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Reigning Queen
Introducing Ms. Florida 2010: Dina Orr-Dowd.
Dina has lived in the Central Florida area since the early 1970s and considers Florida her 'Home State'.
For the past 25 years, Dina has dedicated her life to the beautification of Florida as a public speaker and educator. She has been involved in Pageantry since her first win in 1972. To put that in perspective that is - 38 years in Pageantry!! She is an MAO certified judged, and has judged pageants in over 10 states for all major systems.
She has participated in over 200 runway shows and has been a professional model for over 25 years.
Dina was Mrs. Florida United States 2003 and Place 3rd at Nationals with a Perfect Interview Score. Dina was proud to represent ALL of the married women in America as Mrs. All American 2008! She was awarded a 100% perfect score in all areas of competition from all 5 judges! She toured Military Hospitals though out the country bringing cards and letters from home to our Wounded American Heroes.
Dina has worked with the Susan J. Komen Foundation starting her own team called Queens for the Cure, and Brides Against Breast Cancer as a National Spokes Women. Traveling to Ohio to give a motivational speech to terminally ill women, Dina was greeted by the President of the American Heart Association and was honored with a standing ovation. Dina knows first hand what it takes to win over cancer - she is a two time Breast Cancer Survivor, and states - 'Cancer does not define who I am; it's just a part of the patchwork that makes up my life.'
For the past 11 years she has owned and operated, Faces 2 Di 4 Skin Care Boutique located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She is also the owner of Team Faces 2 Di 4 where she teaches, Interview, Runway, and Modeling skills. Last year Dina Started the Team Faces 2 Di 4 Workshops to bring pageantry to girls throughout our country. 'Pageantry is not just for the few - ALL young girls should know what it feels like to be a Princess!' says, Dina.
She enjoys working as an MC, and stand up Comic for charity events. Dina's career in the theater has span over 3 decades and she has never lost her love of the stage. Dina is a licensed Aesthetician, Makeup Artists, and Personal Trainer.
Recently Dina has added yet another chapter to her adventure and has been accepted into nursing school to pursue her dream to become a Geriatric Care Nurse! 'We should never give up on learning and we should strive always to live our dreams.' - thid is only one of Dina's credos.
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