Dessa is a brave, lovely, and determined Candidate #19 in the Queen Mother of Cebu 2024 beauty pageant and is representing the lovely Cebu City
So, how did you get into pageantry? What made you want to compete?
Dessa: Well, since I was a child, I always wanted to become a beauty queen. But, you know, I got pregnant early, so I thought I was never gonna fulfill that dream. But here I am, making it happen.
What does beauty mean to you? It’s more than just looks, right?
Dessa: Yes, I believe that beauty is more than just what you see outside. True beauty comes from deep within; it is in the heart!
What makes you special? What sets you apart from the other contestants?
Dessa: Well, I’m a single mother who is able to raise her children alone and make them professionals. So, that means I am truly a good queen mother.
If you win, how would you use your title to help others?
Dessa: I will empower young women to be independent and to continue living their dreams. I will work with the organization and support their causes.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from being in pageants?
Dessa: Well, learning how to walk like a queen is one of the coolest things I’ve learned because, you know, I’m a boyish type of woman and I’m not used to wearing heels. But right now, I can wear heels anytime and anywhere!
How do you deal with people who might say mean things?
Dessa: Well, I used to tell them to be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Tell us about a time something amazing happened during a pageant!
Dessa: When we had our cooking challenge, I think that was amazing, especially since I made it into the top 3.
What kind of person do you think does well in pageants?
Dessa: Someone who is truly dedicated, hardworking, and most of all, someone who is open-minded.
Being in a pageant means a lot of people are watching. How do you stay true to yourself through it all?
Dessa: What you see is what you get. I am true and honest since the beginning, so I don’t think I can’t be who I am when there are a lot of people.
What do you dream of doing in the future, pageant world or not?
Dessa: Well, I still see myself being in the pageant industry and hopefully representing the Philippines internationally.
