Interview on Miss Carla Gay Balingit - MISS PHILIPPINES 2003
Courtesy of Miss Universe(www.missuniverse.com)

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

Answer: My friend Kim Isip because even before I joined the Binibining Pilipinas Pageant she was the one who handled me and taught me things that I should know with regards to pageants. She is also a good friend at the same time.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than representing your country in this pageant)?

Answer: Winning the beauty title in our province.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

Answer: I want to travel around the world and become the Secretary of Tourism in our country. I also want to have my own business, perhaps a restaurant or travel agency. To accomplish these goals I will strive hard to finish my studies and learn more about my major (tourism), and most especially, I will work hard and pray a lot.

Are you currently employed?

Answer: No.

If yes, what is your occupation?

Please list educational/technical/professional schools you have attended and the type of certificate or degree awarded.

Answer: Unisite Learning Center Elementary School.

What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?

Answer: I hope to have a family of my own and be handling my own successful business.