Meet Hanna Lilla Tóth – Miss Balaton 2018 (Full Interview And Photos)

Hanna Lilla Tóth is the winner and queen of Miss Balaton 2018. Hanna, a student from Miskolc, won the fifth Miss Balaton beauty pageant which was held in Balatonfüred in August 2018.Hanna’s life has changed dramatically since she won the Miss Balaton. She has had many modeling jobs and photoshoots. 

Hanna sat down for a short interview and shared her thoughts on student and pageant life.

What should people focus in order to reduce stress and feel fulfilled in life?

Experiencing great heights and depths is an integral part of our lives. "Climbing our mountains" teaches us, thereby developing our personality, our views and our attitude. I think that if we do what we are good at and what we love, that is, if we can fulfil ourselves in our work, it promotes a happy and harmonious life. I think this is the secret of continuous enthusiasm.

Would you recommend regular exercise?

I would highlight the importance of exercise because I think it is essential for developing a healthy self-image and a confident appearance. Sports and a healthy lifestyle have been part of my life since I was a child. These are the basics to keep me in shape. Currently, I spend most of my free time running and training in the gym, and I danced competitively for 14 years, during which my team and I won the European championship title four times.

What are you studying at university?

I currently live in the capital and continue my studies here. This year I started my master's degree in Management and Organization at Budapest Metropolitan University. I chose this major because my first degree was also economics oriented and I thought that the chosen majors would compliment each other. My specialization will be Business Consulting, which means that not only do I have to be well informed in the business world, but I also have to use my social skills to solve issues.

Why did you choose this? How important is a degree these days?

Through long research and the information I received from acquaintances, I was quite sure that I would participate in a practical training. My calculation was confirmed, I got what I expected, so I successfully completed my first semester in parallel with my work. I feel that the key to fulfilment at work is not a degree (of course, specific professions require the appropriate education), but rather humility, dedication and passion for the chosen profession.

When did you start going to beauty pageants?

I started modeling in the 2000s. As a child, I went not only to children's beauty contests, but also to fashion shows and photo shoots, and I also appeared in commercials, and I still work actively in them to this day. My first pageants included, among others, the Beauty of Our Country, the Eyes of the World on You, and Miss Mini Hungary.

Would you rather be involved in your profession or modelling?

I think the two directions are not mutually exclusive. Modeling will be an eternal love in my life. I gained my experience in photo shoots, but after finishing my studies I want to move in the direction of my education. In the past year, I have been lucky enough to try myself on larger shoots and photo shoots as a stylist and assistant, so I feel that I have improved a lot on both sides of the camera.

Do you want an international modeling career?

I encountered both the positive and negative sides of the beauty industry at a very young age, in any case, I already had the determination to represent myself on stage without compromise, always giving the best of my knowledge. I am confident that I will succeed in becoming an internationally recognized model after the strict rules are relaxed and height will not be so decisive.

What mission did you choose for yourself for one year as the queen?

I would like to pass on to the young people the values and thoughts that I believe have helped me to achieve my success so far. In my opinion, the three most important things are: self-acceptance, creating a realistic self-image and adequate self-control. I would like to show the practice and application of these. In the year ahead, I would also like to experience the opportunities offered by the competition and continue to build my future.