Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Quotes

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Profession : Model

Birth : June 28, 1995

Taking good care of my hair is just as important to me as taking good care of my body and soul.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

My hair is an important part of who I am and if my hair is healthy and looks great, I feel confident.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Just like our bodies need rest, so does our hair. I put a hair mask on twice a month and walk around with it for a whole day.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I'd love to meet Thuli Madonsela, as she is such a powerful and dynamic woman.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I'm a very hard worker, and if I put my mind to something I see it through, no matter what.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I don't believe in handouts, I believe in working hard for what you want.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I want someone to look at me and find a little of themselves in me.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

As a young girl, I would watch the Miss South Africa competition wishing with all my heart that one day I, too, would be able to walk on that stage, just like those glamorous women I saw on television.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I had to go to the other side of the world to reach my dreams; it is possible.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I realised at Miss S.A. and more so at Miss Universe that it's important to focus on your strengths and work on your weaknesses to know yourself well.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

There are so many girls in school who don't know about the opportunities out there. As a graduate, I only realised things about the business world after I completed my studies.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I was always interested in politics and I had great leadership skills from a young age.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I want to be remembered as a Miss Universe who overcame her fears and helped other women overcome theirs.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Every person has a choice in every situation and I decided not to be a victim of crime and to not allow myself to be crippled with fear. This is why I started Unbreakable. I wanted to teach women the self-defence skills I learnt during a course I participated in.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Crime against the vulnerable individuals of society is a worldwide problem and as women, we need to know how to defend ourselves both physically and emotionally.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I hope I can inspire every little boy and girl to reach their own dreams.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters