Why
did you decide to compete in the Miss Belgium pageant?
The director
of my school wanted me to participate in the Miss Bruxelles contest. I won Miss
Bruxelles and because of that I was automatically candidate for Miss Belgium.
What was going through your head when you were announced
as the new Miss Belgium?
I expected
another girl (to win), because she was an ex James Bond girl. She was taller than me and really pretty. I was very surprised.
I couldn’t believe it.
What would be your most memorable moment at Miss
Universe?
There
are many magical moments;
- The
first contact with the committee and the other girls.
- The
real friendship with some girls and the conversations we had together.
- The
interview with the judges, especially with Julio Iglesias and Lee Majors !
- Lee
Majors invited me to the restaurant (I didn’t go) and sent he me flowers!
- The
top five.
- The
contact I had with people in the street. They recognized me! I was flattered!
What would be
your first thought when you were called as the 4th runner up at Miss Universe?
Honestly
I was not thinking anymore! I didn’t expect to be in the top five. What a honor
and I
found (at last!) my mother in the audience!
Tell us about the
national costume you wore at Miss International.
I was
proud of this dress because I chose it! I wanted a costume of the period; Renaissance 18th century. It was a horsewomen
costume.
Belgium has a long history! We have a large choice!
What
would be your most memorable moment out of all the pageants you competed in?
My crowning
as Miss Nations 1981 in Morocco.
Lastly,
what have you been up to since your reign as Miss Belgium
ended?
I worked
as a model.
I took
part in the judging for Miss Belgium, Miss France, Miss Switzerland
and Miss Europe.
I organized
the official province contest during some years.
I married
in 85 (still married!) 2 kids (18 & 23 years of age now!) Sarah & Amauri.
I work
now for years in computers & multimedia.
I still
help committees, young girls and I am often judge for contest in Belgium.
