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EXCLUSIVE 69-year-old fashion designer joins Miss Universe PH-QC

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Gary Ann Lastrilla

At 69 years old, fashion designer Jocelyn Cubales has joined the Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City pageant, sharing her advocacies on education and empowering elderly people.  In an exclusive interview with PUSH, she shared her reaction to the news of the Miss Universe Organization lifting the age restriction last year. <div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/25/beauty-queens-bella-ysmael-stacey-gabriel-share-thoughts-on-miss-universe-s-removal-of-age-limit-2035" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Beauty queens Bella Ysmael, Stacey Gabriel share thoughts on Miss Universe’s removal of age limit</a></div>Jocelyn said that the announcement gave her a big opportunity as joining the said pageant has always been her dream. “I’ve been dreaming of joining Miss Universe since I was small… I’m very, very honored and happy that they also gave me this chance to be here,” she said, referring to the Quezon City pageant. As she’s busy with her work as a fashion designer, what motivated her to join the beauty contest? “Well, my motivation is that at this age, you know, I never realized that I will be able to do this as well. Because imagine, this year, I will be 70… Joining Miss Universe is a dream, and I can share to the world my stories and my experiences,” she answered. Turning 70, how does Jocelyn manage to stay in tip-top shape? “It’s a combination of three things – the mental, the physical and the spiritual, and I combine them together,” she began. Jocelyn also stressed the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity. “Of course everybody has trials and tribulations and all problems but I don’t focus on the problem, I focus on the solution.” She also brought up self-affirmation, saying, “And I always tell everybody to smile in the morning, and face the mirror and tell yourself, ‘I’m beautiful.’ So always be positive.” Likewise, Jocelyn reiterated the value of dreaming. “I don’t stop dreaming. I dream and dream every day. I don’t stop learning so I want to encourage everybody to never, never give up. And always dream because dreams do come true if they have the passion and the determination and perseverance,” she relayed.  <div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/28/this-is-how-michelle-dee-would-answer-the-top-3-miss-universe-question-837">READ: This is how Michelle Dee would answer the Top 3 Miss Universe question</a></div>As for the advocacy that she will be supporting, Jocelyn said that she will be focusing on education and empowering the elderly. “My advocacy is education because it is very important that we educate the children. And also, there is education for mature people as well… When we are educated, we’re able to do a lot of amazing things. “And now that I’m older… my second advocacy is for the empowerment of the elderly people. Because I want them to move, I want them to live, I want them to enjoy their lives while they are still alive, and that’s the project that I’ll be doing,” she said.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/1/5/catriona-gray-tells-story-behind-her-advocacy-on-hiv-awareness-push-bets-1628">WATCH: Catriona Gray tells story behind her advocacy on HIV awareness | PUSH Bets</a></div>Aside from pageantry, will Jocelyn be open to enter showbiz too? “If I have the chance, why not?” she replied. When asked what kind of project she wants to do, she answered, “Hosting, yeah. If given the chance, I’ll do it, yes, why not?” When it comes to acting, she said she likes romance and comedy. MUPh-QC finals will take place on February 5, 2024, and will be streamed live on their Facebook page.

69-year-old Jocelyn Cubales joins Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City, shares advocacy on education and empowering elders.

69-year-old Jocelyn Cubales joins Miss Universe Philippines-Quezon City, shares advocacy on education and empowering elders.

EXCLUSIVE: 69-year-old fashion designer joins Miss Universe PH-QC, says she’s open to enter showbiz

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EXCLUSIVE: 69-year-old fashion designer joins Miss Universe PH-QC, says she’s open to enter showbiz

Gary Ann Lastrilla

Published Feb 03, 2024 12:52 AM PHT

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