Finally got about to finishing this Formula 1 post. Looking through the photos, it just reminds me of all the good times we had over the weekend. There probably wont be another chance like this ever again where you have the world’s most beautiful women so close to you on our shores!
3 days of the Formula 1 in Singapore meant 3 days of fast and furious-ness. We’re not just talking about the speed of the cars, but the speed at which the Miss Universe girls had to move from place to place. It was amazing this year being part of the entourage of Miss Universe girls for the Singapore Grand Prix because we got superb treatment at the Paddock Club.
Singapore Grand Prix spared no expense and flew in these girls from all over the world and put them up at Marina Bay Sands. How awesome! A gathering of beauties from Ireland, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Japan, Ukraine, and our very own Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes!
We were situated at the Boardwalk majorly close to the exiting cars AND THE SOUND OF THE CARS PASSING BY WERE THIS LOUD. WE HAD TO TALK LIKE THIS AND HONESTLY, YOU COULDNT REALLY HEAR ANYTHING EVEN IF YOU SHOUTED.
We got to experience a whole slew of activities in the Paddock Club itself and out thanks to the great hospitality of the Singapore Grand Prix. Schedules were packed from morning to night. From photoshoots, to attending events, doing a pit walk, making guest appearances at the various suites like Marina Bay Sands and SingTel, you had to look glamourous every single moment and everything was done on 5 inch heels! Can you imagine the number of photos that were taken those 3 days? Haha!
There was partying in spanking new Avalon and Pangea that were both located at Marina Bay Sands, our home for the 3 days. Then attending Rachel K Cosmetics makeup launch at Watsons. Watch the races. Go to Amber Lounge and meet some celebrities. Met Alonso but he refused photos. Saw Richard Branson. KuDeTa was also our second home. The view up there is amazing. There is nothing like it and I think the girls were all wow-ed by it. Really, there was no better welcome to show the girls from overseas what our little island had to offer.
And here are some of the cool cats that made appearances at the Formula 1! Not that we werent cool ourselves. Lol.
We did a charity event with Minister Iswaran and some underprivileged children. They brought the children to Marina Bay Sands and treated them to a magic show and yummy goodies. Of course, the kids got to meet the various Miss Universes and one outspoken boy said, “I SAW YOU ON TV!” to Leila herself. Haha. How cute.
Eduardo Saverin, Facebook co-founder. Hey dude, do you “Like” me? LOL!
Our very own PM Lee Hsien Loong also graced the Boardwalk suite!
And the day before PM Lee arrived, his father, MM Lee, made a surprise appearance at the Paddock. There was a huge flurry when we realised who was in the house. It was totally unexpected and when I was introduced to MM Lee (he needs no introduction though) it almost felt as though I should have fallen to my feet to say “Hello”.
Chef Jean Georges who was specially flown in with his team to create the most delicious food for everyone at the Paddock. We were so well fed the whole time and they had RED VELVET CAKE! Miss Ireland Rozanna Purcell and I went nuts stuffing ourselves silly with it.
Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 Deborah Henry made a special trip down to Singapore just to party at Amber Lounge! We managed to catch her outside at the taxi stand. Haha.
Of course what is Forumla 1 without the cars.
And the fast car and hot babe. Zoom zoom, he tells her. Lol. Lucky Leila got to go to the Ferrari garage for a personal tour! How’s that for getting up close and personal?
But the most epic of the weekend was when Miss Universe New Zealand 2011 Priyani and Miss Universe Singapore 2002 Nuraliza turned up one fine day in the same outfit! Across oceans, transcending years, queens of the same crown, uhhh… Dress up the same. Lol.
