TODAY meets Miss Universe Australia, Laura Dundovic, and discovers that it takes beauty, brains and bravado to cut it on the pageant stage.
On July 14, over three billion people will watch representatives from around the world compete for the Miss Universe Crown in Vietnam.
As always, one of the highlights will be watching what the contestants wear for their national dress.
On July 14, over three billion people will watch representatives from around the world compete for the Miss Universe Crown in Vietnam.
As always, one of the highlights will be watching what the contestants wear for their national dress.
Miss Universe Australia 2008, Laura Dundovic, joined TODAY and gave us a sneak peak at the outfit she’ll wear for her national costume while she’s flying the Aussie flag overseas. 
The gown Miss Dundovic will wear has been designed by top Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon who is renowned for his use of rich fabrics and textures.
Miss Dundovic’s custom made gown is no exception. The floor length structured ball gown features a wooden boomerang neck piece and luxurious fabrics in rich brown, blue and cream tones to represent the Australian landscape.
”I absolutely love the dress and I’m amazed that Jason was able to pull a masterpiece like this together so quickly and calmly,” says Miss Dundovic.
Miss Dundovic won the judges over with her charisma and cheeky sense of humour when she said the solution to the world's environmental problems would be to use less hairspray during the Australia selections.
To help with her preparations for the big event she has been receiving make up and grooming lessons as well as media training.
Whilst in the TODAY Show studio Miss Dundovic received an impromptu interview from TODAY beauty experts Cameron Williams, Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins. She charmed the TODAY lads and proved she’s a down to earth Aussie girl who enjoys a meat pies and prefers tomato sauce over BBQ sauce. No doubt her questions at the Miss Universe pageant will be more difficult.
”You always feel a little bit nervous about the pageant and it’s obviously incredibly competitive but I’m just focusing on enjoying myself and having fun,” she says.
Miss Dundovic believes her university studies in psychology will help her during the competition and says she’ll use the experience as a great opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture and meet new people.
And whilst many of us can imagine back stage cat fights and sabotage efforts Miss Dundovic is quick to dispel rumours of tantrums or diva behaviour.
”All the girls involved in the Miss Australia contest were lovely so I’m sure I’ll find the international pageant just as supportive,” she says.
Miss Dundovic lists fellow Miss Universe Australia contestant Jennifer Hawkins as one of her role models.
”Jennifer Hawkins has really lifted the profile for the Miss Universe Competition here in Australia,” she explains. “She has been amazing at promoting the competition in a positive way and achieved an enormous amount of success since finishing her reign as Miss Universe 2004.”
Long term Miss Dundovic plans to complete her honours degree and work as an organisational psychologist.
If Miss Dundovic wins the tiara in Vietnam she will become the third Miss Australia to win the prestigious competition.
The gown Miss Dundovic will wear has been designed by top Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon who is renowned for his use of rich fabrics and textures.
Miss Dundovic’s custom made gown is no exception. The floor length structured ball gown features a wooden boomerang neck piece and luxurious fabrics in rich brown, blue and cream tones to represent the Australian landscape.
”I absolutely love the dress and I’m amazed that Jason was able to pull a masterpiece like this together so quickly and calmly,” says Miss Dundovic.
Miss Dundovic won the judges over with her charisma and cheeky sense of humour when she said the solution to the world's environmental problems would be to use less hairspray during the Australia selections.
To help with her preparations for the big event she has been receiving make up and grooming lessons as well as media training.
Whilst in the TODAY Show studio Miss Dundovic received an impromptu interview from TODAY beauty experts Cameron Williams, Karl Stefanovic and Richard Wilkins. She charmed the TODAY lads and proved she’s a down to earth Aussie girl who enjoys a meat pies and prefers tomato sauce over BBQ sauce. No doubt her questions at the Miss Universe pageant will be more difficult.
”You always feel a little bit nervous about the pageant and it’s obviously incredibly competitive but I’m just focusing on enjoying myself and having fun,” she says.
Miss Dundovic believes her university studies in psychology will help her during the competition and says she’ll use the experience as a great opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture and meet new people.
And whilst many of us can imagine back stage cat fights and sabotage efforts Miss Dundovic is quick to dispel rumours of tantrums or diva behaviour.
”All the girls involved in the Miss Australia contest were lovely so I’m sure I’ll find the international pageant just as supportive,” she says.
Miss Dundovic lists fellow Miss Universe Australia contestant Jennifer Hawkins as one of her role models.
”Jennifer Hawkins has really lifted the profile for the Miss Universe Competition here in Australia,” she explains. “She has been amazing at promoting the competition in a positive way and achieved an enormous amount of success since finishing her reign as Miss Universe 2004.”
Long term Miss Dundovic plans to complete her honours degree and work as an organisational psychologist.
If Miss Dundovic wins the tiara in Vietnam she will become the third Miss Australia to win the prestigious competition.
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