WATCH: Venus Raj talks about confidence, silencing critics
MANILA, Philippines — In a world where society dictates what is beautiful and what's not, young women struggle with being confident in their own skin.
In an interview on the sidelines of the Miss Possibilities pageant on Wednesday, Venus Raj admitted that even she herself went through a phase where her confidence was affected by negativities thrown at her.
Nevertheless, Raj managed to deal with it by trusting herself and listening to the only voice that matters. Beauty is only skin-deep and there's more to confidence than the dress that you are wearing.
Here's an inspiring message from the former beauty queen:
Video by Philstar.com / Efigenio Toledo IV
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Raj attended the Miss Possibilities pageant to raise awareness on the important roles of people with special needs and to show her support for young girls who struggle with self confidence. — Alixandra Caole Vila
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