Venus Raj- A Major,Major!

After 11 long years, Philippines made it again to the final five of the most prestigious beauty event- Miss Universe 2010. Recently held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada,US of A. As reported, Venus was one of the pageant's favorite and as proof she was chosen as one of the first six delegates to promote Miss Universe 2010. This 22 year-old lass from Bicol used to be the laughing stock when she was younger because of her dark "morena" skin but look where the dark "morena" skin is? Now, one of country's pride when she brought home the 4th runner-up spot- a good news right after the Manila hostage scene. She is not just one of the Filipina who represented the country and became one of the top winners, she is an instant "pop culture" persona when she answered the final question given by Hollywood actor/judge William Baldwin- "What was the biggest mistake you made in your life and what did you do to make it right?" She answered straight from her heart that she didn't do any "major,major" mistake..." That created a major buzz not only to the beauty contest enthusiasts in the country but all throughout the world making her one of the news in popular US morning show Good Morning America. Now, almost everyone is using "major,major" and becoming a practical joke that people from all walks of life has something to say.

But come to think of it, here in Manila, we criticized when she used "major, major" on her answer, we didn't focus on the context of what she said. One evening while browsing on youtube Re: Miss Universe 2010 related videos,I found one and on the same show (Good Morning America) her photo as inset and a text "Miss Perfect"- that's alarming because the message was Venus is perfect. The question threw to Venus is very subjective, there's no right or wrong because in the first place that was a personal question and who would love to say on worldwide TV the biggest mistake you made. Same question was also asked to former US President George Bush and current President Barack Obama and the former replied:"You should ask me that question in paper so I could prepare..."

4th runner-up Venus Raj should have answered a better one as many of our "kababayans" said. Even is she answered differently it doesn't give any guarantee that she'll be the third Filipina to win Miss Universe. As they say it's not an easy feat and 4th runner-up is better than being one of the "thank you" girls.