Miss South Africa 2012 Marilyn Ramos
After hearing (only) her name for the first time, one would think that she could be part-Filipino. But 21 year-old Marilyn Ramos – who is Miss South Africa 2012 – is a cool mix of Portuguese and South African.
Almost petite at 5’5 3/4″, Marilyn – a resident of Klerksdorp in Pretoria – is one of those few national pageant winners who represent their respective countries in both Miss Universe and Miss World, and with the blessings of both global organizations. When she won the crown last December, the Sowetan Live reported that “…A warm-hearted personality and an approachable demeanour ensured Ramos scooped the coveted title.” She is a student of Interior Architecture at Inscape Design College.
Asked about how she intends to leave her mark as Miss South Africa, Marilyn stated that “…I feel that the youth has a lot to learn from the elderly and contrariwise the seniors deserve the affection, compassion and respect of the youth. I intend to encourage young people to volunteer at old aged homes. I will achieve this by hosting workshops, motivational speeches and charity events. I will encourage the youth to visit retirement homes and hospice centers across the country.”
Good luck in Miss World 2013 and Miss Universe 2013, Marilyn!
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Marilyn is 5’9. She’s taller than Melinda Bam. I don’t know what accounted to that error. An I think she’s a bomb. A ticking time bomb at that. Highly unique. Highly likeable. An attribute that most South African representatives possess. X-factor so to speak.
I think she would do well in Miss World but not in Miss Universe.
Sorry to say this but she is a downgrade from Melinda Bam – who I think is the sexiest woman alive for 2012.
that’s right bud South Africa is 5’9
Norms, In MU13WIKIpedia, She is 5’9 definitely a big pussy mama! not a petite 5’5 3/4″.
But in the Wiki article on her, it says 167cm. 😦
I googled and its predominantly 1.75 m 5’9″.
Bud? She is competing in both MU and MW same year ?
Yes, she is. 🙂
if she wins Miss U she still gets to compete in MW and a chance to win again ?
Nope. Her runner-up will.
DAAANG ! That’s what I call recycle beauties to the nth level. Do you know if this has been a practice of some nations for a while or just recent ?
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I see this practice mostly with African nations.
I can only think of Miss World 2001 Agbani Darego.
She was also a semi-finalist in the Miss Universe held in Puerto Rico (won by hometown girl Denise Quinones) on the same year.
Melinda bam did the same ?
In South Africa, the winner takes it all! She has an option to complete on both international competitions or she can choose the 1 she likes, then the 1st runner-up automatical becomes the representative of the country to the other competition! In Melinda Bam’s case she opted for Miss Universe then Moodley 1st runner up competed in Miss World.