Venus Raj’s ultimate dream is to be a teacher

Venus Raj

Her winning the title Binibining Pilipinas-Universe in 2010 and emerging fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe 2010 competition opened many doors of opportunity for Venus Raj, the Cinderella of sort from Bicol.

Her fame and popularity were heightened by her visibility in media during her reign as Binibining Pilipinas and fourth runner-up in the 2010 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant. Venus did TV hosting on ABS-CBN (“Umagang Kay Ganda” and other shows).

And now that her contract with the Kapamilya Network has expired, Venus has opted to be a freelance artist. That is why she accepted the offer to be Cristina Decena’s co-host on the latter’s show titled “Business Flight” which premiered on GMA News TV Channel 11 earlier today, March 30, at 9 a.m.

The TV program which Decena herself produces, aims to feature Filipinos with success stories to share which will inspire others to strive to make it big in their chosen professions.

“We all know that Venus is a good example of someone who struggled and worked hard to be successful In her undertakings. Venus comes from humble beginnings but she strived with great determination to rise above poverty. She is a model to emulate, to look up to, that’s why I chose her to be my co-host in ‘Business Flight,’” said Decena.

Venus Raj (who was born to an Indian father and a Filipino mother in Doha, Qatar but according to some accounts was registered by her aunt as Philippine-born) grew up in a nipa hut in the middle of a ricefield in Bato, Camarines Sur. She was raised by her mother who was a farming tenant and a seamstress.

While still in Bicol, Venus joined local pageants and even oratorical contests and the prize money she won she used as down payment for a ricefield that she bought for her mother. She also worked as part time model in Bicol and then later in Manila.

Before she joined the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, the statuesque Venus (she stands 5’9″ with 35-22-35 figure) was already the holder of some beauty titles. She was Miss Eco-Tourism 2008. She joined Miss Earth Philippines also in 2008.

Venus graduated with a Degree in Communication Arts major in journalism (cum laude) from Bicol University in Albay. Venus studied under a scholarship grant from Francis Papica Foundation. Venus initially worked as information assistant at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

In a recent interview, Venus was asked if she would also like to try acting. She said she is open to the idea but her focus at the moment is her studies at the University of the Philippines. “It’s for my masteral degree in Community Development,” she said. As to why she is taking a master’s degree, Venus’ answer was “Kasi I want to be a teacher in the future.”

For beauty queen contestants, will Venus advise them to undergo aesthetic operations or treatments like breasts enhancement and the like? “Lagi ko sinasabi when it comes to physical na pagpapaganda, ok lang yun hangga’t masaya sila sa kalalabasan, kung yun ang magpapa-confident sa kanila…but they have to make sure na yung pinabago nila sa katawan o mukha nila, hindi nun babaguhin ang pagkatao nila.”

Given the chance, will she undergo aesthetic operations like breast enhancement? Venus said, “No, I’m scared na maapektuhan ang mammary glands ko, Natatakot ako na hindi makapagpdede sa anak ko in the future.”

She also doesn’t want to pose sexy in a men’s magazine,”Kasi kapag nagkaroon ako ng pamilya in the future, gusto ko rerespetuhin ako ng mga anak ko.”

At the moment, Venus is happily single. “I am happy with the situation. I am in now with my studies, my family and my career,” she said. “I’m open to date but in God’s time, But if I’m going into a relationship again, I would prefer with someone na non-showbiz para hindi complicated at mas tahimik ang buhay ko…”

Venus Raj’s ultimate dream is to be a teacher

Source: Mb.com.ph (March 30, 2014 at 04:15PM)

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