Tashana Wright, Miss Interlinc Communications
It's that time of year again when we present the beauties.
The Gleaner, in the upcoming weeks, will run profiles of
all the contestants in the 2006 Miss Jamaica World pageant ahead of the grand coronation on August 19. Fifteen girls are vying for the prestigious title and the opportunity to follow in Terri-Karelle Griffith's footsteps. Today we present...
Name: Tashana Wright, Miss Interlinc Communications
Age: 17
Occupation: Student, just graduated from St. Paul of the Cross High
Vital Statistics: 34-28-40
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 140
How do you feel about Jamaica's performance in pageants over the years?
I think it's actually good, a great performance. It teaches a lot of young ladies all bout entering pageants and everything.
Do you think beauty pageants are still relevant?
Yes it is relevant, because it brings out the young lady in every teenage girl.
What in your opinion is your best quality?
My best quality I would say is my personality because most people never really doubt me because of my great personality.
How does this competition fit into your plans for the future?
Well, for like job opportunities it will be good to say I was a part of Miss Jamaica pageant or a former Miss Jamaica. It will be good for future job opportunities.
Which of the mini-competitions do you stand the best chance of winning?
Talent, because I'm a great dancer and I'll do a dance. I'm not sure which kind yet, either a belly dance or like a drama dance.
Name three must-haves.
Well a great job and I would like to be very successful and have a great family.
Why should you win the title of Miss Jamaica World 2006?
Because it would be a great privilege to represent our beautiful country and our lovely people of Jamaica.
