THREE queens destined for international competitions were crowned at one show, Mrs Globe TT, at the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando.
While the lure of being crowned at an international pageant is not to be discounted, the real driver for three winners of the TT leg of the Mrs Globe International Pageants 2025 has been the purpose behind the competition.
Franchise holder Yolandra John said Mrs Globe is about empowering women. It is about letting them know that their purpose is more than being a wife and mother, and by walking the talk, by being change agents as examples for other women to envision and achieve whatever they desire for their own lives.
John was the inaugural representative who was declared the first runner up in the 2024 Mrs Globe International Pageant in China.
Eight women competed on February 15, appearing in swimwear and evening gowns. They were also tested on their intelligence and presentation of a glimpse into their personalities.
[caption id="attachment_1141085" align="alignnone" width="684"] Mrs TT Globe 2025 Natalie Francis parades in swimwear during the competition on February 15 at Naparima Bowl, San Fernando.[/caption]
In the end, Natalie Francis was crowned Mrs TT Globe 2025, Shirneil Kimkeran, Mrs TT Curve and Avalon Semper-Felix, Mrs TT Classique.
A former Mrs Central Carnival Queen in 2024 and Mrs Elegant Mom, 2012, Francis also copped several special prizes for Best Swim Suit, Mrs Personality Profile, Mrs Intelligence and Mrs Elegance.
Francis will represent the country at the Mrs Globe International Pageant in Shenzhen, China, from April 4-13. The final is scheduled for April 12.
Kimkeran will compete at the Mrs Globe Curve International Pageant in Palm Springs, California, from June 17-23. During that same period, Semper-Felix will take part in the Mrs Classique Globe International Pageant, which is also being held in Palm Springs.
John is also the franchise-holder for these pageants. As lead manager and producer she has been encouraging and guiding women to represent TT on the international stage.
Alicia Green, Mrs Globe regional director, said of the delegates, "These women embody the qualities of grace, leadership, and empowerment. We are so proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing them shine on the global stage."
As a member of the Single Mothers Association, Kimkeran, the mother of two, who is now married, said her words and actions have inspired other women in the group. She believes she can do much more with a title and crown on her head.
[caption id="attachment_1141086" align="alignnone" width="717"] Natalie Francis parades in casual wear at the staging of Mrs Globe T&T 2025 on February 15, at Naparima Bowl, San Fernando.[/caption]
“I use this opportunity to remind them that while motherhood can take up a lot of time and space in our heads, they can make a difference by empowering themselves.”
Francis expressed similar sentiments, saying she entered not expecting to win, but to inspire other women.
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