The final of Miss Universe Brazil 2024 is scheduled for Thursday (19), at the Gamaro Theater, in Sao Paulo. There are 27 candidates for the beauty contest and the one who receives the crown will represent the country at Miss Universe, in November, in Mexico.
Gabriel Marine is one of the contestants, representing Alagoas. Born in Maceió, she began participating in competitions at the age of 12. At 17, she won Miss Teen Brazil and, soon after, Miss Teen World, in the United States. In her modeling career, her resume includes fashion shows for famous international brands, such as Versace AND Hugo Boss.
In an exclusive interview with Them on the red carpetcommented on the reputation of “super-fullness” that accompanies the Miss Brazil pageant. “I think those who have this vision do not truly understand what it means to be Miss. From the outside it may seem superfluous, but it is important to recognize the significant impact it can have. Pageants give us the opportunity to publicize great causes and make a difference in various social spheres, in addition to representing the culture of our region of origin, being Miss also makes us develop confidence and communication skills.”
Gabriele, in fact, has always been interested in social issues and human rights. That’s why he started law school in 2021. That’s how he got involved in the Nutrindo Vidas project. “It is based in São Paulo, whose objective is social and legal assistance to families, animals, homeless people, children with disabilities and homes for transsexuals, all in a state of vulnerability, generating more dignity in the lives of these people,” he said.
Watch the full interview:
Them on the Red Carpet: What is the main difference in the routine between a model and a Miss?
Gabriel: As models, our daily life is much more focused on advertising work, representing a brand, photoshoots, fashion shows, etc. Being Miss is more than just image, as many believe, but we also have a routine that is more focused on social impact activities, where we give voice to important issues and programs, as well as the role of valuing and advertising our place of origin.
Tell us a little about the work you did for Versace and Hugo Boss. How was that experience?
Working for such big and well-known brands has been a huge pleasure, since I was little I dreamed of working as a model, reaching this level has been truly surreal.
What is your routine for body, nutrition and mind care before beauty contests, since you have participated in several? Has anything changed between the previous ones and this current one?
One thing I always say is that taking care of yourself from the inside makes a lot of difference, especially for me who lives in this world. I don’t stop doing meditation and yoga every day, it’s something that completely changes my way of thinking and my routine as a whole. This is definitely something that has changed between the previous ones and the current one, my way of thinking and taking care of my psychology. Physically, I always try to hydrate a lot, not only during the races, but I think what makes the difference for my body/face/hair is hydrating. I am also monitored by my doctor, Francisco Arrabal Benetti, who has developed a diet for the race.
Many people think that the Miss pageant is superfluous. What would you say to these people?
I think people who have this vision don’t really understand what it means to be a Miss. At first glance it may seem superfluous, but it is important to recognize the significant impact it can have. Pageants give us the opportunity to promote great causes and make a difference in different social fields, in addition to representing the culture of our region of origin. Being Miss also helps us develop confidence and communication skills.
Do you think the mindset has changed among competitors then and now? If so, what is the biggest change?
I think there has been a change in mentality now, especially in terms of inclusion. Nowadays we see more diversity among the participants, which is very important to increase the visibility of the pageants. This year, for example, there are mothers in the pageant, something that wasn’t there before and that changes the image that people have of the Miss world.
What advice do you give to a girl who dreams of becoming Miss?
My advice would be to always believe in yourself and pursue your goals. Always maintain your personality, do not change your interior to please or seek approval from other people. I myself have gone through many obstacles and “no” in my career, both in the world of Miss and in that of modeling, but I have never stopped believing in myself and pursuing my goals.
Tell us something about the work on the Nutrindo Vidas project.
It is a project based in São Paulo, which focuses on social and legal assistance for families, animals, homeless people, children with disabilities and homes for transsexuals, all in a state of vulnerability, generating more dignity in the lives of these people.
Source: Terra
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