Miss Guyana World 2003

RPP: Tell us about your family, yourself. What is your ethnical background? Including hobbies, hopes, aspirations
GW: I was born at the New Amsterdam, (Berbice) hospital to my biological parents Regina Farria and father Colin Glasgow. The first born for my mother, other siblings followed with my stepfather Leon Farria. These are Alisha (1983), Ryan (1986), Deylon (1989) and Amanda(1991). Together with my Stepfather we formed a family that shared many experiences together. Being the eldest I naturally accepted many responsibilities, not knowing how important a role this would play in my later life.

School Life: My first school attended was Viola Nursery at the age of 3. I remember even at this early age how much I enjoyed interacting with other children and performing as a pop star as a way of entertaining ourselves. At the age of six (6) I moved on to Primary School where my sense of responsibility of being the eldest sibling no doubt helped me in being a school Prefect at the age of nine (9), setting an example to my peers and others older than myself. In 1995 I went to Canje Secondary School, where I studied and passed Maths, English, Social Studies, Integrated Science and Principals of Business, graduating in 2000.

Since I believe education is a substantial part of becoming a complete human being, I continued my studies after leaving the formal education system and have since done and passed courses in: - “Introduction to Computers” and Microsoft software courses. I intend to complete a Diploma in Marketing and learn Spanish in the very near future so that I can go on and be the best possible person I can be.

Working life: My first job came as soon as I graduated from school at the age of 17. This was in a Doctors office as a nurse’s aid. To further my experience in the working arena, I then took an administrative job with a drinks company (Banks DIH) as Book Keeper/Data Processor. However, I wanted to gain more life experience, so I moved from the quiet country town of New Amsterdam to the faster city experience of Georgetown, where I took a job as a Sale Assistant in a pharmacy to sustain me. This move accelerated my recent achievements, as it was here that I was offered a chance to be a Flight Attendant, which in turn led to me being asked to enter the local leg of the Miss World pageant. Currently I am a Flight Attendant with an international carrier.

Most memorable experience: Winning the local leg of the Miss World contest was the most memorable experience in my life to date: starting out on a journey and believing in myself.

Hobbies: Singing is my passion and definitely an area in which given the opportunity I would like to pursue in the future. For the time being though I will just have to be content in displaying my singing talents in the local karaoke bar.

Favourite Personality/Role Model: Whitney Houston epitomizes the shining all round acting and singing star I will endeavor to become. Tall and elegant with a voice that is strong and conquering. She’s a good start, although I realize that no one is perfect.

GW: Through a local pageant which I won. I entered because I believed that no matter what the outcome would be, it would add to my life experience.

RPP: Tell us something about your country that we don't know.

GW: It is home to six different races and has the largest single drop Waterfall in the world.

RPP: Is it really very difficult to be a beautiful person?

GW: No, not really because we all have the ability to improve our inner beauty everyday for free!!!

RPP: How do you see yourself in next 10 years?

GW: Balanced, with a loving family, a successful career, financially secure and a continued inner spiritual peace.

RPP: How would you best define beauty?

GW: The way you feel through inner confidence and sharing love!

RPP: What according to you is the definition of success?

GW: Doing it my way, whilst giving the opportunity to others to share in my good fortune achieved through making my own luck. Inner satisfaction through a balanced physical, material and spiritual life.

RPP: Tell us something about yourself that's unique and special.

GW: I am a very personable, with a smile on my face even when I sleep

RPP: What did you dream of becoming as an adult when you were a little child?

GW: I dreamt of becoming a film star or a singer - an ambition I still have.

RPP: Who do you think is the most successful women in your country?

GW: Baroness Valarie Amos, although she no longer lives in Guyana. She was born in Guyana before moving to the UK as a child. Now she is the leader of the House of Lords in the UK's upper house in politics. A fantastic achievement.

RPP: What is the most important thing you have learned from your parents?

GW: To always believe in yourself and be positive no matter how dire the circumstances may seem at the time.

RPP: Before concluding this interview, please say few words for our visitors.

GW: Whatever is your thing, enjoy every moment of everyday with those you love around you. Spread your joy to others and take time out everyday to reflect on the day that just passed and look ahead to the day that you are about to embark on. Love one another - we all know that this is more important now than ever before. No matter what your creed, race or religion.