Age is just a Number! 67-year-old Mangalorean Juliet Mascarenhas Wins ‘Mrs India’ 1st Runner-Up
Age is just a Number! 67-year-old Mangalorean Juliet Mascarenhas Wins ‘Mrs India’ 1st Runner-Up in the “Mrs India Pageant” organized by Mrs India 7th Edition Production Pvt Ltd, under the leadership of Ms Deepali Phadnis- and this pageant was held in Chennai.
Mangaluru : Old is Gold!-that’s right. We don’t believe age is any more than a mere number. When looking at some of the vintage revelers belonging to various Senior Citizens organizations in the City engaged in co-curricular activities- Look at them go! Even in the glorious age of white hair and senior citizen discounts, their inner children are not only alive and well, they’re shaking things up too… literally. They are getting with the groove, boogey-ing, dancing well, singing oldies, and having some fun and frolic. As they say that “Ageing is not ‘lost youth’, but a new stage of opportunity and strength”- there is no age limit when you are capable of having some fun and want to party- even senior citizens know how to party hard and have fun and frolic.
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” had said George Bernard Shaw. And among all these young vintage revelers from our City, here is this one young lady who is just 67, but acts like 27, showing off her hidden talents in the form of dancing, oration, and unbelievable stage performance. She can swing her body and can do acrobats like a teenage girl, even though she is in her golden ripe age. She mesmerizes the audience whenever she does a act or a dance, and the crowd goes “Wow”- and that’s the capacity of this lady. Meet the multi-faceted personality, Juliet Mascarenhas, hailing from Bejai, Mangaluru, who recently won the FIRST place as “Mrs Karnataka 2019” in the Senior Category Beauty Pageant held in Bengaluru on 8 June 2019, a initiative by Ms Pratibha Saunshimath, the organizer and Director of Pratis Events, has now won the 1st Runner-Up as “Mrs India” organized by ‘Mrs India 7th Edition Production Pvt Ltd, under the leadership of Ms Deepali Phadnis, held at Chennia. Prior to winning these two title, Ms Juliet was the First Runner-Up as “Mrs Mangaluru 2019” in the Beauty pageant organized by Mercy Salon- Mangaluru and Pathway Events, Mangaluru.
Prior to this “Mrs India” title, apart from winning the Mrs Karnataka 2019 title in the Super senior Category, Juliet also had received special titles as “Mrs Confident 2019”, and “Mrs Popular 2019”. Regrading “Mrs India” which started in 2013, is the Seventh Edition initiated by Deepali Phadnis, is not only India’s Largest Beauty Pageant for Married Woman but only Gateway to World’s premium Beauty Pageants. Mrs India is consistent in raising bars to next level leaving behind footprints for many to follow. Life Changing experience of Mrs India platform is been voice and visibility where Mrs India participants lived their dream, discovered their inner strength and inspired many many Woman out their . They have made their family and society proud of them ,They are been voice for many touched many lives and brought difference to the society .
It is noted that Mrs India has not only represented India but has made proud of them. Mrs India 2018 Winners and International Delegates Participated in three different International Platforms and brought accolades to India by breaking Mrs India’s Own records of Historic Win of Three International Beauty Pageants in one single Year. This pageant aims at reaching every nook and corner and to bring out the talents among married women and giving them a prestigious platform to showcase themselves to the rest of the world. Beauty is not limited to the young. Women the ages of 60 to 90, the “Age of Elegance,” are being celebrated for their beauty as well. In this case, age is truly nothing but a number- and for that matter, Juliet Mascarenhas has proved it right through her talents in shining and bringing name to her Hometown Mangaluru by bagging this coveted “Mrs India 1st Runner-Up Title”.
After a hectic journey and few days of hard work in vying for this title, Juliet was back to her hometown beaming with pride with the “Mrs India” runner-up title she earned, she was greeted at the Mangaluru International Airport by a bevy of members of Senior Citizens Welfare Association-Bejai, Mangaluru, and members of Lions Club of Mangalore- Centennial Chapter and Balmatta Chapter, who gave her hugs, along with bunch of flower bouquets. And on our way back from the Airport, we all celebrated her achievement by cutting a cake and having a sumptuous lunch, which was graciously sponsored by Ronnie Fernandes-the VP of Bejai Seniors Citizens Welfare Association. Later in the night, at the Lions Club First Zone Social District 317 D Region III Zone, hosted by Lions Club of Balmatta at Eden Club, Mangaluru, Juliet was felicitated with flowers and memento. The Zone Social comprised of Lions members of Lions Club of Mangalore, Lions Club of Balmatta, and Lions Club of Pandeshwar- and Ln Simon Lobo-Zone Chairperson Region III Zone was the chief guest, who lauded the efforts and talents of Juliet even at her golden age.
Now that Juliet has won at the local, state and national level, when asked whether she will be interested in accepting the gauntlet in vying for the title in “Mrs Asia”and “Mrs Planet”- her reply was “It’s too early to decide, but if everything goes on well, I will go for the challenge in the forthcoming two pageants. My entry into the local and state pageants was due to the motivation of Ms Mercy Veena D’souza of Mercy Salon, and also of Deepak Gangoly of Pathway events. It was my son’s (Aster) wife Carol who motivated and supported me in taking part in Mrs India pageant, along with the encouragement from my children- Lester, Chester and Nikitha. I am glad that I have made them happy, and will seek their support in my future endeavours. Also the love and support shown by the members of Seniors Citizens Welfare Association-Bejai Church, and Lions Clubs means a lot and I am very grateful to them”.
When you look at Ms Juliet’s age, many in her age might have had surgeries, hip replacement, car accidents, deaths, divorces … you name it, and many have been through it. It’s how you react to it and how you grow from it that gives you wisdom. But this pageant has given the opportunity to pass that wisdom down to “younger” generations. They are mothers and grandmothers — having survived illnesses, lost spouses and children. This pageant is the camaraderie of the ladies and even though they’re at this stage in their lives, they still have so much to offer and so much to share, and “Young and Energetic” Juliet in her sixties is an perfect example, showing that you can still be young even though you are old?
Ms Juliet says that the Mrs India pageant comprised of nine rounds, ranging from costume changes, evening gown wear, textile pollution theme, pool shoot, golden Goddess round, Gym wear, lots of make-up, etc etc. She was one among the 60 finalists, in three categories- 20-40 Mrs India ; 40-60 Classic Mrs India, and 60 and above- Super Classic Mrs India- and Juliet won in the Super Classic Mrs India Category.
Looking into her profile, Juliet was born in Bejai, Mangaluru, and after completing her college at St Agnes College, Mangaluru, Juliet joined Vijaya Bank and retired as Chief Manager (1972-2012), after which she involved herself in many activities in social organizations. She was the treasurer of Rachana Catholic Chamber of Commerce; Ex-Director of Maco Co Operative Society Ltd; Ex-Committee member of Agnesian Alumni Association; President of Lions Club-Balmatta, and won Excellent President Award from Lions International President; Extension Chairperson of Lions Club Centennial Club; and is the Founder Chairperson of Senior Citizens Welfare Association-Bejai Church, Mangaluru, and currently serving as president of that Association. She has excelled in various sports activities, having received many prizes. Apart from a good dancer, she likes gardening, singing, music, cooking and oration.
Married to Mark Mascarenhas, now a retired Bank Officer, Juliet is a proud mother of four siblings, three sons- ( Chester, a M Sc engineer working in Bengaluru; Lester, also a Engineer working in Bengaluru; Aster, also a engineer employed in Australia, and is married to Carol (IT profession) and have a baby boy, Brandon;) and one daughter, Nicita, a Post Graduate in Business Management working in Bengaluru. After all she is a active and proud mother of these four children, and her only wish is that her children follow in her footsteps and be responsible human beings and make her proud. I bet they will do!
Speaking to Team Mangalorean about her future endeavours, Juliet said, “It’s never too late to dream a new dream, and it’s never too late to live out an old one. I think when you can you should share your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm for life. We need to dispel the myths of aging. With full of confident and courage I entered the Mrs India pageant, alone with no one by my side, while rest of the contestants had family members, relatives or friends escorting them. I remained bold and prayed to God to give me the strength and support- and I achieved what I dreamt of. God was my support, along with the love and care from my family and friends. If God blesses me I will even enter the Mrs Asia and Mrs Planet pageants. I am determined and a go-getter, and will take up the gauntlet in entering the future contests. I need your support and encouragement”
Wow, well said by young and energetic vintage mama Juliet, it’s time that other vintage mama’s follow in her footsteps and accept the gauntlet in entering in the future future beauty pageants for Seniors, after all you live only once- and if you have the talents at the golden ripe age, why not step into the challenge, and make a difference. Yes, believe it or not, the present seniors are the new hipsters. The generation gap has changed. These days you can see seniors wear the same embellished sneakers, off-shoulder tops and trendy nail polish millennials do. They’re just as adventurous — and it’s no longer any difference between between younger women and older. “Fresh, healthy and fit” is the new “growing old gracefully.” Aging in place is no longer an option.
Seniors are not invisible; they’re invincible! Women in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s are no longer waiting to be noticed. They use their voices and presence on social media to show how informed, global-minded, outspoken, opinionated and tech savvy they are and seek like-minded friends and confirmation of their ideals and goals. Remember: Intelligence, a sense of humor and self-confidence are the sexiest things about them. And kudos to Juliet Mascarenhas for showing the rest of the senior flock, that age is just a number, and everyone can perform and be like her, if there is a way and will. And to the members of Senior Citizens Welfare Association of Bejai Church, and Lions Club members, you all did a great gesture in showing your kind gesture and love to who has made a difference and shown the world that even Seniors can Rock and reach to the top in golden ripe age. After all SENIORS ROCK in the present era, unlike 50’s, 60′ and 70’s.
Congratulations from Team Mangalorean to Ms Juliet Mascarenhas for her achievement, and wish her all luck in her future endeavours. You Go Girl! Oops, You Go Mama?
