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Maribel has ties to serves two countries, Austria and the Philippines. She travels around the world to fulfill her commitment as Mrs. Universe Austria and Mrs Ambassador Universe.

Manila, Philippines

Mrs. Universe is a major event that gathers international beauty queens from around the world who represent their countries and advocate against violence, especially toward women and children.

Some of the participants are also cancer survivors. It was especially heartwarming for Mrs. Austria, who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor and underwent four operations. Her co-candidate, Mrs. Venezuela Europe, is also a cancer survivor and is now cancer-free. 

Mrs. Universe Austria has already traveled to remote mountainous areas in Austria to help underprivileged children who hike for three to five hours just to reach school.

She was one of the selected queens awarded the titles of Mrs. Austria and Mrs. Ambassador Universe, representing Austria on the global stage at the prestigious Mrs. Universe pageant. The event brought together 119 delegates from around the world who met in Manila, Philippines, to promote their advocacy of helping the less fortunate in times of need.                     Queens Delegates around the world Taken @Okada Manila,Philippines   























Bench cosmetics




Visiting Remote mountain

Netherlands

Maribel was one of the few chosen to represent the Filipino community in Austria to compete in the Netherlands. It is a world-class pageant for Filipino communities in Europe, not only empowering the world of pageantry but also women with beauty and purpose. Also, the director based in the Netherlands, Miss Helen L., is a world-class director of Filipino pageants in Europe
 The pageant aims to inspire participants to be good examples to their communities and to address today's global challenges.




                                                                                                                              

Austria

Maribel kept herself busy. During the day, she worked, Because of her hard work and perseverance, her life and career were flourishing, and she was being recognized as a strong leader of her generation. Her pain turn to power."In the test of life and death, every action you take will determine your fate."




 
 

             


            

                                                             

                                          
Germany

Maribel Kasper was one of the luckiest contestants from Graz at the time to win rounds 1 and 2 of the singing audition held by the major television network RTL at the Marriott Hotel. The event was aired in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The judges were impressed by her excellent performance. Out of hundreds of auditions that day, she was one of the fortunate few to advance to round 2. The final round, round 3, was to be held at RTL Germany.

After two weeks, she was invited to compete in the 3rd round, the final battle, held in RTL Germany with free accommodation. Tragically, she fell ill with a high fever, which affected her throat for two weeks. During this time, she also met many contestants from around the world, including Paddy and Nicko, who were invited to perform at the finals. Sarah Jones, also known as Paddy, is already famous worldwide for holding the Guinness World Record as the oldest woman performer.

     
 
  

United Kingdom

Maribel K. is set to be the first candidate to represent Vienna, Austria, in an event to be held at the Lancaster Theater, United Kingdom. The events participated in by Filipino ladies living in European countries also showcase their hometown's national costume. 

Maribel also had the opportunity to meet Chris, a radio DJ based in Vienna, who is collaborating on the same event in the UK. The event was attended by various talented models and fashion designers around the globe. The event was featured in local newspapers and on the radio. It also serves to empower  women in the world of pageantry, particularly women with beauty and purpose.

                      



Philippines 

Maribel K. belongs to an Indigenous tribe. She was once upon a time born and grew up in the isolated mountains of Mindanao.

     



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