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Miss Poui -  Loanna Laurie

Age: 23 yrs old

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Interests/hobbies: There is nothing like a refreshing swim when your mind seems cluttered. I love computers and I consider my self a fix it type of woman so from time to time I attempt to do basic repairs on my PC. I even did a basic course to learn more about the workings of computer hardware. I would also like to make time to do some ballroom dancing.

 
     
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Photos by Butch Limchoy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on you:
  In my time of need I always turn to my niece, she is older than I am and is always ready to lend me a listening ear and a big cup of advice. Not having a mother or sister near to me, she is the one person that continually helps me through a rough day and she keeps me focused.
   
    What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you (aside from being in this pageant) and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
  Having put a lot of thought into this question I have discovered that the most interesting thing about me is my passion, some may call it my “hot mouth” but that’s really not it. I fight fiercely for what I believe in and others are often surprised by how passionately I can argue a point especially after an initial impression of me, most people often view me as so quiet and self contained.
   
    What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
  I honestly love my job and I learn new things everyday, I get to travel and the day never ends without me having worked through one challenge or another. I still plan to go back to school and study business and finance. I work hard and it has paid off I was promoted within one year in my organisation and now I am the executive assistant to the Regional Financial Controller of Pricesmart. However, I aim to one day to attain a senior position where I will have an executive assistant of my own rather than be one.
   
    List any special talent you may have:
  At one point in time I had a true Trini talent, I learnt to play the pan. That was in the past, today if I can play “Mary had a little lamb” I am lucky, but I can make people laugh and I believe that this is a unique gift, to be blessed with the ability to make others experience joy.
   
    What one world describes you best?
Resilient- they say life is a challenge and I have learnt this the hard way, but I have also learned to never let one bad experience cripple me. I know I will always have the strength and the ability to move on, its called faith.
   
    What is your life motto?
No guts no glory
   
    What is your pageant platform?
Family is one of the most important gifts in my life. I lost my father, brother and grandfather in the space of two years, and although I was with them to the very end I still look back and think I could have done more to spend more time with them. Family is precious and we should cherish every moment we have with them. I advocate the family. That is my platform.
   
    Who is your favourite local personality/celebrity and why?
    My favourite local celebrity is George Clarke a.k.a. Rocky. As a soca artist has done a lot to establish our music internationally. Rocky has toured Asia extensively and spread our music to countries that many of us are not that familiar with. Although locally he may not be considered to be “BIG” I have seen him perform and give his time to charitable events and I respect and admire that.
   
    List any clubs, organizations or charities of which you are a member.
  Due to the recent death of my father and my dedication to my job I have been unable to devote time to any extra curricular work, however it has always been my desire to work with the orphans of our country and I shall attempt to do so in the near future.