This past weekend, Candice Abrahams nabbed the Mrs World title, being the first person of colour – and first South African – to be crowned. While reports came in on Monday, Candice arrived home to family, friends and fans at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. Speaking to the press, she said:

It’s a really big deal, it’s exciting. I am so excited I have got so much planned and, being a mom and a wife, I am incredibly proud to take on the country and show you what I have to offer.

I couldn’t have chosen a better a first runner-up. Mrs Poland walked in a shy humble contestant and she was actually intimidated but I literally groomed her and I stood on stage that night and I didn’t realise that… ‘Wow did I just groom her to win’?

Not to float my own boat, but the judges came up to me and they said that’s what shined through as warm heart and they saw that in my eyes. If ever there was a time that I didn’t feel encouraged by myself was standing on stage as Mrs World I realised that I have something powerful here and I just want to encourage the youth to be that way.

My entire Mrs World journey… I was that girl that said I am here, not for a competition; if I can walk away making one person feel special, which I did many, that was my goal. I actually didn’t do this to win, I went to win hearts and souls.

It’s been two weeks and I am normally a hands-on mom but I have to say my husband has been the best support ever. If there was ever a time our marriage was tested it was the last two weeks, he played mommy. I missed my family and I can’t wait to get home and cook them some healthy food because I know my husband.

But who is this husband of hers? If you watch the video, around the 1:00 minute mark you can see the couple embrace while at the 2:12 mark you can hear all about him – and even hear him speak.

[source: ewn]