Miss Earth 2009

Sandra Inez Seifert (born 1984 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a Filipino-German beauty queen and an international fashion model. She is a New York-educated nurse from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental and was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009 in San Juan City, Philippines. She is expected to represent her country in the Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth international pageant, one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world Seifert (also known with the nickname, Schazee) was born on February 1, 1984 in Taipei, Taiwan. Seifert’s father is of German heritage, and her mother is Filipino. She is the daughter of Zenaida Suravilla of Bacolod City and Harald Seifert of Germany, who are now based in Manila. Seifert took her elementary education in a Montessori and at St. Scholastica’s Academy in Bacolod City and high school at Brent International School, Eurocampus – Philippines, an international, co-educational day and boarding school, where she graduated valedictorian, the highest rank among those who graduated during her time. She is a “straight A” student at the City University of New York in the United States of America, where she obtained her healthcare nursing degree. She passed the New York nursing board examination in 2008 in the United States. She has 3 younger brothers: Stefan, Michael Alexander, and Mark. Stefan works as a team leader for International Business Machines Corporation Philippines. Michael Alexander is also an international model, who models for Calvin Klein in Hong Kong and Singapore. Mark is the youngest among them. Seifert plays basketball and volleyball.She is also into competitive swimming; she won silver medal in a swimming competition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, representing her school. Seifert speaks four languages fluently: German, English, Filipino, and French. She also speaks the Filipino dialect, Hiligaynon (also informally known as Ilonggo), an Austronesian language spoken in Western Visayas in the Philippines. In addition, she has basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian languages. Seifert, a vegetarian, won the Miss Philippines-Earth 2009, the 9th edition of the “beauty for a cause” pageant. She bested 49 other contestants representing various towns, cities, provinces, and overseas Filipino communities in the beauty contest that promotes environmental awareness. The event was broadcasted by ABS-CBN in the Philippines and by The Filipino Channel internationally. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder and the current Miss Earth 2008 Karla Paula Henry on May 10, 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People, San Juan City. Seifert was the most popular and favorite candidate by pageant enthusiasts to win the Binibining Pilipinas pageant in March 2009, but was disqualified two days before the proclamation night for having posed in a men’s magazine in 2007 wearing a two-piece-swimsuit. Seifert was also an early favorite in the Miss Philippines Earth 2009 pageant, collecting four special citations: Best in Cultural Costume, Miss RCBC E-Woman, Gandang Ricky Reyes and Best in Swimsuit. Seifert’s white “Pearl of the Orient” gown, a modern interpretation of the terno (a long dress in the Philippines characterized by broad “butterfly” sleeves that rise slightly at the shoulders and extend about to the elbow) featuring a feathered mask and layered Spanish lace embellished in crystals, beads, and pearls was designed by Frederick Peralta. She won P250,000, plus other prizes, and will represent the country in the Miss Earth pageant later this year. In answer to a question from a fellow candidate during the selection of top 5 finalists, Seifert believes that in “Negros Occidental the principal problem is that there is no waste segregation, it is a problem because it is inevitable that we all produce waste; out of 13 cities only three of the cities right now are practicing solid waste management. We need to cover 10 more and 19 more municipalities. Let’s not sit back and relax,” she said, as she stressed the need to take care of Mother Nature. She also impressed the judges during the final question and answer portion of the pageant with her answer to the final question “With global environment changing, what would you like to change in yourself that will make you a better pro-environment person?” Seifert said: “When I joined Miss Earth I became aware of the things I can do as a Filipina and as a citizen of the world. I would like to share this awareness with more people, whether on a personal level or through the media. I want to make a difference in every little way I can.” She nailed the competition with her answer.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
GOODLUCK and GOD BLESS Sandra for the Miss Earth 2009!..(read more at source)



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