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Valerie’s big Miss World Philippines 2014 win
Explore her Miss World journey:
“Of course it’s amazing. For me it’s a once in a lifetime experience. I am happy and blessed that I received this for the first time and this is really dedicated to our indigenous brothers and sisters in the Philippines all over.
So I am really happy to show them and raise awareness about them. Yes, para sa Pilipinas talaga ito (this is for the Philippines),” she told reporters after being crowned at the Mall of Asia Arena, Sunday, October 12.
Valerie has been working with Musikaramay, an organization dedicated to helping indigenous people, particularly the Aetas of Tarlac.
Since the beginning of the competition, Valerie has been one of the most talked about candidates, winning most of the special awards of the night. However, she said that she was not expecting to win at all. (READ: FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2014)
“No, I did not expect early that I am going to be the winner, because win or lose, you never know what is going to happen. Once you are in a contest, win or lose you still gain the experience, so normally if I go in, I don’t want to set…yeah, to win.
In the end, you have to think about the friendships you were making at the contest.It was really unexpected for me because I really did not want to focus winning, because I want to experience it and enjoy the moment.”
With reigning Miss World 2013 Megan Young set to crown her successor in December, Valerie admits there is pressure, but promises to do her best.
“Of course if there is pressure there is excitement…I am really looking forward for the challenge and I want to show my fellow countrymen that I can do it…that I can be the best I can be for everyone.” – Rappler.com
More from coronation night, Miss World Philippines 2014:
- LIVE BLOG: Miss World Philippines Coronation Night 2014
- Miss World PH 2014 Valerie Weigmann: This is for the Philippines
- Valerie Weigmann wins Miss World Philippines 2014
- FULL LIST: Winners, Miss World Philippines 2014
- IN PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines Coronation Night 2014
- IN PHOTOS: Swimsuit show at Miss World Philippines Coronation Night 2014
- IN PHOTOS: Miss World Philippines 2014 evening gown competition
More Miss World 2014:
- Megan Young clarifies ‘extended’ work with Miss World
- In Photos: Look back on Megan Young’s year as Miss World 2013
- Predictions: Who will be Miss World Philippines 2014?
- In Photos: Ms World PH 2014 candidates in glamorous gowns at gala night
- Full rundown: Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates
- In Photos: Miss World Philippines talent show 2014
- Valerie Weigmann joins Miss World Philippines
- FULL LIST: Miss World Philippines 2014 candidates
- Roxanne Cabanero explains decision to quit Miss World Philippines
- Roxanne Cabanero pulls out of Miss World Philippines
- Roxanne Cabanero talks about why she’s joining Miss World Philippines 2014
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