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Jacqueline Fernandez

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
I love horseback riding for the rush and spending time outdoors, cooking for creativity, and reading for relaxation. I enjoy horseback riding the most because it gives me a thrill like no other and it is a wonderful environmentally friendly way to explore the outdoors.

Name one person other than your parents who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
I looked up to my brother, Warren, from childhood. He pursued his lifelong dream and succeeded in what he put his mind to. He has won the national body building championship two years in a row in Australia and was extremely devoted, disciplined and persistent in what he did. He has inspired me to never give up and to believe in myself.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I aspire to be an international political broadcaster. I am currently working as an anchorwoman/reporter for the "Lanka Business Report" on a leading TV channel in Sri Lanka and intend on furthering my education to a degree in Political Science/Mass Media.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in Bahrain, where my parents worked, which is a moderate, modern, little desert island in the Middle East full of warm and friendly people. As a child, I was an achiever, always setting my goals high and accomplishing them. I was brought up to be very independent. Both my parents worked full time so my three other siblings and I had to look out for each other and work as a team. Growing up was an enjoyable learning experience for me.

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
"Sigiriya" in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO world heritage site where a giant rock was transformed into a fortress and a palace complex in 5th century A.D. It's a magnificent example of sophisticated ancient Sri Lanka architecture. With its lion stairway, water gardens, walls of poetry, frescos, and the remains of the grand palace on the summit. The magic and mystic of "Sigiriya" transports you to a place in history like no other.

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