no chance of winning..

[Carolina]

Hey, what about the national dress display?

[Ed_in_NJ]

Next year I'm going to enter -- just to compete with the ladies!

[Mr. Mojo]

OK...you have a point.

Check out the hat that Canadian is sporting.

[Xenalyte]

For the record, a TRUE warrior princess does not wear a macrame dress. (And we can braid our hair correctly.)

She's GORGEOUS, though!

[ewing]

Looks like Namibia is displaying quite a bit of her 'talent' there!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The best looking Miss USA ever was Shawnae Jebbia. A Massachusetts girl from Attleboro!

[habs4ever]

This is a year for knockouts.So many incredibly beautiful contestants, but my vote goes for Miss Argentina...but it's for sale ;-)

[Mr. Mojo]

Damn

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Oh yeah. You should see her in a swimsuit. =;^p

[Carolina]

For the record, a TRUE warrior princess does not wear a macrame dress. (And we can braid our hair correctly.)

My apologies to all true warrior princesses. ;)