Miss Serbia & Montenegro

Jelena Mandic

Student: final year of law university, international law.

Interests: The one of things I enjoy the most is spending time in nature because it relaxes me and brings back my memories from childhood and the time of carelessness. Also, I enjoy cooking for my family and friends. The most important is that I like to help people around me. One wise man from my people once said: “The life gives us exactly what we give to the others” and this is what I believe in.



Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
I never had idols. Through my life the people who surrounded me were my models, like my family, friends, teachers, professors... I watched them work, focused on their moral qualities, and tried to learn as much as possible. I admit that I am doing that even today. Also, I accept advices from my friends and I’m trying to make corrections in my personality and to be a better person, because, like an old people saying, ‘As long as you live, you learn’.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you (aside from winning your title) and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
One of the most interested and unique events happened to me three years ago when H.E. Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic for the first time organized his birthday celebration in the Beli Dvor-home of Serbian royal family. I was very excited, because at that moment, I was also a part of that world wide elite and I was enchanted with all glamour and elegance. Also, I had the opportunity to see for the first time the Beli Dvor, the place with strong sense of rich history of my country. One more thing happened that night and it was the announcement for most beautiful lady and that was me.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I have more than one ambition in life, and the one which is the most important now is going on Master Degree studies of European law in France. After that I’m planning to work in our Government. My first goal is to change political image of my country and to show to the world the REAL face of Serbia & Montenegro.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was born in Osjek (former Yugoslavia). I remember my childhood with joy. I have a big family and I was always surrounded with a lot of love from all of them. The most beautiful period was a time of holidays, when I was with my grandmother on the mountain. I was surrounded with nature and lots of domestic animals. Unfortunately, when I was 12 the war started and we were forced to exile to Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro, the place where I live today. War changed my carelessness life, but made me stronger and more determined person, because I have started from the beginning.

List any interesting or unsual jobs you may have had.
host for humanitarian action for victims of tsunami on Thailand

What is your most unusual talent?
Pottery and interior decoration.

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