WE have high hopes for Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Anna Theresa Licaros, and we’ll be rooting for her all the way as she aims to make the country proud in the Miss Universe 2007 competition in Mexico City on May 28 (May 29, Manila Time).
Don’t you just love her? 
You hear it all the time, but in her case she really is beauty and brains.
Check out her Miss Universe vlog (video blog).
Here’s a copy of her interview on the Miss Universe site:
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
Reading, collecting fairy tales, case digest making, writing, and playing Scrabble, Backgammon and Mahjong. I also enjoy taking public transportation. I actually feel sexiest and most attractive after riding the metro rail transit or taking the Jeep, which is a form of public transportation in the Philippines. I also attribute a sense of empowerment in moving around by myself and a feeling of independence when I commute.
What is your career ambition?
I would like to become a successful lawyer someday, engaged in a trailblazing practice focused on children’s rights cases.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in a small town east of Manila called Cainta. It is located in the province of Rizal and is very near the city where I went to school. Cainta is what you would call a suburban area, and I enjoyed my childhood there because of the peaceful and calm environment and its proximity to the hustle and bustle of the city. My childhood memories include lazy afternoons relaxing and playing in our backyard, playing house and barbecue picnics with my family.
What do you want the judges to know about you?
I am a very dynamic person. When I decide to do something I commit myself to it and I really follow through.
Here are some of her photos courtesy of Agence France-Presse.
And here are group pics with the other beauties vying for the Miss Universe crown.
ABS-CBN will be airing the pageant live on May 29 at 9: 30 a.m. You could also check out the NBC Miss Universe 2007 site.
Go, Miss Philippines!
May 29th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I would still like to congratulate Ms. Anna Licaros for representing the Philippines! You’re still a beauty with brains for all of us!.. well it was held in mexico and maybe they’re not to fond of philiippines right now after pacquiao ate their boxers alive!..ehe.. anyways, more power to Ms. Ana!
May 29th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
hi ate, if u wnt to be called ate..if not i’ll call u in general..MS ANA THERESA..well from the start i already expected that you’ll be the ms. universe but actually you are already a ms. universe in every Filipino’s eyes because you’ve proved yourself until the end of the pageant. Also to the giving of awards that people vote you as the ms. photogenic among other contestants you had been chosen.
Ms. universe for a 13 yr. old girl means, a woman w/ a suiting personality, you act as you are no pretentions, have looks but especially the capability to answer questions, and w/ confidence.
I will continue supporting you, take care always and God Bless You Always..
May 29th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
khit d ka nanalo at least miss photogenic ka ibig savhin kaw ung pnaka maganda sa lhat,.
May 29th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
HI MS. PHILIPPINES CONGRATULATION FOR HAVING MS PHOTOGENIC THIS YEAR. THOUGH YOU ARE FAILED TO JOIN THE TOP 15 BUT I KNOW YOU DO YOU YOUR BEST TO TAKE THE CROWN. MAYBE FOR THE FUTURE CONTESTANT WE SEE TO IT THAT WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PRACTICE MORE SO WE CAN HOME THE BACON.
May 29th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
ana congratulations to you…thou you were not able to take home the crown…for us …you are still our ms universe…well i do agree ms universe is all about politics and such..but having you represent us in that prestigious event makes us proud of you… you were equipped with the right tools…dont feel disheartened because for us Filipinos you are the one…