Hillside’s Nicole Missios is on the verge of achieving the crowning glory of her pageant career.
The 23-year-old has been named a finalist for the Miss Galaxy Australia title, which according to her, places her a step closer to achieving a long-held dream.
This is the fourth time Ms Missios is participating in the pageant.
“I’m feeling very excited to be going back to … compete for the title,” she said.
“I’m super excited to hopefully make some more friends, achieve some new goals, and maybe take home the crown.”
Ms Missios said she keeps returning to the “pageant she loves the most” not only because of the winning title, but also because of what the competition stands for.
“I love the system so much, it’s like a second family,” she said.
“We’re all connected and we’re basically ‘sash sisters’.
“It’s not all just about the crown, it’s about the experiences you gain from the pageant and what you can take and learn from it.”
Reflecting on the stereotypes attached to pageants, Ms Missios said the competition was an empowering exercise.
“Pageants are evolving to be better for everyone involved – it’s not about how you look, it’s about who you are as a person at the Australia Galaxy Pageant,” she said.
“I’ve definitely become more confident and learned how to showcase myself in the best way possible.”
Ms Missios will compete with 25 other women for the title, with results announced in May.
Prealene Khera
