article_snippet: She describes She as 'painfully shy' after being bullied at school and had to overcome low self-esteem in order to triumph as a beauty queen.
article_snippet: She said competing in beauty pageants and modelling has helped She turn the tables on She tormentors and gain a sense of self worth.
article_snippet: And now these new photos show She is back to She confident best.
highlights_snippet: In it she shows off she good-looks and slender body in a series of poses .