The 23-year-old girl from Prishtina, Gentiana Barbatovci, won the hearts of the jury with her character, energy and beauty, being declared the winner of the main prize "Winner" in the beauty contest "Miss Freedom of the World" among 25 models from different countries of the world.

Barbatovci tells KosovaPress that modeling is not the only job she has as she is employed at the Embassy of Kosovo in Slovenia. She says that she will promote Kosovo in the best possible way so that it is recognized by countries that are still reluctant to recognize the new reality.

The model originally from Prishtina, who was born and lives in Slovenia, describes the journey to the finals to be chosen as the winner in the modeling competition as difficult. She says that the competition was strong, but self-confidence and the support of her family helped her to emerge as the winner in the end.

Gentiana Barbatovci, in addition to "Miss Freedom of the World", has also triumphed in "Miss Freedom Kosova", "Miss Press", "Miss Bestcocktail Dress", "Dresses by Walone" and many others. She says she finds it difficult to juggle modeling and the work she does.

Filled with pride and dedication for her country, Barbatovci says she will promote Kosovo in the Philippines and other countries, so that it is recognized as a state.

The 23-year-old girl says that during her path as a model, the only support she found was from her family.

Despite being born and raised outside of Kosovo, Barbatovci shows that she has a deep connection with Prishtina and plans to return in the future to live and contribute to the capital.

The final of the beauty pageant "Miss Freedom of the World" was held on June 16, where more than 25 girls from different countries of the world participated. /Z. Zeneli/