Meet The 2011-2012 National American Miss Princess Bernice Chau

Tiffany: How did you get involved in National American Miss?

Bernice: I was introduced and encouraged by former Florida state titleholder's Elizabeth Tran and Kirsten Perry. 

Tiffany: How did you prepare for the National Pageant?

Bernice: I practiced my introduction in the car and my mom asked me some questions for interview.

Tiffany: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Bernice: Be yourself, stay positive and smile with your heart are the best advices I ever had.

Tiffany: What quote, motto or scripture best descries you? 

Bernice: Her smiles is contagious!

Tiffany:  What are your plans for the future?

Bernice: I want to be a good student and good dancer.  I will be in my first dance competition in March and I hope I will do well.

Tiffany: What activities are you involved in?

Bernice:I am a competitive dancer and member of Teen of Green.

Tiffany: What do you like to do for fun?

Bernice:I like to play with my friends, play video games with Dad, and making accessories (friendship bracelet, hair bows…) with Mom.

Tiffany: What is one item you can’t live without? 

Bernice: I can’t live without my sleeping bear.  I need her when I go to bed.

Tiffany:  Who is your role model?

Bernice: Elizabeth Tran, The 2010 National American Miss Florida Jr.Teen, is my role model because she is smart, kind and beautiful.  Also she is the former of Teen go Green.

Tiffany: What is your favorite TV show? 

Bernice:My favorite TV Show is Good Luck Charlie because it is so funny. I always watch this show with my Mom and we can’t stop laughing once the show starts.

Tiffany: If you had three wishes what would you wish for?

Bernice: I would wish for no gravity, to travel all over the world and to be straight A student.

Tiffany:If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?

Bernice: I would want  want to visit safari in South Africa and watch all the wild animals and take a lots of pictures.

Tiffany:What is your definition of a NAM girl?

Bernice:NAM girl is kind, smart, true, modern, positive and beautiful…..

Tiffany:If you were stranded on a deserted island what three things could you not live with out?

Bernice:The three things that I must have are water, my DS and my sleeping buddy.

Tiffany:What is your most prized possession?

Bernice: The most prized possession for now is my tablet.  I play games and do my on line homework every day. 

Tiffany:How would your friends describe you? 

Bernice: They would say she is cheerful, charismatic and creative.

Tiffany:How are you making a difference in your community?

Bernice: I work with Teen go Green, and I tell everyone how important we need to learn recycling.

Tiffany: If you could go back in time and be at any historical event what would it be? 

Bernice:I would like to attend the grand opening for Disney World.

     Tiffany:If you could go back in time and meet one person, who would it be and why?

Bernice: I would like to meet Martin Luther King because I did a report about him at school and I got A+.  I really proud of myself and would like to tell him about this.

    

  Tiffany:If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?

Bernice:I would to be a famous dancer.

    

 Tiffany:What is your favorite book? And why?

Bernice:It was the Foot Book by Dr. Suess.  It was my first book that I could read out loud by myself when I was five.

     

Tiffany:Where is your favorite place to shop?

Bernice:My favorite shops are The Children Place, Justice and H & M.

            

Tiffany:Who or what inspires you most?

Bernice: My Mom and Dad

Tiffany:What have you learned about yourself since competing in pageants?

Bernice: I have learned to work hard to pursue my dream.  Also I need to stay focus and concentrate to accomplish my goal.

     

Tiffany:What advice do you have for future NAM girls?

Bernice:Be yourself and keep smiling!!

     Tiffany:What do you plan to do with your title this year?

Bernice:I will try to involve as much community service as I can and tell everyone about National American Miss.  Also, I will cherish the time with my all sister queens.  I already miss them so much.

   

 Tiffany:Tell me about yourself.

Bernice: I am the only child in my family, and I am a 2^nd grader.  I love to laugh and dance.  My dream is to perform on Broadway.