Umbilo beauty named semi-finalist for Mrs South Africa
Mrs South Africa is a pageant and female empowerment programme for married women in South Africa – delegates are between the ages of 25-55.
MRS South Africa semi-finalist Bianca Candido, who hails from Umbilo, says the milestone achievement is a dream come true.
“Hearing the announcement made the dream a little more of a reality, realising I am one step closer to achieving what I have set out to do for this year, 2023 – which is not only being given the opportunity to give back to my community but also to give back to myself,” said Candido.
She received the news after a National Casting event at Emperors Palace, in Johannesburg. Following the announcement on February 3, the semi-finalists took part in a jam-packed two-day conference filled with motivational talks, workshops, upskilling sessions, socialising and networking opportunities, and an introduction to the famous Mrs SA sisterhood.
For Candido, Mrs South Africa represents a journey of self-discovery and empowerment that celebrates diversity while showcasing some of the country’s most talented women.
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Sharing more about her decision to enter, Candido said, “As women, we so often get lost in being wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and employees that we forget – we are also Women. What better way to empower yourself than to join a sisterhood that uplifts, motivates, and encourages you to be the best version of yourself, where self-care is not deemed selfish and being beautiful does not take anything away from your intellectual capabilities?”
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As part of her journey, Candido hopes to inspire others.
“I hope to enlighten, encourage and inspire other women and girls to take a chance on themselves. To embrace all that embodies a strong, capable, intelligent, beautiful woman – without apologising for having it all or wanting it all. We are here for a purpose, and we need to make a conscious decision to seek out and live that purpose to its fullest,” she said.
Joani Johnson, CEO of Mrs SA, said she was blown away by the number of high-quality entries received this year.
“The National Casting Day was exceptionally difficult, as a substantial number of entrants have what it takes to make a success of this programme,” notes Johnson.
“Our experienced mentors teach leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, self-promotion, and self-discovery throughout the year to ensure that all participants have a truly life-changing experience,” added Johnson.
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