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Ma. Venus Raj, the 22-year old Bicolana who represented the Philippines in the recently concluded Ms. Universe Pageant 2010 in Las Vegas, deserves to be lauded for grabbing the 4th Runner Up spot.  She may not have provided the smartest answer in a “major major” way but folks, let’s give her credit for the honor she brought to the country.  Her achievement of bringing home a crown after a decade (since Miriam Quimbao’s victory as 1st Runner Up in 1999) far more outweighs her answer when asked during the Q & A portion, “What is one big mistake that you made in your life, and what did you do to make it right?”

Venus replied with confidence, “You know what, Sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there’s nothing major, major problem that I’ve done in my life because I’m very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I’m here. Thank you, thank you so much!” she said.

As expected, people flooded the internet with negative criticisms about how the beauty queen answered the question which, some speculate, may have cost her the Ms. Universe crown.  Fine. Enough said.

Venus achieved what many others failed to do in many years.  Slamming her is such a shame.

Venus, being tough, chooses to laugh the side comments off.  Cheers to another display of femme power.  Kudos to you, Ms. Venus Raj!