Thursday, April 5, 2012

Miss Belgium 2006 - Virginie Claes

 Virginie Claes (born on 17 December 1982 in Herk-de-Stad, Limburg) was Miss Limburg 2006 and later that year she was crowned Miss Belgium.

Virginie was born and grew up in Limburg, Herk-de-Stad which is close to the city of Hasselt. Belgium is a small country split into different regions where; Dutch, Woolon, French, Flemish and German are spoken. It has been the home of NATO since the 60’s and is also famous for it’s; waffles, chocolates, pastries and beer. Virginie graduated as a Commercial Engineer from the University of Hasselt in September 2005 and is currently completing her reign as Miss Belgium. Her future ambition is to have an international career in the media and economics. Her hobbies include: Sudoku for beginners, reading, films, horse riding, indoor cycling, swimming, ice skating, skiing, she enjoys ballet dancing and has a 10 year old Maltese dog named ‘Pluche’. Her favourite motto would be “Never judge a book by its cover”.