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Amid the recent brouhaha around pageants in Singapore, one beauty queen wants to share a positive experience to clear the air.
Stomper Ferdyna Tan, 41, said she does not agree with recent allegations made by Sangeetha Sangar about Lumiere International Pageantry ‘forcing’ contestants to buy banquet tables.
“I am one of the living proofs… I was judged fairly,” the former model said.
According to Ferdyna, she did not buy any tables as none of her loved ones could make the finals. In addition, she had been facing financial difficulties and could not afford a full table.
She only purchased one seat for her male model partner – a friend from her modelling days – who needed to walk with her on stage for the final.
“Everyone knows (this),” said Ferdyna.
“I also didn’t sign up for the full modelling course because I am already a former model,” said the single mother, who graduated from the Sydney Model and Etiquette College.
Stomp’s checks revealed that the college was founded in 1993 and offers etiquette courses for individuals as young as twelve years old, with the mission of “providing guidance on presenting oneself effectively in a constantly evolving world”.
