makes her happy. According to her, this sets her apart from the rest of the other young ladies her age. “Women have a lot in common, and that is the uniqueness of each and every one of us but different talents to set us apart and be ourselves. I personally believe that my personality makes myself stand out, it is the gateway in order to exhibit my persona as a beauty queen,” she says. She reveals that it has always been her advocacy to promote her culture, which some appear to have forgotten already. “Given this platform, this has always been the opportunity to spread my culture. Beauty pageants celebrate diversity and this is one way to be able to expand what my culture
someone who does different things all at once. Thus, finding the time to focus on the contest was somehow tedious for her. “Honestly it was pretty challenging I could say so myself because I am that type of person who loves doing a lot of hobbies at once, I got it from my father. It was a challenge because pageantry was really new to me, it wasn’t similar to the stuff I mostly do. I sort of been doing the opposite most of my childhood but it opened another side of me that made me realize I didn’t just have a talent of sports but also being a beauty queen, this has made me more confident and unlock different abilities that made my life better most especially public speaking, such a game changer,” she says. This up-and-coming fashion designer is likewise excited for her new endeavor. According to her, the opportunities are limitless and it only depends on her if she is ready to give it a shot. “Growing up I’ve always seen my mom do plenty of things that I couldn’t imagine doing myself. My mom achieved many things in her life and being a fashion designer is one of those. Everything she does has always been for the face of her family and this has actually inspired me and what motivated me to become a fashion designer,” she says. “I want to do this for the future of myself and my family most especially for my mom. I have always witnessed her love of making art and I would love to see her grow old with me and see the resemblance of her through me as I become a family oriented woman who set goals with passion just exactly like my mother.” As she represents the youth in the glamorous world of pageantry and fashion, Khishi encourages her fellow young people to live to the fullest by chasing their dreams early. For Khishi, becoming the face of the youth means being the inspiration they need.
Women have a lot in common,and that is
the uniqueness of each and every one of us but different talents to set us apart and be ourselves.
–Khishi Soo
has to offer. I find this very significant because the art of what our country provides shines who we are as a person and where we started and came from,” she says. Now that she is already a certified beauty queen herself, Khishi is excited to share with the world where she drew her inspiration from while growing up.. “Beauty queens have always been a great influence to young girls. As a kid beauty queens have always amazed me and as I grew older I’ve always find it possible to become an influence and an inspiration to people, young or not,” she recalls. For her, bringing positivity to the community will always be important because “we are to face trying times, an inspiration and a good influence to others will be the motivation for people to keep going and to chase our dreams.” Khishi admits that her journey in pageantry is never easy. She describes it as “pretty challenging” because she is
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