She's a 19 year-old high school student who stands 1.78 meters and weighs 55 kgs. With black eyes and dark brown hair, Carolina Moran Gordillo is Mexico's entry to Miss World 2007. She got a beautiful face and a shapely body but she firmly believes in inner beauty and the motto "Beauty with a Purpose". It seems, that this year, while Mexico hosted Miss Universe, they may have a Miss World.

Describe the village or place where you grew up?

 

Manzanillo in Colima is a quiet small city. Most of the year it is humid and hot and it is a seismic area but there are barely noticeable earthquakes. The most important economic activities include tourism. People from all over Mexico and the world come to visit during summer because we have beautiful beaches and hotels. We have also the most important port of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. Fishing is also important. People in Manzanillo are hard working and friendly and if you come for a visit, we will try to make you feel at home.

 

How would you describe yourself to the world?

 

I’m very positive, intelligent and simple person. I like to be balanced physically, emotionally and spiritually. I’m a dreamer but it doesn’t stop there. I work hard to make my dreams come true. That is also why I have a strong attitude towards life.

How would you describe Mexico to the other Miss World delegates?

My country has 104 million inhabitants. We have 10 million Native Americans who speak more than 62 different languages and belong to many ethnic groups and tribes like the Mayas, Totonacas, Nahuas, Aztecs, etc. Besides them, most of the Mexicans are a mix of races from all around the world but mainly European and Native American.

Our main religion is Catholic but we tolerate all religions. You can also find here all kinds of climates and we have different ecosystems like mountains, forests and jungles, deserts, and beaches. The most important thing is that you will feel at home here at Mexico because Mexican people are very friendly. You will definitely get to know all our natural and cultural treasures.

 

Did you always dream to become Miss Mexico or did you have some ambitions as a child?

 

Since I was a child, I always dreamed about being in an international contest representing my country. I also dreamed about traveling around the world because that would give me an opportunity to learn more things about other countries’ cultures, people and their way of thinking.

Describe the selection process during your national pageant.

I was selected directly to represent my state of Colima to the Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2006. In the national competition, I won to represent Mexico in Miss World 2007.

How would you define beauty?

For me, beauty is the balance between the physical and spiritual aspect of a person. I think that every human being is unique and beautiful. I also find beauty expressed in nature.

At any given moment what would your handbag contain?

My bag would have a cereal bar, a yogurt, some make up (gloss, liner and blush), pen and organizer, wallet, perfume, cellular phone, glasses, pocketbook, family pictures, ipod, toothpaste and a toothbrush.

How would you see yourself someday - a family oriented wife or a career woman?

 

In the short term, I see myself as a successful career woman doing what I like. In the long term, when the right time comes, I see myself with a beautiful family formed by two children and a wonderful husband. I would like to combine these two very important aspects of a woman’s life.

What is your reaction to the motto of Miss World “Beauty with a Purpose”.

 

It’s a motto which changes the people’s concepts. Now the physical image is not the only important thing. Miss World is also looking for the inner beauty which includes intelligence, work ethics, social responsibility and a service-oriented attitude, to ensure that the winner is a well-rounded person and a dignified representative of the women from around the world.

Lastly, what is your message to Missosology.Org's website visitors?

 

I would like to thank you all for this important space that will allow people from around the world to know me not just through my pictures but also through my way of thinking. Thanks a lot for your support and your comments. Your constructive comments will definitely help me improve myself.