Melesia Fung, Miss Modern Xpressions. Swimsuit by The Mushroom. - CONTRIBUTED
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.
Melesia Fung
Age: 18 years
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 98 lb
Occupation: Receptionist
Vital statistics: 30-23-30
Sponsor: Modern Xpressions
Why did you decide to enter the competition?
"I decided to enter because of friends and family, especially my grandfather who is always referring to me as Miss World. I look at this competition as a source of opportunity to reach out and set a platform for kids. I also see it as an opportunity to aid in my personal development."
What is your definition of a beauty queen?
"A beauty queen is someone who is a role model that is intelligent, eloquent and has a welcoming personality. She should be one of a kind."
What do you expect to achieve by entering this competition?
"I expect to get lots of exposure, so that people can really know who I am. Exposure makes it easier to achieve your goals. I also expect to set standards that others will look up to. I don't expect to achieve only my goals, but the goals of other Jamaicans."
What do you consider to be your best asset?
"My personality, especially my smile. It always gives persons that warm welcome and make them attached to me."
How would you sell Jamaica to a foreigner in light of the high crime rate?
"Every country has their problems and for Jamaica it is the crime. Not because of the crime situation you should look down on us. We have a lot to offer, our beaches are great, our people unique, our food try it. Not because of our crime rate you should put us down."
What do you love most about Jamaica?
Jamaica is a people country. You are loved by everyone, we as a people are approachable and simply nice. Our resorts are great and our food exceptional.
If you could meet one person, who would it be and why?
Former Miss World Desiree Depass. She is a pilot and I read her biography and it is something of me. I want to become a pilot and I would love to get some advice from her. I would love to meet her and probably have lunch with her.
If you were to win the title, what sector of society would you work with and why?
I would work with the children and the needy. I have a passion for them. I would love for people to see what I am feeling when I reach out to them. I would love to help them and provide for them.
If you were the Prime Minister what changes would you make and how would you go about making those changes?
"I would set out a platform for our needy children and elderly people. I would reach out to the illiterate and work with the education sector because this impacts heavily on society. I would provide for the children because within them there is strong potential. This would help to solve the crime problem, maybe not totally solve it but it would reduce it.
What do you hope to achieve in five years?
"I hope to have received my bachelor's in accounting, and begin saving for aviation school.
