By Zoraida C. Noriega
Carmen Josefina Leon Crespo, his first name, maybe not say much. But if we look at Pilin Leon, Venezuela in 1981 in London won the first Miss World crown for his country, surely many of you know who it is.
Pilin, affectionate nickname his grandmother gave him since childhood, is now a successful entrepreneur for a year living in Barranquilla with her husband, Teodoro Perez, a civil engineer, and his three Andres: Andres Ricardo, 23, who studies the latter half of civil engineering in Caracas, Andrés Ignacio (21), student of international relations and international trade in Bogota Tadeo, and Andres Alfredo (18), Systems Engineering at the University of the North.
The reason for having settled here, after considering possible cities in other countries, is "because it is the ideal place for my husband rode his engineering company."
She, who openly stated opposition of the Venezuelan government, said that "since Hugo Chavez came to power, employers could no longer work alone. It is no secret that Venezuela is going through a difficult time, "he says confidently.
Missologo (Daily Herald) Sun 08/15/10 1:52:05 He said that a consortium that was her husband with other partners in Venezuela, near the Lake of Maracaibo, was the subject of one of these "expropriations finger" Chavez has been doing. "Luckily, they were making contacts with Colombian businessmen for several years. And after making a study of several Colombian cities Barranquilla decided it was a strategic place. Here and set up an office that employs 300 employees, 30 of whom are Venezuelans. "
Another reason why he is happy here because the quality of life is much quieter than that of Caracas, where he lived and where traffic is chaotic. "We in the center of the country, we seem much to the coast in temperament. Also, here you find things in supermarkets and Venezuelans do not get it. And one can afford to buy the meat he wants, which is not happening today in my country. "
"It's that this man (Hugo Chavez) never seemed to me a suitable person to be president of my country. I've always been an activist, and as a good citizen I must defend Venezuela and comment, I have my very specific ideas about what to do, and I like to communicate. "
Although there have been those who have suggested that whether or mayor of Maracay, his hometown, or governor of the state of Aragua, Pilin did not want, but it has been willing to come forward and raise their voice of protest in defense of rights of their countrymen.
In fact it was one that took part in the protests that triggered the oil strike in 2002, and one that led a rally in Miami that had the support of former queens as Maritza Sayalero, Barbara Hall, Irene Saez, Astrid Herrera and Rudy Rodriguez, among others.
What triggered the strike was because, as four of the ships of the Venezuelan tankers had been baptized with the names of four former queens, Hugo Chavez was not pleased and sent away the carrying on of Pilin Leon. "I said I agreed with the strike and that the President should resign. When the boat I was not in Venezuela, but I did protest marches back, "recalls Pilin, who said that those who are part of the opposition do not wear red. "I for one do not wear anything with that color."
On the meeting of Chavez and Juan Manuel Santos believes that positive thought, but it puts into question that the two countries good relations will last because "Chavez is a man of starts."
Its time to reign
At just 16 years and when he was in the senior year (which had the classmate who is now her husband) Sayalero Maritza instructor, who in 1979 was Miss Universe, suggested entering the Contest Miss Venezuela. Once enrolled, after convincing their parents, the blonde of 1.78 m. tall, who liked modeling, won the crown with its natural beauty.
"It was a divine contest. At that time there were no schools of glamor, journalism or blank, as there are now. Each candidate was defended as long as look good. Osmel Sousa, now president of Miss Venezuela, was the one who directed us or suggested to the designers and hairdressers. "
"Although the Miss Venezuela contest is recognized as a manufacturer of Queens, recently and major surgeries are not among the contestants, because fear is giving them.Suddenly there are touches of the nose, increase or reduce the bust, but they are little silicone implants in the buttocks, calves, etc.. "
"What's reign was a nice experience, but at the same time very complicated. For there to have a very special character. I near the end, and being Miss World, I suffered a lot. I wanted to be in my house eating arepas and how much pleasure. Is there comes a point that overwhelms one that commitment. "
The troubles were also by her boyfriend of life that years later would become her husband. "Love has always been alive. During the reign in London called him every day to your home, because at that time there was neither cell nor the Internet. He endured it all. Because I traveled throughout the year. "
"What what helped me to win the title? In Venezuela, for example, any site where one comes to recognize this, remember one. My name, as was rare, open so many doors. For example, I opened a window for two or three people could hear me how I feel about my country. I know that I encouraged my opinion many people, especially those connected with show business, I opened my eyes, that also did hear. "
He says he has not been demarcated the reigns. She has been invited by four times as a judge of the Miss World in London, also in contests like Miss Belleza Latina in Miami, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Bogotá, Colombia Miss World.
As queen of the beauty world, Pilin came several times to Colombia, but never to Barranquilla, a city in which, without ever imagine, end up living. She says that this feels like home because he has found friends, many Venezuelans who also settled in the capital in search of a better life and realize projects.
He has his own company
Pilin Leon AC Productions is the company that founded the former queen in Venezuela 15 years ago. Its main activity is the planning, organization, implementation and conduct of special events and promotions.
Among the specialty events are the congresses, forums and conventions. From Barranquilla still working through the Internet with his team, who is in Caracas.
Before, Pilin had Pinino in family magazines, and made television appearances, but after a while he realized that what he liked most was being in front of the cameras but in the production. He says his company has been successful.
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