Nine-year-old Centurion learner heading to Turkey for Miss Universe competition
"This is an amazing opportunity for this young girl."
Nine-year-old Xanthe Strauss from Laerskool Wierdapark has been chosen to participate in the Little Miss Universe pageant later this year.
Xanthe is currently Miss Tiny Teen South Africa and Miss Tiny Teen Universe South Africa. She was crowned by the Pageant SA in October last year.
Speaking to Rekord, her coach Yolandi Van Dyk Rossouw said she was proud that Xanthe was one of the few who was chosen to participate in the pageant.
“This is an amazing opportunity for this young girl to not only represent their province, but also their country at an international competition. This competition also brings together children from around the world,” said Rossouw.
She said the competition was set to take place in Bodrum in Turkey, adding that all contestants will go through a rigorous interview.
Rossouw said she felt confident that Xanthe will do well in the competition, adding that her confidence on the stage was “one hundred percent”.
“We have been blessed to have won several titles at this event in the past and have no doubt that Xanthé Strauss will be next to add her name to our ever-growing international list of winners.”
The little miss tiny teen has been modelling for the past 18 months.
Visibly proud mom Laurentia Strauss told Rekord that her daughter showed potential at an early age; hence, she decided to nurture her talent.
Strauss said her daughter’s talent and natural beauty complimented her hard work and dedication.
“Her success in being elevated to participate at the international level is well-deserved and a huge privilege. I am extremely proud of her.”
She further said she was looking forward to what her daughter will achieve in Turkey.
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