Miss Sweden

Josephine Alhanko

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
I love cultural events such as theatre, ballet and opera. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy sports such as skiing, tennis and horseback riding. I have a big interest in history and I like to read.

Name one person other than your parents who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
My grandmother and my grandfather on my mother's side. They mean a lot to me and they have had a big influence on my life. I admire their strength, intelligence and ability to take action. Their opinions and love mean the world to me.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I would love to become a famous actress and have a international career. I would like to become Miss Universe 2006 so that I can help and be an inspiration for women around the world. We all need someone to look up to and have a soucre of inspiration in our life. I know that I can be that person. I also would like to do a Ph.D. in art history. I love to write and the thought of being able to bring new ideas into an academic field is appealing to me. I would do my best to make my dreams come true. I try to think positively and take chances when life presents them to me. I know that I am the one in the world to make it or break it.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. I had a very happy childhood. I was very lively and creative as a child. I use to play lots of imaginary games and crate a world of fantasy with my friends. I love to be the centre of attention and I loved to be on stage from a very early age.

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
I have a good sence of humor that can take me through difficult times. The jury at the Miss Sweden pageant described me as professional, humble and sympathetic. I have the capacity to light up a room and make people happy and comfortable around me.

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