Miss World 2011 - Gibraltar - Michelle GILLINGWATER PEDERSEN
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Michelle GILLINGWATER PEDERSEN
Age : 23
Height : 173
Languages : English, Spanish & Danish
BIOGRAPHY
Michelle currently works as a Marketing and Events Assistant for a Swiss private bank. She hopes to further her career in the private banking sector. Michelle plays the saxophone and enjoys horse riding and baking - her grandmother’s cooking is her favourite.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Gibraltar is a beautiful and vibrant country. It is at the most southern point of Europe opposite Africa. Gibraltar is a very small country with around 30,000 inhabitants. Gibraltar is a peninsular mostly surrounded by sea and a stone-throw from Spain. There is a wide variety of culture and religion.
Future ambitions ?
To further my career in the private banking sector.
Describe yourself
I am motivated, committed, determined and a hard-working person who is very loyal, especially to those that I love and care about. I am a traditional woman who respects family values and the importance of integrity within oneself.
Personal Motto?
Don’t allow fear to prevent you from pursuing your dreams.
Favourite food ?
I particularly love Italian food however my grandmother’s cooking definitely takes the leads.
Favourite Music / Books ?
My favourite songs are ‘Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ by Foreigner, ‘Living on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi and ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston.
Do you have any pets ?
I have a dog called Sandi and she is considered the sixth member of my family. She is a cross poodle and shih-tzu.
Any other interesting facts ?
Horse riding, modelling and baking.
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
My most memorable day was the day my boyfriend of 5 and half years got down on one and knee and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes!
