Joy Ita Okon, the newly crowned Miss Regal Nigeria, shares her thoughts and journey in this exclusive interview with us. From her aspiring model to breaking barriers on the top stage, Joy’s story is one of determination and empowerment. In this interview, she discusses her path to success, the challenges she faced, and her vision for promoting the girl’s child as Miss Regal Nigeria.
How do you feel emerging Miss Regal Nigeria?
I feel great and excited and exceptional
Tell us about yourself?
My name is Joy ita okon. An indigene of nsit atai LGA of idifa nsit village, Akwa Ibom state. I live in uyo, a student of university of uyo, 100 level. I’m a baker, a music lover and a pagent queen. I’m dark with an average height of 5’6, a book lover and a good cook.
What were the challenges you faced during the contest and how you overcame them?
There were several challenges which i did mention few; first of it was in the voting stage where i was battling to atleast pass my fellow contestants, i became sick which made me nervous as to not being able to stand strong on the grand finale but i thank God i came out better and strong.
Secondly, getting all requirements on time and doing task given everyday in camp. Though i enjoyed the camp but it was a bit stressful for me cos of my health but I’m fine. I overcame those challenges by looking into the future and to souls that would be blessed during my reign.
What would you say stood you out from other contestants?
My vote, my eloquence, my confident, doing things when it needed to be done, my ability to strive hard despite how i felt.
How was the bonding with other contestants?
It was so strong that we lived as family.
What was your best moments during the pageant?
The talent exhibition, the dance show and dinner time where the violinist was performing, it was a wow moment which i did enjoyed.
first of it was in the voting stage where i was battling to atleast pass my fellow contestants, i became sick which made me nervous as to not being able to stand strong on the grand finale but i thank God i came out better and strong.
QUEEN JOY ITA OKON
What do you think the judges were looking out to select a winner?
They were looking out for the best and what the winner has got to offer
What does winning this pageant mean to you?
It means a whole lot to me because through the platform i will get to touch lives
Now you have been crowned, what project do you have in plan to carry out?
Padding the girl child and also seminary session to educate them on self defense protection and self confidence.
What does this sash and crown symbolize to you?
Royalty, selflessness and a joy giver, a peace maker
If you were not a model, what other career would you have pursed?
I would be a nutritionist, a baker,and a musician
Which brands are looking forward to work with?
Brands like fourwall magazine and their likes.
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
I see myself in the diaspora doing what i love to
Any advice to those aspiring that to win a pageant?
Be confident, be prayerful, be deligent and patience. Take instructions and keep to them. Don’t make enemies out of your fellow contestants and also be polite.