Miss South Africa

Claudia Henkel

Student: University of Pretoria, Bachelor of Law Degree.

Occupation:
Model.
br> Interests: Firstly, growing up on a small farm on the city limits of Pretoria, I am close to nature and have been surrounded by various animals such as antelope, ostrich and birds, therefore enjoy being at home in my natural environment, as well as visiting the Kruger National Park. Secondly, I like keeping fit with gym and love music. My various hobbies include : writing, reading and site seeing.

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
Charlie Theron having also grown up on a small farm, her unwavering determination to succeed as an international actress has been an inspitration to me and my career.

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?
46664 is a HIV/AIDS campaign intitiaed by Nelson Mandela to raise funds for the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a rock concert hosted by South African and International Musicians. Together with and in the presence of Nelson Mandela, Will Smith, Annie Lennox, Bryan May, and others. I had the priviledge of partaking in the awareness of the campaign.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I would like to finish my Law degree and use my experiences from Miss South Africa and legal knowledge to launch and present a television program whereby I educate the public on their Human Rights and Constitution. I would like to achieve being crowned Miss Universe 2005.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised on a small farm outside the city of Pretoria and am fortunate enough to have a close family circle which includes my paretns and two sisters. As stated previously animals and nature played a huge part of my Youth where I helped nurture wild animals. My childhood has been blessed with fond memories of holidays at the roost, motobiking with my fatehr as well as gardening with my mother.

List any interesting or unsual jobs you may have had.
Bein a part time model I was involved in various exciting opportunities. I modelled an ice hat, the first of its kind. I was placed in a bubble dome which produced thousands of bubbles, the setting was unique, yet unusual.

What is your most unusual talent?
Ability to interact with people of all ages and walks of life. I have the ability to recycle old clothing into styles which correspond with new fashion.

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