Larisa Volitskaya With her exotic-sounding surname it’s no surprise that 18-year-old Larisa speaks Russian like a native. She’s also fluent in French, Spanish and English, handy if she gets to Miss World. This outdoor girl enjoys skiing, country hiking, travel and reading and would look forward to the social work that’s part and parcel of Miss Gibraltar’s role. She’s hoping to take a Masters Degree in Psychology so watch out – she might out-psyche the judges too! She says: “I like how Gibraltarians are provided with free education, healthcare, housing and other basic human needs which you don’t get in most other countries.”
Kristy Torres Will student teacher Kristy become Miss Gibraltar before she qualifies to be called ‘Miss’ in class? It’s anyone’s guess but 22-year-old Kristy has cherished ambitions to wear the crown since she was school age herself. She enjoys reading, dance and keep fit and is hoping to work with young adults and children when she completes her studies. She certainly seems to have most of the qualifications to make the role of Miss Gibraltar a class act! She says: “I love Gibraltar for its weather and safe environment but there’s a lack of job opportunities in certain fields of work.”
How the Girls 38 / MAY/JUNE 2014 ESSENTIALMAGAZINE.COM
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