Sandra Inez Seifert (born 1 February 1984) is a Filipino-German beauty queen and an international fashion model. She is a

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-educated

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from

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and was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009 in San Juan City,

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. She represented her country in the

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, the 9th edition of

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international pageant, where she was crowned Miss Earth Air (1st Runner-up) on 22 November 2009.

Biography

Seifert (also known by the

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"Schazee") was born on 1 February 1984 in

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. Her parents are Zenaida Suravilla and Harald Seifert. Seifert attended

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and St. Scholastica’s Academy in Bacolod City, and returned to Manila to complete

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at the German Branch of the European International School, Manila (on the Eurocampus Manila), where she graduated

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, the highest rank among the graduating class. After attending Eurocampus, she continued her high school education at

Brent International School Brent International School is an international co-educational day and boarding school associated with the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. It has campuses in different locations throughout the Philippines: Brent School Manila in Brgy. Mampl ...

in Biñan, Laguna. Seifert moved to New York where she excelled as a "straight A" student at the

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and obtained her

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. She participated in several extra-curricular activities; Seifert was elected President of the International Honor Society

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for the New York Chapter. She also extended her assistance as a tutor for other Nursing students, and as a Note-Taker for Students with Disabilities. She represented her college during the Salzburg Seminar in Austria, and was nominated as an exemplary student by the President of her college, which eventually led to her appearance on the

print ad in 2008. That same year, Seifert passed the New York Nursing Board Examination (NCLEX). Seifert plays

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and

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. She is also into competitive

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; she won the silver medal during the swimming competition of the South-East Asian Games held in

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, representing her school. Seifert speaks four languages fluently:

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, and

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. She also speaks a Filipino native language Hiligaynon (informally known as Ilonggo), an Austronesian language spoken in

Western Visayas Western Visayas ( hil, Kabisay-an Nakatundan; tl, Kanlurang Kabisayaan or ''Kanlurang Visayas'') is an administrative region in the Philippines, numerically designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces (Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimara ...

in the Philippines. In addition, she has basic knowledge of

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and

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languages.

Early career

Seifert was first discovered by a

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at the age of 14. After only a few castings, Seifert received a call to join her first

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for a French

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company. In 1998 she joined the Philippines' Elite Model Search where she won the Viva Look of the Year title and represented the Philippines in the international Elite Model Look Search, which was held in

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. Seifert was part of the Colgate Mintirinse

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"Minti Cool" along with

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and Aubrey Vizcarra. When Colgate decided to have a remake of that ad campaign a few years later, Michael Seifert (Sandra Seifert's brother) appeared as the male lead role alongside the new cast. She was a

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for two

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teams, a

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basketball league in the Philippines:

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in 2002 and

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in 2003. An avid

player herself, she also played for her school's women's team. Seifert has done several national and international advertising commercials and graced many of

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's hottest

s including Philippine Fashion Week, Speedo, Benetton, Lancôme, and Bulgari Jewelry. While seen in ample fashion shoots, Seifert has written articles for

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s, well- tackling social awareness issues. In addition, she has been visible in numerous

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s and appeared on magazine covers including MEGA, Speed, and A&F. However, it was through her hosting job in the late night show "Master Showman," that she gained much recognition and popularity all over the Philippines. Aside from Master Showman, she also hosted the now defunct

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Campus Video with co-host Derek Ramsey. Her hosting opportunities were soon followed by traveling in and out of the Philippines as she signed up with a

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-based modeling agency.

Miss Philippines Earth 2009

Seifert, a

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, crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009, the 9th edition of the "

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" pageant. She bested 49 other contestants representing various Filipino communities in the

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that promotes

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. The event was broadcast by

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in the Philippines and by

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internationally. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder,

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, on 10 May 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People, San Juan City. Seifert was also an early favorite in the Miss Philippines Earth 2009 pageant, collecting four special citations: Best in Cultural Costume, Miss RCBC E-Woman, Gandang Ricky Reyes and Best in Swimsuit. Seifert’s white "Pearl of the Orient" gown, a modern interpretation of the ''terno'' (a long dress in the Philippines characterized by broad “butterfly” sleeves that rise slightly at the shoulders and extend about to the elbow) featuring a feathered mask and layered Spanish lace embellished in crystals, beads, and pearls was designed by Frederick Peralta. She won P250,000, plus other prizes, and represented the Philippines in the Miss Earth pageant later that year. She also impressed the judges during the final question and answer portion of the pageant with her answer to the final question “With global environment changing, what would you like to change in yourself that will make you a better pro-environment person?" Seifert said: “When I joined Miss Earth I became aware of the things I can do as a

and as a

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of the world. I would like to share this awareness with more people, whether on a personal level or through the

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. I want to make a difference in every little way I can.” Negros Occidental Governor Isidro Zayco said Negrenses welcomed her success in the pageant. On 25 May 2006, she paid a courtesy call on Governor Zayco at the Provincial Capitol and met with mayors and board members of Negros Occidental province.

Religion

Sandra Seifert has joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church by being baptized.

Notes

References

External links

Official Website
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