Pilar Arlando facebook message for all of you

In her facebook Pilar Carmelita Anastasia Arlando said,

"really thanks everyone for their wonderful support! I would never have done it without you guys! No matter the outcome, I have emerged as a winner. It's rare to have this once in a lifetime 5 weeks experience, it's amazing and indescribable, but one thing's for sure, no one can take this away from me. Thanks once again! XOXO"

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An Interview with Pilar

A Short Introductory Video

Miss Pilar Carmelita Arlando is now Miss Singapore World

Temasek Review

Miss Pilar Carmelita Arlando, 20, who bagged the second runner-up prize at the Miss Singapore World 2009 pageant has been chosen by its organizers ERM World Marketing represent Singapore at the Miss World finals in South Africa.

The original winner, Miss Ris Low, quit her title last month after news of her being under 24 months’ probation for credit card fraud, was reported.

Coincidentally, both Miss Arlando and Miss Ris Low are schoolmates in the same school. Miss Arlando is currently pursuing a Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management at MDIS.

ERM Marketing said they picked Miss Arlando over first runner-up Claire Lee because of her chronic back problem.

Miss Arlando has Chinese, Indian, Portuguese and Dutch ancestry. Her father is a police officer of mixed Chinese-Indian heritage while her mother is a descendant of a Portuguese and a Dutch. Miss Arlando is the only daughter in the family of four.

Besides learning modern dance at the Nanyang Arts Academy such as Salsa, Jazz and Hip Hop, Miss Arlando is also fluent in both English and Malay.

Miss Arlando said she is very touched and proud to represent Singapore in the Miss World finals and she will put in her best efforts on stage to win honor for Singapore.

New Miss Singapore World Found

Straits Times

Miss Pilar Carmelita Arlando (left), 20, will represent Singapore at the Miss World 2009 finals in South Africa, pagaent organiser ERM Marketing said in a press statement on Friday.

Miss Pilar Carmelita Arlando, 20, who bagged the second runner-up prize at the Miss Singapore World 2009 pageant will represent Singapore at the Miss World finals in South Africa.

The original winner, Miss Ris Low, quit her title last month after news of her being under 24 months' probation for credit card fraud, was reported.

Pageant organisers ERM Marketing said they picked Miss Arlando over first runner-up Claire Lee, 'due to her claims of injury' which result in her being unable to stand for long hours.

Said ERM Marketing in a statement: 'The international pageant will be a physically and psychologically demanding experience. It would be best that she (Miss Lee) remains to recuperate in Singapore.'

Miss Arlando is currently pursuing a Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management at MDIS.

Besides picking up the second runner-up title at the Miss Singapore World competition, she also bagged the Miss Personality and Miss Abry awards.

ERM added: 'Her parents have been interviewed and they reassured us that she has no criminal records or probation order to keep.'

Autobiography of Miss Pilar

Full Name: Pilar Carmelita Anastasia Arlando
Born: 1 September 1989
Birth Place - Porto, Portugal
Citizenship - Singapore

TITLES
1) Miss Singapore World 2009
(2nd Runner Up)
2) Miss Singapore World University 2009
3) Miss Personality 2009
4) Miss Vitality 2009
(2nd Runner Up)
5) Miss Abry 2009

Interests:
1) Music, Dance & Entertainment
2) Travelling
3) Baking, Cooking & Eating
4) Fashion
5) Photography
6) Trips to the Zoo
Favorite Quotations:
There is absolutely no substitute for hard work in life.
About Me:
An average girl living in a not so ordinary world.

2nd runner-up of Ms Singapore World pageant chosen as new winner

2nd runner-up of Ms Singapore World pageant chosen as new winner
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE: The Miss Singapore World pageant has a new winner. 20-year-old Pilar Arlando will be going to South Africa on December 12 for a shot at the Miss World title.

The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality student at Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) was selected as Miss Singapore World after the previous winner Ris Low gave up her crown amid a firestorm of controversy.

Pilar was third in the contest.

She said: "I'm sure that they saw my capabilities as a main title-holder, so I believe I don't see myself as a replacement. I know the bad press was centred on Ris Low about her English but it does not affect me because I'm confident in the words that I say and how I speak."

In a statement, organisers ERM World said Claire Lee, who came in second, was not chosen because of her back injury which meant she could not stand for long hours.

And contest rules do not require them to select the first runner-up as a replacement.

The new beauty queen said she's just a regular girl.

She said: "I do not have any convictions or criminal records I enjoy travelling, baking and participating in various sports activities. I'm a good girl." - CNA/vm