Beauty, brains, guts? Look at Ms PH Sydney
MANY people say a beauty pageant contestant shouldn’t be just pretty but must be talented to fit in the classic beauty and brains cliche.
For Janina Lui, 21, the representative of Sydney in the Miss Universe Philippines 2024, she has more than brains and beauty because she’s also an athlete.
The chinita stunner is a hardcore taekwondo jin, winning not just one but seven major taekwondo titles. The most impressive of those was becoming the Australian National Champion five times.
She also won taekwondo titles from Japan and South Korea.
From lightning-fast kicks to captivating strut, Jenina isn’t just another contender in the 2024 MUPH pageant.
On the evening of May 11, 2024, the coronation for the MUPH, she will trade her barefooted taekwondo matches for five-inch stilettos to strut with 50-plus other beauties aiming to bag the prestigious title.
Jenina’s odyssey in martial arts began over a decade ago, not in the spotlight, but on the taekwondo mat.
When the MUPH competition broke down barriers by welcoming overseas Filipinos five years ago, Jenina never had a second thought and told herself she’s ready for another journey.
While height is undoubtedly an asset in both pageantry and taekwondo, Jenina is undeterred by her stature as she approaches the challenge with poise and determination, allowing her formidable qualities–natural Filipina beauty, vibrant personality and sharp intellect–to shine through.
Just like in taekwondo, she trains her pasarela with dedication, knowing that a strong mental will is key in any competition.
