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.

[Carolina]

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

Mrowwrrrrr!

[Xenalyte]

Think nothing of it - we're a rare breed, and frequently spotted from a distance, so misjudging our plumage happens often.

[D. Brian Carter]

¡Ms. Panama es una chica bonita! ¡Ay-yi-yi! (sorry for my suspect español---I'm just a gringo stupido).

[shaggy eel]

,,, hottiephile alert.

[Jay D. Dyson]

Is this where we all break into a chorus of "I wish they all could be California giiiiirrls"?

Wait a minute...most of 'em look like they are.

Right then...nevermind.

-Jay

[SGCOS]

[Carolina]

Definitely Miss Uranus.

[ewing]

Die Helen Thomas Posting, die!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Gee Carolina, that's sure a deflator.

[Carolina]

UNCLE!!!!

[Carolina]

Sorry...how about a thread cleanser:

Miss Puerto Rico

[habs4ever]

You just know Miss Uranus is what will happen to all Miss Russia's in 20 yrs ;-)I am sure dear Helen was voted Miss Tractor Works 1974 in Uzekbistan.

[habs4ever]

I like that cleaner....rubbed all over my body ;-)

[Carolina]

LOL! Down, boy.

[CheneyChick]

VC - LOL - she's no competition next to you....

[Sparta]

In God's name why did you have to ruin the thread?!?!?!

[Sparta]

You have redeemed yourself. :)

[BigWaveBetty]

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

I agree.
Does she have a back problem?

Miss USA

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Unfortunately it looks like she has a unit problem.

[habs4ever]

Goodness! What is that flesh coloured gap in her dress??