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Date Posted: 12:14:24 04/29/12 Sun
Brockville's Danielle Murphy is competing for her second time in the Miss Universe Canada pageant coming up in May. This time around Murphy hopes to meet every contestant and be more confident on the stage.
http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3544749
Second try at crown for local beauty
By MEGAN BURKE The Recorder and Times
She wanted it even more after being sent home.
Brockville's Danielle Murphy, 21, is heading back for a second time to compete for the crown in the 2012 Miss Universe Canada pageant.
“When I was done and came home last year I just wanted to keep striving,” said Murphy, who recently graduated from Algonquin College.
“When I came home, I wanted it even more.”
Murphy took part in the 2011 pageant, ending her run following the preliminary round. Out of all the women who competed last year, only Murphy, and possibly one contestant from the Vancouver area, will return to try again.
Because of her past experience, she did not have to go through the rounds of interviews and was granted a pass to the finals.
“I know what I want to do better this year and improve on so I hope I can get to a better spot, we'll see,” Murphy said. “I want to be more confident on stage. Last year I was very nervous and my nerves were getting to me.”
A regret from competing last year for Murphy was not having the chance to meet everyone in the pageant – something she will make sure of this year.
“I want to embrace everything we're doing. If I come home with that I'll be happy. I'm happy already just to be able to experience it again,” she said, adding that ultimately her goal is to win.
With Murphy all the way is her supportive family who also attended the pageant last year.
“They loved going last year, especially my brother. He liked seeing all the other girls. My boyfriend's family was also very supportive.”
This year they remain in her corner having helped her find her pageant dress. Murphy didn't initially know what she was looking for in a gown but lucked out – her mom and boyfriend's mom picked the winner, even though Murphy said no to it at first glance.
“When I was in the changeroom they brought it to me. When I put it on I fell in love with it and wouldn't try on anything else.”
Her dress will be revealed during the pageant which takes place in the middle of May.
Coming out of the pageant last year, Murphy was contacted by top modelling agency MMG Canada who signed her to a contract. She has since been working on projects with them.
Other than the competition, Murphy returns for the charity aspect of the pageant as well, hoping she can work with the SOS Children's Fund for another year. This past weekend Murphy held a rock concert fundraiser in downtown Ottawa for the charity.
As with last year, Murphy is looking for her city's support to win the People's Choice Award, which would automatically send her to the top 20 finals. A person can vote for Murphy up to four times daily online at www.beautiesofcanada.com.
Murphy leaves for Toronto on May 11 to prepare. Preliminary competition runs May 17 with the finals scheduled for May 19.
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