Miss New York

Natascha Bessez

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I have ever done was parasailing in the Dominican Republic over a swarm of sharks. It was terrifying, but the thrill was well worth it.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
Regents Diploma
Music Endorsement
President's Academic Achievement Award
Read Across America Certificate of Appreciation
Who's Who Among High School Students
Honor Roll

List any other Achievements/Accomplishments
Hostess at La Goulue Restaurant
Hostess at Payard Patisserie and Bistro
Event Marketing - STETSON - working at the GRAMMY Pre-Show

What are your strongest talents?
One of my best assets would have to be my communication skills. Being born and raised in Manhattan has made me able to easily communicate or relate to almost anyone, young or old. Attending my special high school and living in an ethnically diverse city, myself being French and Chilean, I feel I have had the opportunity to interact with a diverse community. This has made me open to connect and communicate with the many cultures in our country.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
My mother, Jennifer. She has been an incredible inspiration to me throughout my life. While my mother has infinite exemplary qualitites, my favorite aspect of her noble character is the self-awareness that she has instilled in me. I am continually re-inspired by the vitality and positive energy she exudes, causing me to always strive to put my best into and take the best out of everything I do. In essence, I love my mother because she has taught me the most important lesson one can learn: to respect myself and to see others through an open, compassionate, unadulterated lens. There will only be one person in my life who can be my best friend/fashion consultant/tear dryer/#1 fan/teacher/role model and so much more all at once. I just hope I can make her as proud as she has made me.

Describe how you envision yourself in five years?
In five years I wish to have become an internationally-known recording artist and a well-respected actress. I also hope to be a positive role model for teenagers across America... Pretty much taking over the world. :)

What else do you want the judges to know about you?
I am very focused on my short and long term goals, and I am determined to do my best during this competition.

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