Gertrude Mortty reps Ghana at Miss Perth Africa 2017

Gertrude Mortty, a 19 year old Human Biology student of the Curtin University in Perth, Australia, is representing Ghana at the 2017 Miss Perth Africa pageant.

Gertrude is in competition with 12 other contestants from Kenya, DR Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Guinea Conakry, South Africa, Mauritius and Burundi. 

The former student of Sacred Heart Senior High School at Nsoatre in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana, said her participation is to inspire all African women, especially those in the Diaspora, to be confident as they work on achieving their dreams.

“We all do have ambitions and career goals. For instance, I’m hoping to be a medical doctor in the future. It can be difficult sometimes but we just can’t lose hope yet so we need to inspire ourselves and strive to achieve the goals we have individually set for ourselves.

“This is what I find admirable about this pageant because it gives young African women in Australia a platform to explore our talents and use our positions as ambassadors to inspire others,” she stated.

As the final event, scheduled for Saturday, May 27, at the Astor Theatre  draws near, Ms Mortty said she’s working hard to make Ghana proud since this is the first time Ghana is participating in the pageant.

“This is first time a Ghanaian is taking part in the pageant. That in itself is a motivation for me to go for the ultimate. I am confident, so particularly, I expect every Ghanaian to vote for me by liking my picture on facebook with the username, Gertrudice DeeWhiz McEras,” she added.