Vivica Fox to Judge 2011 “Miss Universe” Pageant: Gives Advice to Contestants
The 2011 Miss Universe pageant is days away from making it’s debut on Sept. 12. The two-hour television event will be hosted live by NBC’s “Today” Natalie Morales and BRAVO’s Andy Cohen from Credicard Hall in Såo Paulo, Brazil.
Actress Vivica Fox will judge the 2011 Miss Universe pageant for the first time and is looking forward to her first trip to Brazil. Connected through her manager, Fox was asked to participate in this year’s pageant pending her schedule. While currently promoting her hair line in Jamaica for Fashion’s Night Out and Brazil not being too far away, Fox couldn’t resist the request.
“Its going to be a whole week of beauty and fashion to me which is wonderful,” said Fox.
During a Miss Universe phone interview she gave her own advice to pageant contestants, listed what qualities she’s looking for in the Miss Universe winner, and also revealed a some news about her upcoming wedding. –mckenzie harris
On preparing for a big event …
Always make sure you don’t force fashion, be honest with yourself, make sure you are comfortable, and make sure it looks good on you. She suggests “whatever happens, the show must go on.”
Her advice to contestants …
“Put your best foot forward … do you. Do what’s best that can represent yourself and your country, and hopefully it will take you to the finals and to the crown. Don’t beat yourself up, none of us are perfect.”
What Fox is looking forward to most …
Fox can’t wait to see the pageant gowns most of all. “The fashions that are going to be coming from everywhere around the world will be wonderful to look at,” said Fox.
The qualities she will be looking for …
“A sense of humor … if she can make me smile.” You can only be beautiful on the outside and “she’s representing the universe so she has to have the qualities everyone can relate to all around the world.”
Fox warns not to put so much pressure on yourself that you freeze up … be yourself, be likeable and down to earth to match your outer beauty. “I don’t like to see a stiff Barbie doll, I like to see a beautiful woman,” said Fox.
On wedding news …
Fox didn’t reveal much, but she hinted at it being around the holidays and that it will definitely be special. She said she is trying to keep it as secret as possible, but it will be very romantic and intimate.