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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Miss World Denmark
Name : Maya Celeste Padillo OLESEN
Age : 20 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.75 m
Hometown : Christiansfeld
Danish, English, Swedish & German
Maya Celeste Padillo Olesen was crowned Miss World Danmark 2011 during a ceremony held at First Kong Frederik Hotel in Copenhagen on August 20, 2011.
Maya Celeste Padillo OLESEN will represent Denmark in Miss World 2011
Maya is waiting to start her education in nursing. She has been learning sign language for the past 6 months and is a member of the organisation Unicef. Hobbies include: playing the piano, handball, soccer and singing in the church choir.
Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.
BIOGRAPHY
Maya is waiting to start her education in nursing. She has been learning sign language for the past 6 months and is a member of the organisation Unicef. Hobbies include: playing the piano, handball, soccer and singing in the church choir.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Denmark is a small but beautiful country where the Danish population is estimated to be around 5.5 million. It’s a country with great history (Vikings) with great welfare, a monarchy and democracy.
Future ambitions ?
To work as a nurse in the organisation, Doctors Without Borders, and other charitable organisations.
Describe yourself
I consider myself as a sociable, open-minded, curious young woman with great values in life.
Personal Motto?
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Favourite food ?
I love Italian food but enjoy trying new things too.
Favourite Music / Books ?
I love authentic books! I have just started reading ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’. It is about women in Afghanistan. I like all kinds of music from classical, romantic to modern.
Do you have any pets?
I have a cat named Bianca. She is the sun in my life!
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
My most memorable day was when I visited a refugee group at Christmas. I brought presents and spent time playing with the children. I am sure that it was a day they cherished as much as I did.
Special Talents ?
Handball and soccer.
Any other interesting facts ?
I am interested in language. I am a member of UNICEF and a lifesaver for DanChurchAid. I am interested in cancer organisations also.
