Celebrating Marie, a tennis role model, a woman whose attitude exhibites sportsmanship and a woman of true compassion. #VAN2017BronzeMedalWinner 

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Name

Marie Boe.

Age

I am in my late twenties.

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Where are you from?

I am from Pentecost. My mum is from the West Coast and my dad is from the East Coast.

What do you aspire to do in the future?

I am currently doing what I have always been passionate about and that is to be a tennis role model to the pikininis and the youth of Vanuatu. I am currently a Development Officer for the Vanuatu Tennis Federation and I see great potential in terms of sports with the youth of this nation. On the other hand, I have always been determined to be a local business entrepreneur.

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

During my spare time I like to listen to music especially reggaetón, RnB, some Vanuatu music (just some haha) and most importantly I love spending quality time with my other half. *big smile*

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What do you study?

At the moment I’m not taking any courses but I did study Business Management during my four years of a tennis scholarship at the U.S.A. My first two years I was based in Texas and the last two years were spent at Oklahoma, which is just an hour’s drive from Texas. It was an overall interesting experience to be honest! I would indeed love to further my education and fulfill my aspirations.

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How would you describe your style?

I don’t really have a particular style but I like to put on vibrant colors that reflect my happy mood.

Where do you buy your clothes from?

I usually buy my clothes from second hand shops, mainly Stret Price. My favorite boutique is American Fashion. Also just a tip guys – there are some pretty good stuff too at the Chinese stores around town which are trendy and affordable.

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Who influences your style?

Uhmm…good question! Because I have been travelling so much, I normally get fashion ideas from the diverse races of people that I meet and greet during my different voyages.

What beauty products do you use?

Honestly, on a daily basis I don’t use that many beauty products. If I do use something, it would be coconut oil but because I am quite active and mostly on a healthy diet regime, my body has its own way of producing its natural ointment. Haha!

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Any fashion advice?

Just wear something that makes you happy and that you feel comfortable with. Most importantly wear something that brings out the BEST IN YOU!


Photographer: Lava Photography

Assistant stylist: Irene Abbock

Hair, beauty and nails: Body and Soul 


This article was originally published in the March edition of the Vanuatu Daily Post Life and Style magazine