The world pageant for the most beautiful woman in the world, after several delays, will finally be held on March 9 in the capital of India - Mumbai. Officially the most beautiful Montenegrin Anđela Vukadinović already on February 16, he is traveling to the largest port on the Arabian Sea. This year too, the Miss World Pageant will bring together top contestants who will compete in various categories, representing the diversity and beauty of the global community, and Vukadinović in an interview with Vijesti does not hide her delight that she will have the opportunity to be one of them.
This prestigious competition not only celebrates physical beauty, but also promotes humanitarian initiatives and social responsibility among the participants, emphasizing the importance of activism and contribution to the community, and Anđela successfully organized numerous actions herself. And she does not plan to put an end to her humanitarian work, but hopes that her trip to India will open some new doors for her.
This 23-year-old Kotor woman loves sailing and fashion, she plans to perfect her talent for painting, and she talks about all this for Vijesti...
You are soon going to the official contest for the most beautiful woman in the world. Given that every girl in her country has to fulfill certain tasks, how did you perceive your role? Was it difficult and who is more satisfied after a successful humanitarian action - you or the person you helped?
I am soon leaving for India where I will represent my country at the most watched and prestigious beauty pageant - Miss World. The preparations have been going on for almost half a year, and in the last few days I have been doing the tasks given to me by the organizers (recording, creating a humanitarian clip, video presentation, recording a dance with which I will introduce myself, recording clips where I respond to important social topics), and I will have many similar tasks and in India, before the final evening itself.
As you know, every girl is obliged to organize a certain number of humanitarian actions in her country before the competition itself. I took this task really seriously, researched the market and provided help to those who need it the most. I am very satisfied after every humanitarian action, because really big funds were collected, but the smile of people after I handed them a donation is really priceless.
Do you think that there are enough humanitarian actions and that we are empathetic for other people's problems?
I believe that there are not enough humanitarian actions in Montenegro as there really should be. We are witnessing that a large number of people are asking for help every day through social networks. Montenegro is a destination known for organizing the biggest events and bringing the biggest regional and European stars. I believe that something from that budget could also go to humanitarian purposes. When I organized the first humanitarian show in Tivat, where 29.000 euros were collected, almost none of the Montenegrin creators and singers wanted to respond. When they saw how well the humanitarian event was covered by the media, they contacted themselves the next time. So now you see who really wants the benefit.
Now that you know what it's like to help others, will you continue to organize actions yourself even when you pass the crown to another girl?
Of course, even when I hand over the crown to others, I will continue with humanitarian work. I often hear the comments "well done girl", "everything you promised you did". I hope that some new doors will open for me in India, and I will expand my humanitarian work beyond the borders of Montenegro. What I can promise is that this summer I will organize several humanitarian shows on our coast.
Beauty is difficult to judge because tastes are different. What are your expectations for the Miss World Pageant?
Carrying the burden of beauty requires self-acceptance and a focus on inner beauty. I consciously work on my mental health to maintain balance. I believe that beauty is only one of the values that nature gives, and for everything else, a person has to work hard and upgrade his knowledge and skills throughout his life. Everyone looks at beauty differently, but I hope that the jury will recognize how I radiate, because how you radiate is what you attract.
Recently, another Miss Andrea Nikolić showed how to promote the country, and at the contest for Miss Tourism in China, she managed to win the title of first runner-up. Did you have the opportunity to exchange experiences with her from that big competition, and if so, how much will it all help you to be "up to the task" in India?
I look forward to every success that someone achieves in our country, especially when the success comes from the fashion industry. I believe that the election for Miss Tourism is of particular importance for our country, because tourism is the dominant economic branch in Montenegro. I'm glad that our country was heard most beautifully in China, and I promise that I will be up to the task in India as well, because when you have something to show, then you really need to show it.
In the introductory part, you said that you will promote not only yourself, but also Montenegro with an accent on Boka, where you come from. Since you're going to hang out with the other girls, what are you going to tell them about where you're from? Did you manage to find out more about the history itself, maybe some legends that follow certain parts of Montenegro, and how much did all that help you to get to know your country better?
As a representative of Montenegro at Miss World, I will gladly promote not only myself, but also my rich country, with a special emphasis on Boka, where I come from. I plan to talk about the rich history of the Bay of Kotor, which was the center of trade routes in ancient times, as well as beautiful cities such as Kotor, Perast and Herceg Novi. Also, I want to highlight the legends that accompany these areas, such as the one related to the Lady of Škrpjela in Perast or the Dragon of Đenović near Herceg Novi. Learning about these stories and historical facts helped me to get to know Montenegro better and to proudly present myself at the competition.
During the preparations for the main pageant, you will have several smaller ones, and the one that always attracts attention is the moment when the officially most beautiful women in the world show their talents. You have proven that you are very talented for humanitarian work, but what else will you "discover" about yourself during your stay there?
During my stay there I want to "discover" my talent in dance. Dance is a part of me and a way to express my creativity and emotions. I want to enchant the audience with my dance performance and show my passion and dedication to the art of dance. Dance allows me to free myself and express my individuality in the best possible way, and I am sure that my dance performance will leave a strong impression on everyone present.
You like to say that beauty is "just one of the values that nature gives, and for everything else a person has to work hard and upgrade his knowledge and skills throughout his life". Do you have a hobby or desire in which you would especially like to improve?
Yes, that's exactly how I believe that beauty is only one aspect of life, and that continuous work on yourself and skill development is key to reaching your full potential. As for hobbies, I have a great desire to upgrade myself in drawing, especially in the field of fashion drawing. I would like to improve my skills in drawing dresses, fashion details and designs so that I can better express my creativity and vision in the fashion industry.
Drawing gives me a sense of satisfaction and freedom of expression, and I am sure that investing time and effort in this area would bring many benefits. I drew the current Miss World, and Vijesti will be the first to publish it. The big challenge was to draw the most beautiful woman in the world. In the future, I was thinking about a mini-auction of my own where all the collected money will go to humanitarian purposes.
You are also someone who has tried his hand at modeling. Do you see yourself in that invitation and how do you perceive fashion today?
Yes, modeling gave me the opportunity to express myself through fashion in a unique way and gain experience in that world. However, although I enjoyed the experience, I don't see myself solely as a model in the future. For me, fashion is much more than looks and trends. Today, fashion is a way of expressing personality, creativity and individuality. I believe that fashion is a powerful tool for self-confidence and expressing one's authenticity. Through fashion, they can explore different styles and inspirations, and express themselves in a unique and creative way. I often get inquiries when it comes to modeling school, I think that Montenegro lacks that after the election, I will deal with that topic and maybe in the future I will pass on my fashion knowledge to other young people.
You had the opportunity to try your hand as a stylist in commercials and music videos. Do you have an ambition to maybe show your acting talent in a movie/series?
Yes, I had the opportunity to appear as an extra in commercials and music videos, which was a great experience for me. As for acting ambitions, I would definitely like to explore that side of art and show my acting talent in a movie or series. For me, acting is another way of expressing and exploring different roles and emotions. I think that through acting I could express myself and develop my creative abilities. With the right training and opportunity, I would love to venture into the world of acting and explore my potential in this art. I would like to cooperate with Dragan Bjelogrlić on one of his new projects. I just read that something new will be filmed in Montenegro.
Sailing prepared me for life
Unfortunately, you won't be able to show your sailing talent there. Given that it is a sport where you have to adapt to every situation and think quickly, how much did everything you learned in sailing prepare you for life?
Although I won't be able to showcase my sailing talent during the competition, the sailing experience has definitely prepared me for life in many ways. Sailing has taught me important life skills such as teamwork, stress management, quick thinking and adapting to changing situations. It also taught me discipline, patience and persistence, as well as the importance of physical and mental fitness. All these experiences have shaped me as a person and prepared me for the challenges that life can bring. And one of the challenges is certainly the competition for the Miss World Pageant.
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