Miss Panama 2005

Rosa Maria Hernandez

Age: 21
Height: 5'7"
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown

Student: Latina University, Tourism.

Interests: I like to visit of interest, especially in my country, I also like to be in shape I workout a lot and I love walking in the outdoors, in a place we have in panama called "the causeway" I like read self improvement books, listenning to relaxing music and dancing especially merengue, I also like to cook specially seafood.

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
I couldnt mention one person in special. I have several friend who have been like parents to me. they have always been by my side helping me in what I need. They give me the support and engourage me to go after my goals. I am very thankful to all of them.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you (aside from winning your title) and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
The most unique thing that has happen to me ever since I was very young I dream of working on airline so I could have some money and travel to spain to visit my father who I had not seen in over 10 years. When I was 19...... Seeing my father was one of the happiest and most unique mopments in my life, about me people say say I laugh all the time about everything even when a fly passes by.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I would like to operate and manage my own hotel. Every time I travel, I carefully ovserve the operations of the tourism industy in general, so I could learn and provide a highly rate and avality service.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I grew up in Panama City during the Summer. I used to spend time with my cousins in Las Tablas. (Town located 4 hours from the city) I am the oldest of three children and I've had responsibilities since I was very young, what enjoyed the most, was whena lto fo kids got together to play all kinds of games, from baseball, to hide and seek.

List any interesting or unsual jobs you may have had.
I once worked as hostess for the inauguration of a big casino.
I had to dress like a real show girl from Las Vegas! IT was an unsual experience.
I also worked as office clerk in a cargo company located inside a hanger. I was the only female in that office my co-workers always pampered me and always made sure I was comfortable in an all-male environment.

What is your most unusual talent?
I love imitating people since I was a child, people have told me that I am a great imitator impersonator.