Cindy Wright
The Gleaner continues to profile the contestants in the 2006 Miss Jamaica Universe pageant. The finals will be held on Sunday, March 26 at the Hilton Kingston hotel at 7:30 p.m.
Cindy Wright
Age: 19
Vital statistics: 35-24-35
Height: 5' 11'
Occupation: Model
Sponsor: Miss Captain's
Bakery
Why did you decide to enter the competition?
I decided to enter because I think that it would be a good opportunity, a lot of exposure and I think that a lot of doors could open for me and opportunities for me to get involved with my country.
What is your definition of a beauty queen?
A beauty queen is someone that is not only beautiful, but also very strong and has her head on her shoulders and knows where she wants to go in life.
What do you expect to achieve by entering the competition?
You learn a lot about self confidence and grooming. You learn a lot about yourself and also achieve a lot of friendships from the girls that are in the competition.
What is your best asset?
My best asset is my eyes. I have green eyes. None of my parents have green eyes, none of my brothers. I think I got it from my grandfather or great grandfather, so I'd have to say that's a very special treat.
How would you sell Jamaica to a foreigner in light of the high crime rate?
Despite the crime rate, this is still the most beautiful place to live. The food is great, the music is internationally known. There is no way you can come to Jamaica and not have a good time. There is always something going on.
What do you love the most about Jamaica?
I love the beaches. Ever since I was a baby I've been going to Lime Cay every Sunday. So I definitely love the beaches. I love the water.
If you could meet one person, who would it be and why?
I think I'd want to meet Tyra Banks. Because I think she is a very strong woman and she has done so much with her career and I could learn a lot from her.
If you win, what sector of the society would you work with?
I would work with children. I love children. Ever since I was young, I wanted to own my own day care and when I was in high school, I used to work with the SOS Children's Village. I used to play with them and help them to read. Even now, I tend to get more involved with children.
If you were the Prime Minister, what changes would you make and how?
I would try to build more opportunities for young people, opportunities like schooling. Everybody would have a fair opportunity to go to college, more jobs.
What do you hope to achieve in five years?
In five years, hopefully, I will have my degree in fashion merchandising, and to be successful in the modeling industry. I also hope to be an international model; to be successful in whatever career path I am in. Hopefully, I'd have my own house by then.
