by Robbie Pangilinan
Twenty five year old Croatian Marija Debelic says she is not for the Miss Universe pageant.
“I have a deep respect and I truly admire the women who join the most prestigious beauty pageant in the universe, but I don’t think it’s for me,” says the professional dancer and model who has only joined one contest back in 2014 – the Most Beautiful Women of Croatia – where she got into the top 12.
Marija has been in Manila for the past 4 and a half years. She starred in ABS-CBN’s drama “Be My Lady,” was billed in the movie “Beauty and the Bestie” with Vice Ganda and Coco Martin, and has done over 20 TV commercials in the Philippines. She just filmed a new movie BOY TOKWA which will be in cinema early next year, as a lead with Jose Manalo.
The Hype MC, actress, and host has been traveling the world since 2009 as a professional dancer and model. Marija has also participated in DanceStar World Masters and won as a hip hop chapmpion 2008 and 2012 with her group. She is also DanceStar World Ambassadress.
She has a big passion for music, and just this month she released her fist single SYANEL together with celebrity Daiana Menezes. " Many more to come in the future! I have big passion for music and i'm happy to work with amazing team and one of my best friends! " Marija said.
A typical day for this busy bee starts with coffee while she reads her email. She then listens to her favorite business mentors to start the day with the right mindset.
“Planing and strategizing is the most important part of my day when I visualize and organize all I need to do. And then I just rock on all the errands and tasks for the day the best I can,” shares the Cum Laude Economics and Business Management graduate.
Fitness is part of Marija ‘s lifestyle. She has been a vegetarian for 13 years now. She hydrates as often as she can and gets enough sleep.
“I keep a healthy mind and body always. I have a happy and healthy life everyday up to the smallest details, especially those that I want to change or improve,” she says.
The fashionista likes dressing up all the time.
“Sometimes, I dress up at home even though I’m not going anywhere, just trying different styles and pairing different pieces of clothes,” admits Marija, whose dream designers are Michael Cinco and Berta Balilti. She also dreams of being styled by the stylist of Rihanna or Ariana Grande.
Marija foresees pastels to rule over 2019’s fashion. Baby blue, baby pink, and peach will be in, and styles will go towards natural beauty.
For Marija, a beautiful spirit is what makes someone truly beautiful. And with this, she is a true diamond and a real beauty.
Get in touch with her at Facebook: Marija Debelic and join her over 50,000 followers on Instagram: @marijadebelic. #marijadebelic
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