• Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich wins Miss Earth 2013

    December 8, 2013
    Miss Venezuela Alyz Henrich wins Miss Earth 2013

    Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela, Alyz Henrich.This is the second beauty pageant title for Venezuela this year.Last month, Gabriela Isler, was crowned Miss Universe 2013.The Top 3 runners-up are- Miss Earth Fire 2013 : Korea, Catharina Choi , Miss Earth water 2013 : Thailand, Punika Kulsoontornrut , Miss Earth Air 2013: Austria, Katia Wagner

    Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness held in Versailles Palace , Philippines.The contest began in 2001 to promote the preservation of the environment.

    Q & A with Miss Earth 2013 –

    Describe your childhood growing years:
    Having lots of fun in my neighborhood, with my big brother and my parents all together. I was very independent and mature for my age always. And had a lot of extra-curricular activities like folkloric dancing, samba and sports.

    What lessons did you learn from your childhood?
    Being humble is key to success, it doesn’t matter how far I go, and I will always remember where I come from, my roots, family, education and country.

    Any special facts or story about your family?
    I was born in a very small town called Los Taques at the Peninsula de Paraguana the state of Falcon in Venezuela. They have supported me all my life even when I moved out on my own to the city of Maracaibo to study Social Communication and when I was spotted by a Modeling agency and I continued my preparation in Milan, when I arrived back in Venezuela, my family was amazed by how I changed as a woman.

    What is the most unusual thing you have ever done?
    Traveling without my parents’ permission, while being a minor.

    What is your most memorable moment?
    When I was elected for representing my country in the 2013 Miss Earth pageant.

    What is your environmental advocacy and why did you choose this?
    I will be working for the recollection of trash in the Los Roques Island Chain, supporting the cause directed by a brilliant 12 year old kid, who began to work to keep the waters of these islands clean.- missearth.tv

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