Melanie Vilerio has signed up for this year’s Miss Gibraltar. She was joined by three other candidates on Friday evening. This is her individual profile.

FULL NAME:  Melanie Vilerio

AGE:  18        

STAR SIGN:  Leo

OCCUPATION:  Sales Assistant

COLOUR OF HAIR:  Brown

COLOUR OF EYES: Brown

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:  English and Spanish.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS: I am a sociable person, so my hobbies tie in mostly with that. I also enjoy modelling, singing, shopping for the latest trends, travelling and cooking (both dining and baking).

AMBITION: My ambition is to become a nurse.

WHY HAVE YOU ENTERED THE PAGEANT: Although modelling is one of my primary hobbies, I feel that Miss Gibraltar is something which should be carried with pride. To be able to represent my hometown and my people on an international level is something I would only dream of. Sharing this experience with a group of lovely ladies is something which I have always loved and being able to do it with the possibility of becoming Miss Gibraltar just tops it all off.

WHY WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE MISS GIBRALTAR: Miss Gibraltar is my absolute dream! I would ensure I continue to do what I do now, raising awareness regarding mental health issues, continue to conduct charity work and help people who need it.