Venezuelan women are ‘amazons of love’ and
former Miss Universe Gabriela Isler is a living example. Gabriela, now 30, arrived
recently in Manila to start a career in television and film.
At the press conference held for the
returning queen, Gabriela recalled the memories of her visit in Coron province in
March 2014 to contribute to relief efforts after the devastation wrought by
typhoon Yolanda. She was able to raise $250,000 dollars through the Miss
Universe Relief Foundation she established after she was crowned Miss Universe
2013 in December 2013 in her desire to support rehabilitation projects in the
affected communities in partnership with the Miss Universe Foundation and
Cordaid.
“My visit in Coron helped me appreciate,
transform and realize my role in helping others through charity. I was touched
to see the warmth and smiles in the children and people, to offer me food when
they had nothing,” Isler remembered.
“Now, I came back in the island and I’m so happy to see amazing progress
and stronger communities. They have gained improvement in their livelihood and
management of their natural resources. I see that they are now more ready to
confront any disasters that will come. They can be model communities that
hopefully can be replicated in other impoverished communities in the
Philippines,” the statuesque Venezuelan said.
Isler has tremendously improved in her
communication skills which she needed when meeting different people during her
reign living in New York. She has also assumed a new role in April 2018 as one
of the national directors of Venezuela, as director for public relations of the
Miss Venezuela, formerly under Osmel Sousa, a job which she described as a “corporate
work.”
Isler, who also worked as television
commentator with Venevision (owned by Cisneros Media) where she focused on
socially responsible reporting, hoped to begin her career here as a television
show host. “I believe in the power of women, in utilizing their voice to spread
powerful messages. I want a show where I can interview people and show their
visions and goals to make a difference in the society. To tackle stories that
inspire people. I love content and creating impact. If I could combine both,
that would be great,” Isler enthused.
“I have grown to love the Philippines. I knew
that Filipinos are the biggest fans in the world biggest, and pageant-wise, they
love their queens. Filipinos are also very respectful. I received a lot of love
and respect from you during my year, and even now, when I’m back,” Isler
sincerely admitted.
Isler has chosen Miss World Philippines national
director Arnold Vegafria to manage her showbiz aspirations in the country.
“Gabriela, I am proud to say, has the heart of a Filipina. I am just honored
and excited to be chosen to be a part of her entertainment career. I should say
it’s pretty encouraging, as initially I have received 3 or 4 endorsements to
jumpstart her career,” Vegafria said.
Isler has joined the elite list of former
Miss Universe winners and delegates to star in the local television and film
industry, most prominent of them is Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres. (Text and Photos Eton Concepcion)
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