Miss Curacao

Angelina Da Silva De Goes

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
Ms. Elia Isenia who I consider to be my second mom. Elia Isenia is a very famous cultural singer on the island of Curaçao. She was the first woman who won the title of the Queen of the Tumba festival for our Carnaval Parade. Her vast knowledge of our cultural background has taught me to appreciate my roots and always be proud of being brought up on the his exotic island. Elia Isenia was always there, side-by-side with my mother as I grew up and has given me the strength and courage to continue in difficult times in my life.

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?
The most interesting and unique thing that has ever happened to me was when I could almost touch the clouds. In Curaçao our highest mountain is called Sint Christoffel and is 375 meters high. It is a great achievement for us to climb it and reach the top where you can see Curaçao from above the clouds. That was one of the most interesting things I've ever experienced. I had a great feeling that day that I still remember like it was yesterday!

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My career ambition is to have my own accounting firm and combine this with photo modeling. My priority is to finish my Bachelor's degree and to be a Certified Public Accountant. After working for a few years and obtaining the necessary experience I need in a big accounting firm, I would like to start my own accounting firm.

Are you currently a student? If yes, where? What is your area of study?
At the University of the Netherlands Antilles., First year in the Social Economy School.

Describe your childhood home and living conditions. Were you raised with a large family with lots of brothers and sisters? I was raised on a small island with people from 52 different racial backgrounds. It's one of the Dutch Antilles Islands in the Caribbean. I'm an only child and I was raised by my mother in the city.

What one word describes you best?
Sincerity.