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Sarodj Bertin Talks Miss Haiti and Upcoming Movie

She was the first Miss Haiti in over 23 years, now, in a recent interview, Sarodj Bertin speaks about her term of service as Miss Haiti and upcoming projects, including a leading role in a new movie.

The model, actress, lawyer and spokesperson for Haiti will be starring in a film called The Voodoo List. The new movie trailer premiered on thisisfrendylemorin.net.


Frendy: When did you hear about the possibility of entering the Miss Haiti Pageant?
Sarodj: One month before the pageant actually began a friend of mine told me! I didn’t even believe her in the beginning.

Frendy: Was your decision of entering the pageant conflicting with your personal life?
Sarodj: I had to quit my job so of course I took a big risk.

Frendy: Did you have specific training for the pageant at all?
Sarodj: I had no training for the Miss Haiti Pageant but for the Miss Universe competition I had to hit the gym 2 times a day, Acting Classes amongst other things. It was really hard but I liked it!

Frendy: What were your thoughts as you were crowned Miss Haiti 2010?
Sarodj: “Thank God I made it!!” were my exact thoughts.

Frendy: As Miss Haiti, what are some of your responsibilities?
Sarodj: The responsibility of the contest is to simply represent the country but I took matters into my own hands and decided to provide more for Haiti in all aspects.

Frendy: What are your plans when your term as Miss Haiti is over?
Sarodj: I plan on continuing my work because I still want to be a voice for my country. I want to pursue Acting as well, I received a few offers already but I’ll leave it up to God to see where its all going to go.


The Voodoo List (Trailer)

Voodoo List - Backstage

Frendy: I hear that you have a movie coming out! Was that your first Acting Role?
Sarodj: I was a Principal character for an upcoming film entitled The Voodoo List by Italian director Angelo Rizzo. I was playing a reporter that went to Haiti to do an investigation after 1 year of the tragic earthquake that took place over there.

Frendy: Do you plan on shooting anymore films?
Sarodj: I really hope so! I would love to play different sort of characters because I have an open mind!

Frendy: Well I must say that you are such an inspiration for so many young females especially those that are in the Haitian community. You’re not only beautiful on the exterior but you have a heart of gold that cares about her people and we love you for that. Do you have any last words for the public?
Sarodj: I want to encourage the young people to follow their dreams. All that you have to do is work hard and it will appear!!


Full Interview: Frendy Says


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