Miss Egypt
Heba Ahmad
Age:22Occupation: Student
Height: 175
Heba is currently living in Cairo. She is a student of Law at Elmansoura University studying English in the British Counsel, and is taking acting classes. Her ambition is to become an actress. In her leisure time Heba enjoys: reading, travelling, most sports including aerobics and handball, acting and dancing the salsa and traditional belly dancing.
Where did you grow up? Tell us a little about your home town/city, and family.
I grew up in Mansoura the 3rd largest city in Egypt. I grew up with my mother and younger brother. They are the most important people in my life.
What Jobs have you done? What was the most interesting/bizarre?
Modelling in TV commercials, music videos, photo shoots and fashion shows. I also worked as a receptionist in a resort by the Red Sea.
What are your career ambitions, how do you plan to realise them?
To be a well known and loved actress. I love acting so much that is why I am taking acting classes.
What is the proudest moment of your life? (Not including winning your National Title)
I believe that I am proud of myself. I am independent and responsible. I have been working since a very young age, which might be normal in the west but not in Egypt.
What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
I was invited as a guest of honour to the Miss Indonesia Pageant in August. It was such a long flight and I arrived with red eyes, wearing a tracksuit and looked a mess and there were so many journalists and cameras. I was very embarrassed.
What was the funniest/most embarrassing moment of your life?
I felt the responsibility of becoming a role model to younger girls. Become wiser, more mature and have become very selective in my work.
Tell us about an interesting event you have attended, or a person that you have met.
In my several visits after winning my title, I have met some very important politicians and public figures in Indonesia and Ecuador.
What would you like to do, if you became Miss World 2004?
First I would like to change the wrong image that people have about the Middle East. I would like to promote peace and travel to the countries that are suffering from war and give moral support to the children and widows.
If you had a personal motto what would it be?
When there is a will there is a way.
Give details of any charitable work undertaken?
Raising funds for orphans and helping them. Giving them financial support and moral support. Help organising parties, taking them to the park and cinemas. I also try and arrange for them to meet celebrities they admire. Share the good moments with needy children.