Miss Philippines 2010 Answer: Did Venus Raj Answer Wrong? Video

Absolutely this cost her the crown.  No one escapes life without problems; it is how we deal with problems that helps define who we are.  You can draw on problems but in a positive setting. For example, she could have said something like: "One of the biggest mistakes I have made in my life is that I could make all the positive changes in the world by myself.  I have learned that I need the help and support of not only my family and friends, but other inspired people in the world, ready to help, to make this world a better place to live". That would have given her a high score and she could have won it all. Only a "Mayabang" responds the way she did.    

It is impossible that in 22 years of her life existence....it is unrealistic to say that she did not commit any single mistake in her life, right? I might as well answer...In my 22 years of existence. I have done some mistakes in my life...some of them are  light..and some of them are serious. How do I manage to make them right? simply by not running away but by dealing with them no matter how hard they are...because at the end of the day you will soon realize that making a mistake is a blessing..it is not only making you wiser person but tougher in dealing with most life difficulties.

First of all my Congratulations to Miss Universe 2010, and most specially to my fellow bicolana, Ms. Venus Raj for trying her very best though landing only 5th in the pageant. I am proud of you Venus for showing what it takes to compete among the best beauties in the universe.The comment  from denver was quite right and Venus wanted to really express her answer coming from her heart with all honesty and humility but it didnt impresses the judges.Watching the photos where in they were wearing their evening gown Venus was so "regal" in fact she really gave the gown its life...if the crown was not for her then it has its reasons...who knows she might  surprise us all that one day this marvelous lady will also conquer that prestigious title just continue pursuing your dreams Venus, we might not get what's expected of us but we can always hope and prove to the world to our country in particular that you can still make a difference, its never too late...Again Congratulations Ms Philippines.Ice of Legazpi City

It is unrealistic to say no major, major mistake.  Because everybody makes mistakes....life is not Perfect! Or she can answer honestly committed some mistakes along the way and had make it right not by running from them but by dealing with them no matter how hard it is.  That at the end of the day that she soon realized that mistakes are a blessings, because it is not only making you wiser but it makes you tougher person in dealing with life most difficulties. Hay! super sayang ang Crown! Pero Congrats na din in making it to the top 5. Mabuhay ka...Ms Venus!

I AM SO MAJOR MAJOR PROUD OF YOU VENUS RAJ. Finishing at the 5th spot is major major acomplishment so hold your head up high, you won our hearts miss cinderella.

Two thoughts:  My first impression was that her response indicated an arrogance that was inappropriate for the title.  My second thought; this was a question that is from an American cultural perspective where we share and bare our flaws with anyone and everyone.  I think in Venus's culture this would not be an appropriate question since it would not be considered appropriate to expose one's flaws to the world.  At any rate, I am happy Miss Mexico won.  Despite the amazing beauty of Miss Phillipines; I thought Miss Mexico would be the winner as she seemed not only beautiful but less plastic than the other contestants.

I'm still proud of you Ms. Venus, it's really hard to be a contestant facing the judges and the crowds.  I know you did your major major best. 

This without question cost her the crown. I don`t think she should have made it that far to begin with. The fact that she had made it that far, and winning may have hinged on her answer this was clearly was ridiculous. The funny thing about this is Fillipina women are notorious for not accepting ever being wrong. My girlfrienf of seven years is Fillipino, and I have had other American friends with similiar experiences. When she gave her answer I busted out with laughter knowing that she had just cost herself the crown. I guess we all know what her biggest mistake in her life is now. The fact is nobody is perfect and because she couldn`t acknowledge that she was imperfect or had ever made a mistake is sad. People shouldn`t feel bad for her because they practice answering these tough questions on the fly. A more appropriate answer along the lines of wanting to display her affection for her family would have been the answer by Denver at the top of the page. Bottom line is the question wasn`t answered correctly, Miss Mexico was Beautiful, I thought Miss Ukraine could have won as well. In spite of the lousy answer she also was too thin in comparison to the other contestants.

Denver and Glad2bpinay are both on the dot. Her answer was safe and unrealistic. Nobody is perfect so no judge nor anyone watching would buy her line of being mistake-proof.But there's one more angle here.. looking at the video again and again, all four contestants ahead of her answered in a poised & comfortable way. They paused for few seconds and answered. After all, they did have 30secs to deliver their messages. On the other hand, our Miss Philippines seemed to rushed on grabbing the mic and let her nerves get the better of her.As if her goal was to get into the top 5 and that's it and "I am famous in my home country now." The competition is bout getting 1st place.. 2nd and 3rd are like consolation prizes. WITH HER ANSWER, SHE STAYS IN 5TH PLACE. SO CONGRATS TO HER! SHE WON WHAT SHE DESERVED >> 5TH!! 

she could have answered it  in tagalog- the problem was she had a major major hard time expressing her thoughts in english..

Of course it cost her the crown, but what confuses me more is the negative comments that people here post just because she didn't win the crown - or answered better. Its a classic example of people looking at the glass as half-empty, instead of half full. I am glad she got to the top 5 spot. It's a shame she could not have answered better, but it's still an accomplishment to have reached that far. Weve never had one contestant get into the top 15 spot since 1999 and suddenly being top 5 is not good enough? So much crab mentality!

Great story Amy!

I have been thinking about it last night and it was a big mistake for answering a question that she don't understand. My expectations were high knowing that she is a college graduate. she should have hired an interpreter so she can express herself well. She blew it up and it was a major, major problem, I mean...