“Especially as a title-holder, you can do great things with charities, because people suddenly care about what you have to say. I wanted to make a difference, which is why I created the Queen of the Universe pageant. I want to change all of those stigmas in the beauty pageant world.” PeopleWorldWantCareWantedUniverseCan DoDifferencesCharityGreat ThingsTitlesQueensMaking A DifferenceStigmaPageantBeauty Pageant Author:Joyce Giraud
“I'm working with UNESCO on a project called 'Thirst,' which educates children all over China and promotes awareness to the fact that 300 million people in China do not have access to water.” PeopleChildrenFactsWaterMillionsAwarenessProjectsChinaAccessEducateThirstUnescoAccess To Water Author:Joyce Giraud
“My husband and I always have fun together in everything we do. Some people call me crazy, but the reality is that I enjoy spending each second with him. He is not just my husband - he is my rock and my very best friend!” PeopleRealityTogetherFunEnjoyCrazyRocksHusbandSpendingHaving FunCall MeMy HusbandCall Me Crazy Author:Joyce Giraud
“I never thought anything was strange in Puerto Rico other than the big mosquitos; because I was born there, nothing was really foreign to me. I think what I saw strange coming to L.A. was that a lot of people are a little bit two-faced. In Puerto Rico, you don't get that.” PeopleThinkingLittlesTwoBigsBitsBornSawsStrangeLittle BitPuerto RicoRico Author:Joyce Giraud
“My husband and I are in preproduction of three movies, a Latin show, and a children's animation. I'm doing a very unique nail polish line, and finally, I'm developing a hair care line because people always ask me about my hair care system. I do a mask once a week that my grandma taught me how to make, so I want to share it with everyone.” PeopleWantChildrenShowsCareThreeAsksLinesWeekShareTaughtHairHusbandUniqueDevelopingAsk MeMaskMy HusbandLatinNailsAnimationPolishGrandmaMy GrandmaNail Polish Author:Joyce Giraud
“Some people would rather have a lie that makes them smile than a truth that makes them cry. I'm the opposite; I'd rather have people make me cry with the truth than try to make me smile.” PeopleTryingLyingCryOppositesMake Me Smile Author:Joyce Giraud
“Pageants were a platform for me, and they helped me get to where I am today. You suddenly stop being just another girl, and people want to listen to what you have to say.” PeopleWantTodayGirlPlatformsOther GirlPageantAnother Girl Author:Joyce Giraud
