Vanessa Estorninho is Macanese, currently living in Macau. She went to Perth, Australia when she was 17, to live abroad independently, in order to understand different cultures, study, and work in the hotel industry. She completed her Master degree in Business Management from Curtin University in Western Australia. After living in Australia for some good years, she decided to come back to Macau to start her career as a Public and Community Relations at MGM Macau.
– What’s your idea of a perfect day?
A beautiful day starts with peace of mind and a cheerful smile. I enjoy being outdoors in natural surroundings and spending time exploring new places.
– If you could go back in time to any event in history, what would it be?
I don’t want to go back to any time. The past should be left in the past and it can only be accepted and serve as life lessons. I prefer to learn from it, focus on the present, move forward and be able to create something more beautiful and meaningful.
– What’s your favorite book or movie?
I do enjoy reading books especially from the learning and self-help category – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is a good one that stands out in my mind.
– Who is your hero?
My godmother – a lady who is beautiful inside and out, who taught me how to play up my strengths and work on my weaknesses, to love unconditionally, to practice the values of kindness, respect, manners and honesty.
– What can always cheer you up when you are having a bad day?
Going out for a walk or a drive and a cuddle.
– What’s your worst habit?
Over thinking.
– If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
All-you-can-eat breakfast.
– If you could retire tomorrow what would you do?
Invest, perhaps establish a small business, and travel the world visiting friends and family with the one I love.
– What’s your favourite place in Macau?
I believe with the right company you will be able to create an exceptional and remarkable experience, but if I had to pick one place, I would say the waterfront in Coloane without too many crowds.
