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MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA STATE FINALS 2020-21
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Participants list:
Amber-Jade Shomali
Angela Di Paolo
Gabrielle Puzzolo
Gorika Singh
Grace Gianna
​Jade Cerabona-Spadafora
Jorja Ruby Dunne
Louise Child
Marie Melanie Richard
Nuwani Ranasinghe
Kara Nunn

The judges were:
Deborah Miller
Esma Voloder
Steve Burley
Jesse Konstantinoff
James Susler

Sponsors:
Beau Monde Doncaster
Novo Shoes
Vogue Dental Studios
photography: Kieran Mcnamara
Miss World Australia VIC State Finals
text : Max Davine

Ever since that Teutonic-looking surfy type from Newcastle let Donald Trump stick it anywhere to become Miss Universe 2004 and ride the subsequent wave of a fat old conman’s semen into business success, Australian women have dreamed of nothing else but being put on a pedestal semi-clad and rotated slowly to be gawked at by a bunch of slobbering, bloated males and have their bodies judged by women who peaked on that very same stage before falling out of the youth-and-beauty tree and hitting every Botox-filled syringe on the way down. But don’t fear if you bear not the genetics of a Hitlerian dream – it’s 2021 and minorities of all cultures are welcome to come and be objectified by the grotesque denizens of body-shaming Babylon and lose the competition to someone more acceptably Aryan looking. All you need is to be able to say you support animal rights/veganism/human rights while your face and hair are covered in chemical concoctions mined by some 22,000 child-laborers in Jharkhand and Bikhar, India, before being refined in China and tested on mice, rabbits, and other animals – of which some 500,000 die hideous but merciful deaths every year – without vomiting.  

Plenty of time for that before the show.

It’s not all about judging appearances through – in what is generously considered a display of intelligence and compassion contestants are also asked one arbitrary question that might be anything from “Do you hate war?” to “What is your opinion on the diplomatic ramifications of our trade relationships with known human-rights abusers?” or some shit to that effect, and everyone in the audience will politely act as though the answer matters to them. They’ll also be asked what they intend to do with their prestigious position should they win the title of Miss World other than raise a moderate sum for a children’s charity to help children… you know, aside from the children locked in indefinite detention or the children the industry needs to keep mining its supply of beauty products. F*ck them. They’re brown, and not the acceptable brown that promotes our newfound inclusivity which also excludes useless, ugly tramps like trans-women, women who are older than 27, women who have been married, and women who have given birth to a child. 

Imagine holding men to such standards. 

NSW

video: Hakam Soufan
photography: Neil Chand


Miss World Australia and TOP MODEL Worldwide NSW State Finals 2020-21 took place Friday 4th of June at 0100pm at the Doltone House Hyde Park, Sydney

Finalists Miss World:
Susana Downes
Ruby Schofield
Selina McCloskey
Letitia Walker
Emma Hunt
 
Finalists Top Model:
Annabel Cusack
Bella Fernandes
Sofia Keane
Stephanie Magno
Keisha Sheehan
Gema Oostendorp
Dana Budden
Mia Sinclair
 
Judges: Deborah Miller, Sarah Marschke, Jackson Garlock (The Bachelor), Fay Rezai (Royals Clinic)
 
Sponsors: Novo Shoes, Vogue Dental Studios, Lycon Cosmetics, Dee Vine Estate, Doltone House Hyde Park
Finalists Miss World:
INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOSHOOTS
INTERVIEW WITH CASSIE VAN ZEYL
interview by Max Davine
 
Cassie is a 26-year-old passionate primary school teacher  of Brentwood Park Primary School (Berwick) for that last six years. She says about herself: ‘I am a genuine country girl wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people’ Cassie is Miss World Australia Contestant and Finalist 2020. We had a chance to interview Cassie ahead of Miss World Finals
 
MD: Dear Cassie,  thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed for our magazine readers. Knowing how busy you are your valuable time is greatly appreciated! Well, how are you feeling about the upcoming pageant?
CVZ: Pageantry is such a beautiful world full of woman who want to embrace their confidence and connect with themselves on a deeper level. My experience in pageant land has been positive, loving and life changing. I have competed in Miss World Australia and making it to state finals in Victoria was a dream come true considering it was the first pageant I had ever entered. The covid pandemic has drastically affected the pageant world and when I was on stage recently in April, I was emotional and so incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to perform on stage after all the lockdowns Melbourne had endured. Friendship, opportunity and growth mindset are a gorgeous combination of elements that come from entering a pageant. I also recently competed in the Gold Coast as a top 28 National Finalist for the Miss Australia Pageant and was scouted by ‘Skin 02’ and commended by my idols in the pageant world. The rush of adrenaline, excitement and over welcoming joy you get once entering that stage is worth pushing past your comfort zone. It is an experience that I can’t get enough of. I won the titles of Miss Congeniality and Miss Charity at the Miss Australia Pageants and I would love to compete for Miss Global in the following years to come. The next upcoming pageant will be ‘Australia Galaxy Pageant’ and this came recommended to me by the Galaxy girls saying I was the perfect fit for the system. Entering my third system, I feel I have the knowledge, experience and passion to accomplish my goals and raise my own expectations of what confidence looks like. I’m feeling inspired, fulfilled and driven.
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MD:  Congratulations on raising a total of ten thousand dollars for your charities. That kind of achievement takes a lot of work – what inspires you and drives you? (give a shout out to your charities here)
CVZ: What drives me as a person is ‘love’, ‘kindness’ and ‘family’. My drive to fundraise comes from a place of selflessness. I absolutely adore making a difference in the community and by spoiling others and making dreams come true I feel I have found my purpose in life. I think the purpose of life is connection, without it we would be lost. The more you support the community, the more you connect and feel a part of something bigger than yourself. I worked with over 100 small businesses throughout the last year to bring together my Breast Cancer Fundraising cocktail party that raised over $7,000. I have a love of events planning and have always enjoyed bringing people together so fundraising isn’t a job for me, it’s a passion. I also raised $3,000 for ‘Variety- The Children’s Charity’ which is a very special charity; close to my heart. I have volunteered for over two years with Variety being involved in makeup free day, online events and Christmas lockdown deliveries. I am looking at now working with ‘Make a Wish Foundation’ in the coming months.
 
MD:  You’re a veteran of beauty pageants by the sounds of things. Will you share you experiences with us?
CVZ: I love the forever friendships you form and the connections you make through various pageant systems. It’s such a diverse industry and I am absolutely in love with fashion and how pageantry can help you express your emotions in ways you didn’t think you could. It’s such a powerful industry and you can completely immerse yourself in this world and the incredible amount of confidence that comes from putting yourself out there and embracing multiple challenges is mind blowing. I surprise myself daily when put under pressure to perform and I think failure is a big part of success. If you’re questioning if pageants are for you, then the answer is yes if you want to push yourself out of your comfort zone and find confidence within. My experience has been beautiful and I’ve made so many friends throughout the whole of Australia that believe in me and encourage me daily to pursue my dreams. You meet a range of likeminded people and for this I am eternally grateful for the platform that Miss World and Miss Australia Pageants has given me. I have had various modeling opportunities and the pageant world has helped me develop a platform to help promote the charities I’m supporting.
 

 
MD:  I’m a teacher myself – only of adults though. Children is a whole other thing. What drives you in your work? What are you hoping to achieve with kids?
CVZ: I have proudly been working with children for over fourteen years. I have been a primary school teacher for six years and I am absolutely in love with my students. Each year I have the most beautiful opportunity to shape our world’s future generation and I instill my morals daily into the minds of the future. I teach my students respect, honestly, integrity, kindness and I have always found the spark within them to help them achieve their goals. I have been a swimming instructor, before and after school care coordinator for Camp Australia, Integration Aid and have participated in various voluntary school programs. My whole life has been surrounded by children and they are and always will be my greatest love. For every child that walks into my life, I want them to find confidence, self-belief and passion within their soul. One look at my students and my drive is automatic.
 
 
MD:  How do we stop bullying in schools?
CVZ: I think that the ‘Bully Zero’ program is phenomenal in Melbourne and I definitely resonate with their values and ways of educating the younger generations. I think that to prevent bullying you need to understand the psychological reasoning behind why an individual treats people this way. Actions stem from individual insecurities and negative experiences, so really focusing on self-belief, confidence, love and patience is a huge step in the right direction to prevent bullying. Role play and making children see the right and wrong in scenarios is extremely relevant, especially for students who are visual learners. How do you change behaviors? You need to show them behavior and change their view on the different styles of behavior and the consequences of those behaviors. I think that a teacher is one of the biggest resources into the prevention of bullying. Every role model in a child’s life is a resource. Communication, team work and education are all elements that will help prevent bullying.
 
MD:  Do you have any hobbies?
CVZ: I absolutely love the beach and any water based activity you can think of. Swimming is by far one of my favorite hobbies. I’m in love with my German shorthaired pointer whose name is Spud. He is my world and is my walking buddy every day of the week. I love anything that involves people! Being a social butterfly is a hobby in itself. I love baking any time of year and have thought about developing a cook book based around healthy options to replace dessert.

 
MD:  What drew you to Miss World?
CVZ: The first statement I read on the internet was actually that they worked alongside Variety – The Children’s Charity’ and from this, I jumped on board straight away! My second thought was because I worked three jobs and didn’t get a chance to do my debutante, I thought why not have my moment in a ball gown now ten years later? My mother was runners up for Miss Junior Victoria and I wanted to make her proud.
 
MD:  What would you say your biggest inspiration in life is?
CVZ: My biggest inspiration is to live every day to the fullest and to spread positivity and happiness wherever I go.
 
MD:  What has been the biggest challenge in your pageant work?
CVZ: The biggest lesson you learn in pageant land is ‘Don’t compare yourself to anyone! Love yourself and embrace what makes you different because this is how you shine’. The biggest challenge is loving all your flaws and seeing it as an advantage.
 
MD:  How do you define beauty?
CVZ: Beauty is accepting one’s self whole heartily and that glow is my definition.
 
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MD:  What does the ideal next ten years look like for Cassie van Zeyl?
CVZ: I will most definitely be involved with charities but on a bigger scale. I know that my direction in life is going to be surrounded by children. I had hoped to start my own youth mentor business called ‘Cassie Cares’. I see a bright future and a happy one because it involves children. I will most certainly be a mother, married and looking forward to raising beauty queens in the family. My mother is a phenomenal woman and so we might even team up and create a platform or business regarding pageantry. The world is my oyster. I definitely see myself creating a platform for charity, pageantry or health and wellbeing.
 
MD: Cassie thank you so much for your answers. It was a pleasure to interview you .You have such a gorgeous personality! Wishing you all the best luck at MW Finals! 
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PHOTOSHOOT WITH ANNETTE SINDIGA
 
photography: Erkin Kalayci of Cheers Melbourne Photography
MUAH: Juedd Mari
model: Annette Sindiga, Miss World Australia National Finalist 2021
casting/organising: Natasha Marchev
location: Wattle Park Chalet and Tram Playground
special thanks: Tugba Caglayan

 
Annette's story:
My name is Annette Sindiga. I was born and raised in Kenya and I moved to Australia when I was 12.
 
Growing up, I was always a very ambitious child with a wild imagination dreaming of all possible careers I wanted to pursue as an adult. When I was around 15 I knew I wanted to be an Australian soldier. It is who I am to the core. I wanted to follow a career that was for more than just myself, that would make me learn something, a career that I not only love but one that is can serve everyone and helps me change the world. So at 18 years old I got enlisted into the ADF as Military Police.
 
This was a huge turning point in my life that I was extremely excited for but I was also very much aware that I was giving a passion that was very dear to my heart: modeling.
 
After four years in the ADF I came back to my hometown, Melbourne. I decided that I want to model again. I couldn’t justify to myself why I gave it up in the first place and why I can’t be a soldier and a beauty queen, all in one. So I decided I won’t be stuck in a box or have to pick one path in order to stick to a norm and therefore I jumped head strong and began my Miss World Australia journey.
 
On my Miss World journey I bring the ADF values together with my natural grace in order to successfully pursue both paths. 
 
What drew me to Miss World Australia was its motto: “Beauty with a Purpose “. With the help of my amazing coach, Adrian Kwan I was able to discover my true purpose in life. That purpose will be pursued in the form of my new project called “Inclusive Australia “. Through “Inclusive Australia “ I want to specifically target how brands and major retailers market their products. As a nation we have come so far to make Australia inclusive however we still have miles to go.
 
Through the Miss World Australia platform I am able to have a microphone to project my voice and stand up for those who don’t have one to ensure that all people of all races, shapes and sizes feel included.
 
I intend to shutter ceilings and break societal norms to ensure that we can all express ourselves in our own way and however we want whilst feeling included  in our country, Australia while doing it.
 
That is the mission of my project, “Inclusive Australia". 
INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA MARCHI
by Max Davine
 
Jessica Marchi is an actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Jessica will be competing for the prestigious title of Miss World Australia end of June 2021. She is excited to use this new given platform to raise awareness and be an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ rights, multiculturalism, and diversity. She wants to be an example for young women to understand that we are perfect as we are. We were lucky enough to interview Jess and ask her a couple of questions.  
 
MD: Hi Jess, thank you for your time you share with all our magazine readers.  How are you feeling about the upcoming pageant?
JM: I am very excited. I can’t wait! It is a wonderful opportunity that I will always be grateful for. 
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model: Jessica Marchi
photographer: Jebin Dravyam @edensydneyphotography
Stylist: Gabriel Perez & Melisa Kalnberzina
MUA: Renee Matis
Dresses: Glam Corner
Shoes: Novo shoes
Hair Stylist: Alan Coban Hai
​MD: Tell us about your singing and acting? What made you want to pursue them?
JM: I have always loved singing and acting, since the age of five years old when I was singing and dancing to all the Grease songs. I love performing and being able to express myself on screen, taking on different characters, it’s liberating and fun. 
 
MD: Any hobbies?
JM: Hobbies? Honestly… karaoke is my favorite thing to do. I love it so much! Aside from singing, I love going to the gym and doing some cardio, then head to the beach to meditate. I normally do the Tony Robbins priming meditation/exercise.
model: Jessica Marchi photographer: Jebin Dravyam @edensydneyphotography Stylist: Gabriel Perez & Melisa Kalnberzina MUA: Renee Matis Dresses: Glam Corner Shoes: Novo shoes Hair Stylist: Alan Coban Hai
model: Jessica Marchi photographer: Jebin Dravyam @edensydneyphotography Stylist: Gabriel Perez & Melisa Kalnberzina MUA: Renee Matis Dresses: Glam Corner Shoes: Novo shoes Hair Stylist: Alan Coban Hai
 MD: If you could give the world one thing – anything physical or conceptual – what would it be?
JM: I would eliminate discrimination and judgment against human beings, whether it be for their sexuality, their race, their religion, their culture… I would eliminate it all so we can all live in harmony.
 
MD: What would you say is your main ambition at this stage in your life?
JM: Currently it’s to win Miss World Australia 2021. And I would like to build a big enough platform so that my voice is louder and help young girls understand that all they see online is not real; it’s edited, it’s fabricated. I want to be the voice of truth. The raw voice needed. I would also love to have a role in a Netflix series as a recurring character.
 
MD: What does entertainment mean to you?
JM: Entertainment to me is an event or action that gives people happiness and enjoyment; something that allows them to escape their daily routine.
 

MD: What has been a major challenge is getting to be a Miss World Australia finalist?
JM: I think the challenge has been the changes caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns, but having said that; I believe that every challenge and everything that happens in life happens for a reason, so I don’t really consider it a challenge but something I can learn from.
 
MD: Thus far, what would you say has been the most significant event in your life, other than being born?
JM: My most significant event in my life by far, and it’s not a one day event but it was a long process, is the moment that I could finally say “I am happy”. After having struggled with mental health issues for most of my teenage years and some adult years, I worked on myself so much, I sought help and I did some life-changing seminars and I was able to finally stand tall and realise that I DID IT. That was and still is my most significant event, my biggest success, being able to defeat my inner demons. Sometimes they still come to visit, but I know how to manage them.
 
MD: Who is you biggest inspiration?
JM: My biggest inspiration has to be my mother. She moved over here to Australia when she was 40, no English, no friends, no family, 2 kids, and a husband that also spoke no English. Her daughter – me – that was crying every day and being bullied, her son – my brother Eric – that was only 8 and spoke no English and also had to make friends somehow in school as a young kid. I mean, the strength that she had and still has is amazing. She is a powerhouse. What a woman!
 
MD: Describe the ideal next ten years for you.
JM: The ideal next ten years for me is to still be doing acting – full time as my main job. I would also hope that I won Miss World Australia, and made an even stronger impact, be an example to women around the world who were told that they were not good enough because of their gender, because of their size, because they’ve got a different background, a different language, a different sexuality to what society considers the norm. I want to be that voice of change, the reason why young girls don’t think that they’re inadequate, but they see that they are absolutely perfect the way they are, and they can achieve anything in life just by being themselves, no matter their size, ethnicity, language, or sexual orientation. Speaking from someone who has a different cultural background, a different first language, and someone who is queer, and always with the aim to impact women around the world who are made to feel less than.
 MD: How do you define beauty?
JM: Beauty to me is not what’s on the outside; beauty is kindness, love, empathy, being supportive. Doing things for others, whether it’s charity work or whether it’s listening to a friend when they need to talk to someone or need advice. That’s what beauty is for me.
 
MD: Thank you very much for your time and wish you the best of luck at the upcoming Miss World Pageant!

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VICTORIA

review by Anthony Wayne
photography: Erkin Kalayci


​Thirty one beautiful young women from around Victoria came together for their chance to shine at the state finals of Miss World Australia, held Friday 16th April at The Windsor Hotel Melbourne - an opulent interior with a classic old-world charm that made for the perfect setting for this grand occasion.

The Miss World Australia pageant has an emphasis on charity and social advocacy with the event's motto, "Beauty with a Purpose". National Director Deborah Miller believes in the motto and says it's their purpose which makes the system unique. Variety - The Children’s Charity is closely associated with the system and exists to support vulnerable children, children experiencing disadvantage, disability and illness. 

As stated in the rules, the pageant is open to "natural-born females" between the ages of 17 and 27. They state they aim to empower women from diverse backgrounds, and the contest isn’t just for experienced models.

The grand ballroom at The Windsor was full of support for the contestants, from all the families and friends attending. Guests were encouraged by the MC for the evening - Pete Lazer, to not only cheer for their favourite, but to cheer for all thirty one of the contestants. 

Six judges were tasked with whittling down the contestants to the top 5 finalists. The panel included Deborah Miller - Miss World Australia director, Cecilia Cervini from long term sponsor Novo Shoes, Intan Lay - Vogue Dental, reality TV stars Steve Burley and Jesse Konstantinoff - Married at First Sight, and Tash Pavlou from The Block.

Deborah Miller took us through what the judges were looking for - someone who has the confidence, poise, intelligence, and stamina to compete and represent Australia on an international level.  

Entrants are judged over three rounds - and were first given the chance to individually introduce themselves to the judges and audience. It was through hearing their introductions, we learned that these impressive women are aiming high, they are not only easy on the eye, but are also highly intelligent with many studying at tertiary level in Law, Nursing, Commerce, Journalism, and even a Pilot. Many entrants took the opportunity to articulate their passion towards social issues, gender equality and empowering other women.

In the second round, contestants took to the runway in their stunning evening wear, gracefully walking across the stage. The final third round saw contestants put on the spot with the daunting question and answer section. They were quizzed mostly on current social affairs, from how can we prevent a future pandemic, to should there be tougher testing for drivers licences. 

The top 5 finalists announced were Rebecca Watson, Annette Sindiga, Lily Rose, Kristen Wright, Demi Djemal. They will now go through to the national finals to be held at the Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast in July this year. The national winner will then go on to represent Australia on the world stage, at the international finals to be held in Puerto Rico later this year.

Sponsors included Novo Shoes, Vogue Dental, Lycon Cosmetics, and Pure Wine.

photography: Kieran McNamara
 Film / Edit: PRIDE Productions (Andrew J Liu, Joel Gallarde Fuentes)
Interview host: Anthony Wayne
Special thanks: Chelsea Eletva and Deborah Miller

QUEENSLAND

photography: Zack Smith

MISS WORLD AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND STATE FINALS 2020-21
 
Top end events are back and we can not wait to see some fresh new girls at the Queensland State Finals 2020-21 of Miss World Australia. The runway events commence in Mach-April 2021, and will take place across Australian major States.
 
The Queensland Final was held on the 26th of March, 2021 at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane.
 
The finalists names are as follows:
Ariel Beninca
Alicia Hill
Breanna Monck
Emma Healy
Laurien Wynne
Mary Holmes
Paris Bedford
Sanchia Calista Fernandes
Tatum Bianca Marais
Windy Wulandari Binti Anif
 
The judges board was presented by: Mark Zilinskas (Lycon Cosmetics), Tameeka Whitmore (Lycon Cosmetics), Ivan Sarakula (MAFS) and Deborah Miller (MWA)
 
The vent sponsors were: Novo Shoes, Lycon Cosmetics, Vogue Dental Studios, Scene Change AV
 
We sincerely congratulate all the winners and look forward to new upcoming State events and The Final Crowning Ceremony in Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast in July. 

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TOP MODEL WORLDWIDE AUSTRALIA STATE FINALS 2020-21
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QUEENSLAND

photography: Brett Styles

​TOP MODEL WORLDWIDE
Queensland State Finals
 
The time has come for all the good events to kick off again! We can't wait to meet some fresh new faces and see you made it to the 2021 Top Model Australia (State Finals come first before the big event), who will fly to London to compete on the international stage and present Australia for this prestige title.
 
If you have always dreamed of being a model, this is your chance to boost your career. Head to https://www.topmodelworldwideaustralia.com/apply to submit your application now!
 
The Queensland Final was held on the 28th of March, 2021 at Peppers Soul, Gold Coast. The competition was open to male and female aged 15-25 and concidering that we all missed 2020 there will be more models who applied to fight for this title. The event was run by CM Model Managemnet.
 
Finalists were as follows:
Ashley Chapman
Chloe Childs
Holly Sherman
Jade Oestreich
Juan Victoria
Morgan Bailey
Omalo Jongkuch
Shamaiah Sullivan
Sophie Ackerman
  
Judges pannel inclded: Deborah Miller, Jake Ellis (Bachelor in Paradise), Ivan Sarakula (MAFS), Ali Atia (Skin 02)
 
The event sponsors were: Skin 02 and Peppers Soul
 
We congratulate all the finalists
 


Special thanks: Deborah Miller and Chelsea Eletva
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