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DR CHERYL MARIE CORDEIRO-NILSSON , 34
Year won: 1999
Occupation: Researcher and lecturer of Intercultural Communication and Discourse Analysis at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Marital status: Married to Mr Jan-Erik Nilsson, a Swede
Has winning Miss Singapore Universe been a good move, career-wise?
'It is something that I will always be proud of. My professional interest, however, lies in academia, research and writing. Just last week, I graduated with a PhD in the field of general linguistics. Having been Miss Singapore Universe is pretty much a non-issue with my friends and colleagues.'
How did the public view the pageant the year you won? Has that perception changed?
'Pageants were and still are seen as entertainment, similar to how we would view a sports event, fashion show or reality series. Beauty is an evolving concept and over the years, the young women participating internationally have become more career-oriented and this is reflected in how the local pageants are run.'
What do you think of the pageant now? 'It is a fantastic opportunity as it offers a platform for young women to launch their careers. You learn a lot on the job, learn from other people you meet along the way and you make lifelong friends with other delegates you meet at the international event.'
[email protected]
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DR CHERYL MARIE CORDEIRO-NILSSON , 34
Year won: 1999
Occupation: Researcher and lecturer of Intercultural Communication and Discourse Analysis at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Marital status: Married to Mr Jan-Erik Nilsson, a Swede
Has winning Miss Singapore Universe been a good move, career-wise?
'It is something that I will always be proud of. My professional interest, however, lies in academia, research and writing. Just last week, I graduated with a PhD in the field of general linguistics. Having been Miss Singapore Universe is pretty much a non-issue with my friends and colleagues.'
How did the public view the pageant the year you won? Has that perception changed?
'Pageants were and still are seen as entertainment, similar to how we would view a sports event, fashion show or reality series. Beauty is an evolving concept and over the years, the young women participating internationally have become more career-oriented and this is reflected in how the local pageants are run.'
What do you think of the pageant now? 'It is a fantastic opportunity as it offers a platform for young women to launch their careers. You learn a lot on the job, learn from other people you meet along the way and you make lifelong friends with other delegates you meet at the international event.'
[email protected]
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