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At 70, Margarita Moran-Floirendo known to friends as Margie Moran Floirendo can rightfully say she has done everything she needs to do after the glory of being Miss Universe She is the only crown holder who turned to the performing arts where previous co-winners were just happy to jump into showbiz territory. Then I heard of her doing outreach cultural events, which made me get in touch with her in After the concert which ended with a standing ovation at the Davao Marco Polo Hotel, she hosted an intimate informal dinner which allowed me and the pianist to drink beer and laugh the night away without being overly conscious that we were dining with a former Miss Universe.

We had a nice conversation and a lot of laughter. I realized a Miss Universe could be totally human away from her tiaras and evening gowns. The next thing I knew, she became president of Ballet Philippines Foundation where her main concern was to give dancers a decent salary on top of helping secure funds for future productions.

Before her Miss Universe crown in , she took dance lessons and found herself in musicals as part of the dance ensemble of Broadway shows in hotels, and eventually at the CCP. Margie has proven time and again there is a life beyond Miss Universe beauty pageants.

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Last year, she turned author with a travel book, My Universe, which chronicles her travels around the globe starting with her Miss Universe reign. The book is actually a compilation of articles she wrote for various publications, namely, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Tatler and The Diarist. Beyond being a mere collection of travel anecdotes, this book stands as a legacy for my daughters, who have been my steadfast companions on many of these journeys.

It is a treasure trove of memories that they can revisit and cherish, a glimpse into a shared past filled with discovery and wonder.

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Moreover, I consider this book as a gift to the future generations of my family, particularly my granddaughters. As they grow older, these pages will serve as a window into a world of adventure, offering them a glimpse of the remarkable experiences their grandmother embarked upon. Hence, she was already familiar with the inner workings of the institution.

This prior experience allowed her a seamless transition into the role of interim president.