Disabled girl attracts attention at Miss Supranational 2018 contest
The Danish beauty lost half of her left arm since birth. She is currently a contestant in Miss Supranational - the contest Minh Tu is participating in.
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| Celina West Riel, 18, has attracted attention on social media as one of the few disabled contestants to participate in a beauty pageant. At the launch event of Miss Supranational in Poland on November 20, Celina wore a body-hugging metallic dress and appeared radiantly on stage. |
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| Many viewers sent words of encouragement to the Danish contestant, praising Celina for being strong and inspiring to many people around the world. "The first day of the Miss Supranational journey has just ended. Today was a great day, very happy with the lovely girls," Celina shared on her personal page. |
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| Celina West Riel won second runner-up at the contestMissDenmark 2018 in September. She also won two additional awards - audience vote and best charity project. According to the beauty, she majored in international business and plans to study more about the restaurant and hotel industry. Celine's dream is to become a hotel manager. |
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| "Since I was born, I only have half of my left arm. But I always live with the thought that I must pursue my dreams and inspire others. I want people to see that with just positive thinking and a warm heart, you can do more than you think," the young girl confided. |
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| The Danish runner-up is currently an ambassador for an organization for disabled children. She also introduces herself as someone who loves to experience and explore new cultures. At the age of 14, Celina went to Shanghai to attend a short course. She once set foot in Uganda with a Danish aid organization. |
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| "I am very honored and proud to represent my beautiful country in the competition. This is truly a huge dream. Thank you to my family and friends who have always helped and supported me" - Celina West Riel wrote on her personal page. |
