Hopefuls Gather in Las Vegas for Miss Universe 2012

Dozens of international hopefuls are gathering in Las Vegas to compete for the title of Miss Universe 2012.

Published

5 months ago

Categories

Entertainment

Topics

Beauty & Style, Celebrity

Places

United States of America, Nevada, Las Vegas

Transcript

SHOTLIST: LAS VEGAS, DEC 18, 2012, SOURCE: AFPTV - VAR of participants in lobby SOUNDBITE 1 Ruqayyah Boyer (woman), Miss Guyana (English, 17 sec): "It's been crazy, but fabulous. I've never had an experience such as this, an this is my first time in the US, and my first time in Las Vegas. Every day has been extremely superb, a new experience every day, meeting new girls, meeting new nanas, meeting new people… it's phenomenal." - VAR of participants in lobby SOUNDBITE 2 Kimberley Leggett (woman), Miss Malaysia (English, 15 sec): "It's a great honor, I'll always be known as the Miss Universe 2012 for my country and I think that's something that I'm proud of… You can't always describe a feeling of representing your country, it is such a big thing." - VAR of participants in lobby SOUNDBITE 3 Avionne Mark (woman), Miss Trinidad and Tobago (English, 14 sec): "If I do win, I would also be a brand ambassador, tourism ambassador for my country. I can just go around and spread the news of how great my country is… it's two islands but one country and it's a fantastic package." - VAR of participants in lobby ---------------------------------------------- NO AFP TEXT STORY