Miss Aruba
Malayka Rasmijn
Age: 26Height: 5'9"
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Hazel
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
I have received special training in singing. I have participated in different Youth Song Festival on the island. Also special training received in how to manage and drive a racing car.
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
My grandmother has had a great influence in my life, because she lost her husband, my grandpa, at a very early stage of their marriage and has manage to raise 13 children by herself. She taught me to be strong, independent and giving.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than representing your country in this pageant)?
My proudest personal accomplishment was to become champion in the sport I adore, Drag Racing. This was when I received the International ladies Championship Cup.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I would love to be a schoolteacher and my plan is to enter the I.P.A. – The Aruban Pedagogy Institute – on the island. I have applied this year for a scholarship and hope to receive the good nows so I could begin my studies again.
Are you currently employed?
Yes
If yes, what is your occupation?
Official Public Consultant – Sales Representative of a Timeshare Resort on Aruba.
Please list educational/technical/professional schools you have attended and the type of certificate or degree awarded.
Junior College for Hotel School.
What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
To have my university concluded and have a good condition of life. I hope to be a successful school teacher, where I will be happily married with children.