The casting of the beauty and talent contest “Pearl – 2016” was held last Thursday. A strict jury selected 41 applicants for the title of the most beautiful woman in Magnitka.
“Pearl – 2016” will be jubilee, this year the competition will be held 15 times. For the first time, the organizers – the “I am a woman” fund of OJSC “MMK” – celebrate such activity of women from Magnitogorsk: about 100 applications were submitted for participation. 41 contestants passed the casting. As usual, the composition of the “pearls” is very diverse: there are both very young mothers and older participants. The list of contenders for the crown includes housewives, business women, economists, crane typists, singers and librarians. Everyone, however, is distinguished by an active life position and high expectations from the competition: for the participants, the “Pearl” will become an opportunity to feel like a queen, get a new experience and finally just have an unforgettable holiday for themselves. So, let’s get acquainted with the contenders for the title of the most beautiful woman in Magnitka.
Age 27 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 1 year
Place of work: Laboratory assistant NTC OJSC “MMC”
Catherine is now on maternity leave and, as she herself admits, is a little bored. “The competition for me is an opportunity to try something new,” said the girl.
Age 24 years
Marital status: married, son, 5 years old, son, 1 year 7 months
Place of work: child photographer
In her free time, the participant writes poetry and scripts, plays basketball. “The eldest son sent me to the competition. He said: Mom, you are so beautiful with me, everyone should see this, ”says Lyudmila
Age 26 years
Marital status: married, son, 6 years old, daughter, 2 years old
Place of work: water supply engineer, Grazhdanproekt
Tatiana has two higher educations, loves to travel, is fond of dancing. “In my student years, I was offered to participate in the Miss University contest. Then I gave all my strength to study and did not take advantage of the offer. Now is the time to fulfill an old dream, ”says Tatiana.
Age 34 years
Family status: divorced, son, 13 years old
Place of work: accountant of the accounting center of OJSC MMK
Natalia hopes that the competition will help her overcome her inner fears. “I tried to participate in the Pearl for several years in a row, this year it finally worked out,” says Natalya.
Age 30 years
Marital status: married, two daughters
Place of work: crane operator LPC-4 OJSC “MMK”
“I have heard a lot about the competition from last year’s participant Olesya Bobrova. I want to try something new. I am ready to change and work on myself. In order to take part in the casting, she has already lost 7 kilograms. And this is not the limit! ” – says Ekaterina.
Age 27 years
Marital status: married, son, 3 years old
Place of work: seller in the store “Stone Flower”
“Every woman wants to plunge into a fairy tale at least for a while, to feel like a real queen. It was for these sensations that I came to Zhemchuzhina, – says Ekaterina.
Age 41 years
Marital status: married, son, 20 years old
Place of work: Leading Economist, LLC “OSK” OJSC “MMK”
“Two years ago my friend took part in the competition and won first place! I want to repeat her path, ”notes Elena.
Age 25 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 1 year
Place of work: HR Manager Sergey`s Pizza
Tatyana was engaged in cheerleading, now she is fond of fitness. “Like any athlete, I aim only at the highest result,” said Tatiana.
Age 36 years
Marital status: divorced, son, 12 years old
Place of work: software engineer “Informservice” OJSC “MMK”
“By the nature of my work, I often deal with technical processes. Working on stage is a mystery to me. I want to try myself in this unusual role, ”says Olga.
Age 35 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 15 years old
Place of work: chief librarian of the “Association of City Libraries”
“I would like to destroy the stereotypical image of a librarian. Show that the women of our profession are young, modern, looking after themselves and new trends. Of course, I want to become even more beautiful, perhaps even change. After all, it is impossible to live life without changing, ”Natalya thinks.
Age 28 years
Marital status: married, 1 child
Place of work: manager of the “Association of City Libraries”
“I am a happy woman: I have a loving husband, in a marriage with whom a wonderful child was born. Now I have quit the decree and I want to get some kind of “portion” of inspiration, “Tatiana explains her desire to participate in the competition.
Age 31 year
Marital status: divorced, daughter, 9 years old
Place of work: inspector of metals and equipment of OJSC MMK
“Usually my daughter performs in all kinds of competitions, and I support her. Now I want the child to cheer for me, ”says Evgenia.
Age 29 years
Marital status: married, have a child
Place of work: senior sales manager of Rostelecom
“I am a creative person, I evaluate any event from the point of view of new experience and new acquaintances,” says Anna.
Age 25 years
Marital status: married, son, 6 years old, daughter, 7 months
Place of work: designer artist
“I want to show my beloved family what I am capable of. I hope that Zhemchuzhina will give me fresh emotions, which are often lacking in my daily routine, ”says Olesya.
Age 37 years
Marital status: single, daughter, 12 years old
Place of work: Key Account Manager, Alfa-Bank
“I am fond of floriculture, embroidery, yoga. I want to shake myself up, get new emotions, ”says Natalia.
Age 37 years
Marital status: married, son, 9 years old, daughter, 2 years old
Place of work: software engineer “MMK-informservice”
“I am young, energetic, charming. Zhemchuzhina was created for such women, that is why I am here, ”said Ekaterina.
Age 30 years
Marital status: married, son, 12 years old, daughter, 5 years old
Place of work: the hairdresser
“I came to the competition only to win,” said Tatiana.
Age 37 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 20 years old, son, 15 years old
Place of work: Accountant-Treasurer of the Russian MIA Administration for Magnitogorsk
“Two of my friends took part in the“ Pearl ”. Inspired by their example and feedback, I decided to give myself a holiday of beauty, ”says Irina.
Age 31 year
Marital status: married, daughter, 7 years old
Place of work: HR specialist “Auchan”
“Because of my work, I usually value people. Now I want to be appreciated, ”says Olga.
Age 20 years
Marital status: married, son, 1 year
Place of work: student
“I am not afraid of the stage, I devoted 10 years to dancing. Therefore, I think that participation in the competition is within my reach. My husband is a little skeptical about my decision, but in any case he supports me, ”says Alina.
Age 25 years
Marital status: married, son, 5 years old
Place of work: photographer
“I was impressed with last year’s competition. And I myself wanted to visit the other side of the lens. I think it will be an unforgettable experience, ”says Christina.
Age 33 years
Marital status: married, 2 sons
Place of work: clerk-clerk of OJSC MMK
“I was brought to the casting, so to speak, by a simple philistine interest. I would like to get acquainted with the specifics of beauty contests from the inside, ”says Irina
Age 29 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 5 years old, son, 2 years old
Place of work: loan officer of CJSC “Credit Europe Bank”
“I am shy and I want to get rid of this disadvantage. Moreover, I am fond of fitness and plan to participate in the fitness bikini championship in the near future, ”said Marina.
Age 36 years
Marital status: married, two sons
Place of work: Director of Credit Expert LLC
“I want to feel like a woman. If I do not win the victory, then I will definitely enter the top three! ” – Ekaterina is sure.
Age 35 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 13 years old, son, 6 years old, son, 4 years old
Place of work: beauty salon owner
“I am an accompanist by education, therefore my hobbies are appropriate – piano and dancing. But most of my free time, like any mother with many children, I devote to my children, ”Valeria tells about herself.
Age 31 year
Marital status: married, two children
Place of work: paramedic of ANO Medical Unit of OJSC “MMK”
“Participation in the competition will help me to feel special, to believe in myself and my strength,” Alena is sure.
Age 31 year
Marital status: married, two children
Place of work: coach-trainer
Olga is a participant of “Pearls – 2015”. Last year Olga won one of the nominations, and this year she is determined to get the crown. “A year ago, at the casting, I said that I wanted new emotions and inspiration from the competition. I got all this. Now I want to formulate my desire differently: I have come to win, ”says Olga.
Age 27 years
Marital status: married, daughter 5 years old
Place of work: operator of EV and VM, OJSC “MMK-Metiz”
“After school, I dreamed of going to the theater. But the parents insisted on choosing another university, in their hometown. Perhaps participation in the competition is a tribute to that childhood dream, ”says Anastasia.
Age 27 years
Marital status: married, daughter 2 years old
Place of work: soloist of the group “Metro Trio”
“In 2007 I took part in the Miss Student contest. I liked this competitive festive bustle. I want to learn something new, I look forward to interesting communication and to some extent I want to surprise my spouse, ”says Anna.
Age 33 years
Marital status: married, twin daughters, 8 years old
Place of work: Associate Professor, Department of Applied Informatics, MSTU, Candidate of Science
“If I set a goal, I achieve it. There are many examples of this in my biography. To participate in the competition, I lost weight from size 50 to size 42, and appeared in front of the jury in a dress that I wore 12 years ago. I love risk. In the near future – the conquest of the highest peak of the Southern Urals, ”says Lilia.
Age 40 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 20 years old, daughter, 13 years old, son, 2 years old
Place of work: accountant-economist LLC “Renting-Soyuz”
“Participation in a beauty contest is a new experience. I’m scared, but the desire to try is stronger than fear, ”says Tatiana.
Age 25 years
Marital status: married, daughter 5 months
Place of work: assistant lawyer
“I want to become an example for my daughter. Therefore, I take care of myself: training in the gym 5 days a week, and therefore I want to win the competition, ”says Anastasia.
Age 32 years
Marital status: married, two children
Place of work: Economist, OMTS, Promvysota CJSC
“My husband sent me to the competition. He said that everyone should enjoy such beauty, ”Tatiana smiles.
Age 30 years
Marital status: single, son, 1 year 10 months
Place of work: Orimi Trade Manager
“With the birth of my son, my life has changed a lot. I feel that I need a shake-up, I need to look at myself from a new perspective, ”says Dina.
Age 34 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 14 years old, daughter, 5 years old
Place of work: Laboratory assistant OJSC “MMK-Metiz”
“At times, life resembles a vicious circle: home – work – home. My sister offered me to participate in the competition. She said that it would help to reveal new qualities in herself, ”says Elena.
Age 27 years
Family status: married, son, 2 years old, daughter, 2 months
Place of work: advertising specialist
Alena used to work in the modeling agency Krasa Magnitka, so she knows the specifics of a beauty contest better than others. “For me, Zhemchuzhina is a new stage in my personal development,” Alena notes.
Age 29 years
Marital status: married, son, 5 years old
Place of work: electrician LLC “OSK” OJSC “MMK”
“I do dance. I hope to prove myself at the competition, this is a new page in my life, ”says Ekaterina.
Age 32 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 4 months
Place of work: economist SPK “Malachite”
“I am an activist by nature, I love all kinds of contests and promotions. Therefore, I did not even think about whether or not to go to the casting. My daughter is still small, but my husband promised to help in every possible way during the competition, ”says Tatiana.
Age 34 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 4 years old
Place of work: expert expert of Rosreestr
“I am sure that a person should constantly improve himself. The competition is a great opportunity to get better. And of course, I only count on winning, ”says Natalya.
Age 32 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 7 years old, son, 4 years old
Place of work: hairdresser of beauty salon “Beauty-design”
“I like everything beautiful, but the“ Pearl ”simply breathes with beauty. That is why I am here. My husband supported me in my decision and promised to help, ”says Elena.
Age 27 years
Marital status: married, daughter, 3 years old, daughter, 8 months
Place of work: miner at the geological works of OJSC “MMK” Mine “
Tatiana came to the casting with her youngest daughter and husband – by accident. “We were driving in the car and argued: my husband was sure that I would not dare to come to the casting. I won the argument! ” – said Tatiana.