Unexpected things that happened to me as Miss World | Rolene Strauss

While preparing for the Miss World competition, I went through extensive training and thought that I was well prepared for the possible life as Miss World. Little did I know what I didn't know... Here are some unexpected things that happened to me as Miss World.

[@rbak2679]

Megan crowning you was perfection. It’s like a perfect Miss world crowned another perfect Miss World.

[@surinmansukh3603]

I closed my eyes. And prayed for *_Demi_* and ofcourse you *_Rolene_* . Thanks to *_Miss South Africa_* for sharing these wise ladies to Universe and World.

[@peach4973]

you were the reason I started watching pageants at ALL. I followed your entire reign, and I am now so into following them! Thanks for being an absolute joy during and beyond your reign!

[@kjon2503]

Her name Rolene Strauss can be a brand name for expensive watch 😁

[@nthatiagnesnkoebele6265]

Yeah hey! That's what I am thinking

[@eduardochavacano]

for social climbers in the third world.

[@dikshashetty8829]

I so admire you.Love from India🇮🇳❤❤❤

[@cleo421]

The moment when you talked about "what now" after getting crowned really resonated with me. I have worked my whole life to reach a particular goal (I work in wildlife conservation) and I reached it at the age of 27. I am currently having the "what now" moment, but as you rightly said there are so many things that you expected and then the unexpected happens and it's a new challenge. I had a social media scare as well where I was excited and happy to talk about my achievements in helping to bring back the critically endangered species I work with and what I shared was in newspapers in an hour and all over Twitter. It was so scary. It's funny how it can be two very different experiences yet what one goes through can be parallel. I guess the best thing to do is to keep a positive attitude, stay strong and find strength in family and the one's you love. I really like following you and your journey because you have been so goal driven but also true to yourself. Something I have also aspired to in my life and career. All my best wishes! Can't wait to see what you continue doing.

[@triptighosh1233]

U r my favourite miss world😊😊👑👑.... Lots of love from India😇😇

[@nangamso.n]

I love you and your originality♥️🙌... please insert subtitles every time you speak Afrikaans🙏🏾... I’m one of those who have done Afrikaans First Additional Language but can’t understand anything 😂😂

[@clarencedeklerk7869]

Can't wait anymore. The Queen 👑🇿🇦

[@ingridvig]

I appreciate you not just as Miss World, but I really like your personality, the way that you talk to us! Kisses from Romania!

[@PractitionerIk]

You deserve to be Re-crowned Miss World again

[@tumeloanderson9345]

ishmael khashane In Miss World all stars

[@lukholulu]

I literally got goosebumps from the announcement of your victory.

[@tumeloanderson9345]

Lukho Methusi I was watching it live , the entire time I was expecting it and when she was crowded I lost my mind

[@amitvarun]

I'm happy that you returned to your medical studies after completing your reign. Congrats on graduating as a doctor!

[@abhinashtamang500]

U are the best miss world ever....I still have your video of your final answer and that answer totally was wow!! U are an example to the rest of miss worlds....love from India❤❤

[@PrashantanGovender]

Happy belated Mother’s Day Rolene ♥️🇿🇦

[@mimikidman]

When I first saw you on TV during the final of Miss World 2014, I was totally amazed at seeing such a gorgeous lady like you. You're so stunning, a ravishing beauty. You were exquisite and you still are ! You had a radiant face and your smile was very glittering. You were the sole lady who kept a sparkling smile on her face during the finals, even when Julia was announcing the winners. You were genuinely happy for everyone. Words are short to describe you. But One thing I'll always say after watching your videos is that you're so humble. A gorgeous, kind lady. If there was a competition about Miss Heart-Captivator, you would definitely won that title as well! ^_^

[@bhaskarjyotidas7594]

All time fav miss world.. Love from india

[@MissTrinidadandTobago]

We love you Rolene although still haven't come to our Country 🤗

[@kristinecambay]

This is very refreshing and insightful as we usually have no idea what happens behind the scenes of people with amazing titles. Thank you for sharing, Rolene :) I also watched your Miss SA video. It led me here as well. ❤

[@adrianmartin9066]

Can we have a minute to appreciate Megan Young? She's the only former miss world who did host the pageant every year

[@abhishektanwar8576]

I mean what to appreciate in this ?. It would be better if she gets a good career and make use of her title to help the cause she advocated instead of desperately hosting MW to be in limelight.

[@edmondgoklas7514]

I'm so exicted!! Love from Indonesia!

[@reabetsweashley6244]

I cried after they called South Africa.. I remember this day like it happened yesterday. We were very proud of you😍😍

[@homie4357]

I love how you always communicate with us 😍❤️

[@nongeekandjii3701]

Really enjoyed this video. It’s always refreshing and mind-opening to see moments from your reign, through your perspective. This could truly help future titleholders prepare for those unexpected experiences as Miss World. Thanks for sharing 😊🇿🇦💗

[@yanpotsopoe9214]

Nongee Kandjii a

[@eugenescheepers2728]

Awesome video Rolene!! Nice om n persoonlike perspektief te kry. Eks n vriend van jou skoonfamilie (ek is n Kakamas boytjie) en gevolglik is ek al vir jare n groot fan van jou. Mag jy/julle net sukses, liefde, gesondheid ervaar. Trots op jou. Groete vanuit Thailand.

[@nicolahamman9784]

Ek het jou video baie geniet dankie Rolene! Ek dink jy was een van die beste mej. Wêreld verteenwoordigers nog ooit!

[@moonspring193]

I can tell you’re a genuine and kind person Miss Rolene. 😇 I’m so happy for your victory. I’m seeing another blue crown for SA with Miss Shudu. I so love, have huge respect and adoration for South African Queens. Keep safe always Miss Rolene! 😘 ❤️🇵🇭

[@MichaelPhilipMaunes]

Good job being a good Miss World beauty queen. Keep up the good work and may God bless you always.

[@jecsvlog129]

It's so nice to know these things about your experiences before as Miss World. 👑💓 Love from the Philippines.💓

[@shakur07]

One of the best Miss World ever, hugs from Dominican Republic!!!

[@mellageranjith3953]

Being miss world, that's a great honer, you're so real and I love your speech, very touching, and being honest, God bless you ☺☺☺☺

[@tumeloanderson9345]

The most perfect moment, The dress, the hair, The beauty ,everything. Just what I wanted to know from you (when I posted you a question on Expresso) thank you for answering that and getting to know you better

[@nicolettevaljeaux1057]

We were so happy when you won Miss South Africa and Miss World. You truly are are stunning inside and out 🤗

[@SimeonSingsit]

It was an absolute pleasure watching you as Miss World and am so excited to see your journey now as former Miss World. A Queen will always be a Queen. Thank you so much for this video. Love from India and a Miss World fan.

[@AL-xj8bu]

She was clearly a winner from the get-go. I dare say the best in 2014 across all pageants. I admire this stunning woman.

[@Bonbon-C]

So unpretentious so lovingly real. That is why you and Megan are my fave Miss World winners. I just love girls who are real, and not afraid to tell things the way it really happened. You are immaculately beautiful. =)

[@karendupreez2434]

very excited from Pretoria

[@tapiwamtsimba5990]

Hie Rolene, please make a video on how you trained for MW especially the Interview part, BWAP, hair/makeup and choosing your final gown.

[@robenzotizado]

Rolene is amazing. She’s the perfect woman. I love her ♥️🤩

[@ZimmieKG]

Rolene you are such a beauty queen. You are so well spoke too. Much love 🇿🇦🌸

[@asandiswaaugust9523]

I love you Rolene. You are such a good role model, watching this clip of you being crowned made me a bit emotional. When you said you wanted people to look up to you, you accomplished that.

[@biancaeliakayla6915]

Thank you for this video

[@ALLIN-nt6mn]

*U silently inspire the hearts of all young boys and girls not just only in SA but all over the world...love from NEPAL*

[@dubbingduniya442]

I can't believe this women ,known as one of the best miss world and the only b2b very deserving crown (Megan to rolene)owns this amazing channel ! ,You talk like demi I just noticed 😍 Love u from India

[@tecsonph]

Love the stories.

[@menzijele9763]

I love you Rolene!!!!!! you are so sweet!!!!!!

[@homie4357]

I'm soo excited

[@bholadhakal5627]

Best Miss World👑 Love from NEPAL💖

[@mu1977000]

her year was hard to get the winner because the top 5 was the must beautifull top 5 ever in the history in miss world

[@nwabisamatiyela3442]

I met you before you were crowned Miss World.I can’t explain how friendly and attentive you are.

[@MonicaBU]

Where is your top from? So pretty! Love your channel ❤️

[@jumnyatao5326]

Finest Miss world❤

[@DenelleBridgelal]

Love you!!! Do you have any advice for anyone entering Miss SA?

[@KritiVlogs369]

Hello...Mrs Strauss...I seriously love u Soo much I will also be miss world one day...love from nepal

[@rbak2679]

Megan & Rolene are my favorite MW queens.

[@juleneswart2224]

Can't believe it's been 5 years already. Jy is ongelooflik!

[@motivationlife8972]

She deserve this , she look so down to earth ad I’m happy for her she is best ad she will make a change in world ❤️ I want to ask her something if she replies😣

[@kurniawandjinu6935]

Love u rolene,,from indonesia..❤

[@indiapaul1533]

Love from INDIA.

[@cputhforlife]

I love you miss south Africa beautiful 💕 Queen All the best beautiful 💕 south Africa

[@iocea7863]

Oh God! You are simply gorgeous😍

[@briandaezrre]

My favorite Miss World ever! Love from Mexico 😄♥️

[@Scorpio70ish]

You are so beautiful and humble...:)

[@rudihardiansyah1108]

Rolene, kamu cantik sekali...🇮🇩 You're beautiful 😀

[@mangpihaokipofficial5410]

Nice video...

[@ezekieldarwinzervoulakos672]

Im so confused? I saw one of your video winning miss south africa 2019 will you also be competing for Miss Universe 2019

[@rinishaasuresh2575]

Keep doing more videos about Miss World . Love you 💕

[@collegecollege1401]

Congratulations 🎉❣️💞 💋

[@snezanamil8462]

Definitely my favorite Miss World so far not only because of your beauty but brains too.Greetings from Serbia.

[@nicolahamman9784]

Kyk gou die laaste deel van die video waar jy Afrikaans praat met die Engelse "captions" aan.. Ek het nou lekker gelag daarvoor, maak soos gladnie sin nie! 😂😂😂😂

[@lynm474]

Hi Rolene😀 I just wanna ask what made you want to enter Miss SA initially? What was your motivation or inspiration? Did you always like pageant?

[@its...8840]

You are looking very beautiful from India 😊

[@jennylora4219]

Love miss world from Nepal

[@tanyasingh8935]

Miss Africa congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You amazing the crown First in you mind Great Always be there for us Talking to you is a very great thing for me I want to know more in detail what you had amazing Will you ?

[@shaniziadacunhaofficial]

Your dress was so beautiful

[@sadmanhafizsiam9604]

Love from Bangladesh 😍😍

[@johnbrown-um3lf]

DID YOU EXPECT TO WIN AT THE CROWNING MOMENT?????? I WAS THERE IN THE AUDIENCE AND I REMEMBERED AT THE CROWNING MOMENT, I WAS SAYING, "MISS SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE CROWN!"................YOU WERE THE CLEAR FAVOURITE WITH THE JUDGES AND THE AUDIENCE!

[@rolenestrauss2506]

john brown I don’t think you ever expect to win, but I tried my best to be ready for it ☺️ Thank you for your support! X

[@wendyhera4230]

2019 hope you will joy in Thailand.

[@fabianvillamar2357]

I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU WANTED TO COMPETE AT MISS UNIVERSE OR YOUR GOAL WAS ALL THE TIME THE BLUE CROWN ?

[@rolenestrauss2506]

Fabian Villamar I really wanted to win Miss World ☺️ 🌍

[@dubbingduniya442]

@@rolenestrauss2506 You can win any pageant ,the best miss world 😘

[@fabianvillamar2357]

Well I would have loved a more sincere answer. But it was obvious, political correctness. I remember follow you since before you were crowned Miss SA and remember how you were bias towards MU. Even after your crowning as MSA your twitter account was all the time full of MU things, hotpicks, tweets, retweets and nothing about MW. Anyway, thanks for the answer.

[@LoveLaw]

@@fabianvillamar2357 they are given the choice so she could have done MU if she wanted to xx

[@othusitselokailwe2857]

Fabian, what is the difference between the TWO pageants?

[@lebogangmosupi3297]

I love you ♥️

[@elizaahzera1928]

Beautiful eyes

[@Zues146]

love from india

[@ctfyoutube6173]

Kaylan kaya ulit makukuha ng Philippines 🇵🇭 ang miss world crown 👑 sana this na..

[@lenequeen483]

I think her dress is a pull and bear dress.it has the same color and print as mine,but the style no

[@Nurserennel]

Helo rolene.. im curious how heavy is the miss world crown?

[@rolenestrauss2506]

Ren Nel It is actually very comfortable and not too heavy, it even has a velvety pillow around the edges and fits each Miss World perfectly ☺️ 👑

[@tatendatrish9139]

Awwwww

[@otabekxolmatov6141]

Rolene. Rosen. your beauty belongs only to your husband !!!

[@otabekxolmatov6141]

slightly liked. but why do we witness your body discoveries ????

[@otabekxolmatov6141]

slightly liked. but why do we witness your body discoveries??

[@eduardochavacano]

australia looks like some girl going to her Prom in some provincial town in North America.

[@manuelcalvan8773]

Sayang siya sana ang Miss Universe noon kung wala yun kaguluhan ni Trump.

[@rbak2679]

Megan & Rolene are my favorite MW queens.