Christa Simmons, a model and University student from Georgetown, was crowned Miss Guyana World 2008 in Guyana's capital city. She will represent Guyana at the Miss World 2008 Pageant scheduled for 13th December in Johannesburg, South Africa. "Guyana Lime" recently caught up with Christa to get to know a little bit more about Guyana's ambassador. Can she capture the Miss World Crown for her country? Read the exclusive interview with Ms. Christa Simmons. Describe yourself in one or two sentences.
I am an open spirited individual who can connect with anyone almost instantly. I represent a true Guyanese woman in the sense that I am strong, dedicated, hospitable and beautiful in body, mind and spirit.
What quality do you like most about yourself and why?
Everyone has special talents they have been blessed with and I am proud of my ability to always be charismatic with persons I interact with.
What is the one feature you'd change about yourself and why?
There is absolutely nothing I would prefer to change about myself; no feature. I love me just the way I am, this is who I was supposed to be and what I am supposed to look like. I am my image. God has blessed me with it and I am thankful.
There is absolutely nothing I would prefer to change about myself; no feature. I love me just the way I am, this is who I was supposed to be and what I am supposed to look like. I am my image. God has blessed me with it and I am thankful.
What has been the most significant accomplishment in your life? Why?
I would have to refer to my being able to graduate from the University of Guyana in 2006 after pursuing a degree in Sociology where I was one among a few who passed with credit. That was quite an accomplishment at the age of 21!
I would have to refer to my being able to graduate from the University of Guyana in 2006 after pursuing a degree in Sociology where I was one among a few who passed with credit. That was quite an accomplishment at the age of 21!
What would you say is the biggest problem facing our educational system today? Why?
The rate at which the more mature, qualified and experienced teachers and lecturers are leaving our shores, in search for betterment; leaving behind a system now dependent on younger brains to mould our young ones. It is indeed a major sorepoint in our educational system today.
The rate at which the more mature, qualified and experienced teachers and lecturers are leaving our shores, in search for betterment; leaving behind a system now dependent on younger brains to mould our young ones. It is indeed a major sorepoint in our educational system today.
What bothers you most about what is happening in your country today?
The rate at which prices are skyrocketing while persons salaries remain at one level, putting tremendous pressure on breadwinners country-wide.
The rate at which prices are skyrocketing while persons salaries remain at one level, putting tremendous pressure on breadwinners country-wide.
What are the best qualities a parent could share with their children? Why?
Every parent wishes the very best for their offspring. The best qualities a parent could share with their children are in the likes of them being responsible, keeping their religious beliefs, being well mannered, caring for others, showing respect so as to earn it and the most important is to love others as themselves. In doing this, a parent could rest assure that they would nurture an individual in whom they can be sure to be proud of in their later years.
Every parent wishes the very best for their offspring. The best qualities a parent could share with their children are in the likes of them being responsible, keeping their religious beliefs, being well mannered, caring for others, showing respect so as to earn it and the most important is to love others as themselves. In doing this, a parent could rest assure that they would nurture an individual in whom they can be sure to be proud of in their later years.
What is the best advice your parents have given to you? Why?
I grew up with my mother who always provided the very best for me during every stage of my life and the best advice she has given to me is to be the best that I can be in every venture. I see that as the best advice because it always propels me to excellence.
I grew up with my mother who always provided the very best for me during every stage of my life and the best advice she has given to me is to be the best that I can be in every venture. I see that as the best advice because it always propels me to excellence.
Tell me something that will make me remember you.
There are various ways a person can remember me, but I will give you a very funny way to remember me. Here goes, I have always enjoyed fishing but I am afraid of fishes just out the water; I love swimming but I cannot swim!!
There are various ways a person can remember me, but I will give you a very funny way to remember me. Here goes, I have always enjoyed fishing but I am afraid of fishes just out the water; I love swimming but I cannot swim!!
If you could be famous, in what way would you choose?
In the same way Presidents are famous persons, singers and musicians are. So, I would seek fame through the music industry, reason being is that music is food for the soul and through music messages could be sent. So, I would use music to minister to the hearts of persons in rehab, children in foster homes, and the elderly homes, giving them all hope and sending caring messages to them through music while healing their broken spirit.
In the same way Presidents are famous persons, singers and musicians are. So, I would seek fame through the music industry, reason being is that music is food for the soul and through music messages could be sent. So, I would use music to minister to the hearts of persons in rehab, children in foster homes, and the elderly homes, giving them all hope and sending caring messages to them through music while healing their broken spirit.
What can women learn from men?
A woman can learn to be as resilient as a man is. Women are known for their strength yes, but a man is known for showing his and being strong in every situation. I think that if a woman can learn that art from a man we (women) would be better off in the sense of standing our ground and not having to waver.
A woman can learn to be as resilient as a man is. Women are known for their strength yes, but a man is known for showing his and being strong in every situation. I think that if a woman can learn that art from a man we (women) would be better off in the sense of standing our ground and not having to waver.
What is the one thing that symbolizes happiness for you?
Not looking at the definition here but the one thing that symbolizes happiness for me is seeing a satisfied smile. That is one feature you can see and be sure that someone is happy.
Not looking at the definition here but the one thing that symbolizes happiness for me is seeing a satisfied smile. That is one feature you can see and be sure that someone is happy.
If you were given any special power, what would it be?
A flood is a natural disaster but after the flood the water remains on the land so long, stirring up various illnesses and taking lives, so if I could have the power to dry up the land after a flood I would feel like superwoman.
A flood is a natural disaster but after the flood the water remains on the land so long, stirring up various illnesses and taking lives, so if I could have the power to dry up the land after a flood I would feel like superwoman.
What is your definition of success?
Setting my eyes on a task I wish to accomplish, starting it and being able to complete it regardless of the time I take to do so defines success for me.
Setting my eyes on a task I wish to accomplish, starting it and being able to complete it regardless of the time I take to do so defines success for me.
Which three songs must be in your I-Pod?
1. Whitney Houston “The Greatest Love Of All”
2. Celine Dions “Because you love me”
3. India Arie “Average girl on your radio”
1. Whitney Houston “The Greatest Love Of All”
2. Celine Dions “Because you love me”
3. India Arie “Average girl on your radio”
Tell us about your “Beauty With a Purpose” Project.
Over the years I have taken it upon myself to lend a helping hand to children in need and comforting the elderly. I have done some personal work and with a few clubs. I am planning on getting more involved with charitable organizations and more so for the Miss Worlds’ “Beauty with a Purpose” Project, I plan on working with a few childrens home around the city.
Over the years I have taken it upon myself to lend a helping hand to children in need and comforting the elderly. I have done some personal work and with a few clubs. I am planning on getting more involved with charitable organizations and more so for the Miss Worlds’ “Beauty with a Purpose” Project, I plan on working with a few childrens home around the city.
What has been your most memorable rainy day?
My most memorable rainy day by far, stems back to my childhood. It was one of those wet weeks when the rains didn’t want to stop. So one morning, my sister and I decided to put on our swimwear and shower cap to bathe in the rain in our yard. We were having so much fun that we decided to walk around the village much to the amusement of passerby’s. We ended up at a cousin and persuaded her to come join us, which she did and we ended up going back to our front yard. After having enough, our cousins decided to head home and it was just then that the rains decided to end! They had to run through the streets in their swimwear while everyone was laughing at them. It is still embedded in my mind to this day.
My most memorable rainy day by far, stems back to my childhood. It was one of those wet weeks when the rains didn’t want to stop. So one morning, my sister and I decided to put on our swimwear and shower cap to bathe in the rain in our yard. We were having so much fun that we decided to walk around the village much to the amusement of passerby’s. We ended up at a cousin and persuaded her to come join us, which she did and we ended up going back to our front yard. After having enough, our cousins decided to head home and it was just then that the rains decided to end! They had to run through the streets in their swimwear while everyone was laughing at them. It is still embedded in my mind to this day.
If you were invited to participate in the next NY Fashion Week, which fashion designer you would like to dress you?
It would be a honor to be chosen to walk the runway of the NY fashion week! There I would love to showcase pieces from our very own local and talented NY based Guyanese designer Roger Gary’s designs. I would also be privileged to be clad in pieces from the trendy Ralph Lauren.
It would be a honor to be chosen to walk the runway of the NY fashion week! There I would love to showcase pieces from our very own local and talented NY based Guyanese designer Roger Gary’s designs. I would also be privileged to be clad in pieces from the trendy Ralph Lauren.
Tell us about the nightlife in your hometown.
In Guyana the sun sets on various persons clad in their working attire at either a beer garden or one of our many fish shops after a full day’s work. When night falls, you could have your pick of various clubs, bars, fish shops, street limes with dancing competitions every night or have a more relaxing evening at one of our many luxurious or Creole restaurants, a poolside hang out, comedy night lime or the famous Sunday night lime on the East Coast seawall. You may just be seeing the same set of people at a few places around town but the encounters are always friendly.
In Guyana the sun sets on various persons clad in their working attire at either a beer garden or one of our many fish shops after a full day’s work. When night falls, you could have your pick of various clubs, bars, fish shops, street limes with dancing competitions every night or have a more relaxing evening at one of our many luxurious or Creole restaurants, a poolside hang out, comedy night lime or the famous Sunday night lime on the East Coast seawall. You may just be seeing the same set of people at a few places around town but the encounters are always friendly.
What has been your weirdest dream? Describe it.
I have had a few crazy dreams, as I would put it, but of them all I could remember dreaming that our home was being robbed and I was the only one awake and seeing what was happening and the bandits were seeing me too. What was even crazier was that I was trying to scream and no sound was coming out while our home was being destroyed but these burglars. I got so frustrated that I started crying until I woke up and I got up looking around me frantically for the bandits, luckily they weren’t there but I was still crying.
I have had a few crazy dreams, as I would put it, but of them all I could remember dreaming that our home was being robbed and I was the only one awake and seeing what was happening and the bandits were seeing me too. What was even crazier was that I was trying to scream and no sound was coming out while our home was being destroyed but these burglars. I got so frustrated that I started crying until I woke up and I got up looking around me frantically for the bandits, luckily they weren’t there but I was still crying.
What message you would like to send to the other Miss World contestants?
Hi girls!!!! and Congratulations!!!! I am anxiously awaiting the Genesis of our friendship. I have been reading everything about you all and I can’t wait to see you all in person. I know that we will literally “rock” Joberg. I can’t wait to see you there. Christa S.
Hi girls!!!! and Congratulations!!!! I am anxiously awaiting the Genesis of our friendship. I have been reading everything about you all and I can’t wait to see you all in person. I know that we will literally “rock” Joberg. I can’t wait to see you there. Christa S.
Guyana Lime hereby expresses gratitude to Christa for participating in this interview and wishes her the best of luck at the Miss World 2008 Pageant.
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