Roza Dubchak: "My creative story began with the love of beauty"

Roza Dubchak - photographer and winner of the title of 3-rd Vice MRS WORLDUA 2026, talks about beauty as a state that begins with self-acceptance. In a new interview for BOMOND VIP Fashion magazine, Mrs. Roza talks about the path from a person behind the scenes to the scene of a beauty contest, a new sense of self after this experience, the art of photography as a space of trust and the "therapy of manifestation", in which a woman gradually allows herself to see her own beauty in a new way. About female uniqueness, courage to be visible, freedom from other people's standards and the moment when true beauty no longer needs someone's confirmation.

Ms. Roza, this year you became the winner of the title of 3rd Vice MRS WORLDUA 2026. I am very impressed by the fact that your appearance on stage became not only participation in a beauty contest, but a certain symbol of inner growth, courage and feminine manifestation. Tell me, please, what was this incredible experience for you?

For me, this contest has become much more than a beauty contest. It was about allowing myself.

As a photographer, I got used to staying behind the scenes, and then decided to go on the stage of a beauty contest.

I left out of curiosity, not even imagining how much it would be an internal challenge for me. After all, I am not a public person, and going on stage in front of a large audience was a real test.

The most valuable thing I got is a new sense of self. I became bolder, more confident and felt special pride because I was able to do what I did not dare before. And, perhaps, this was my most important victory.

You said very beautifully: "My filming is about the state. About feeling yourself. About the moment when you are real.” What was the beginning of your creative history as a photographer?

My creative story began with a love of beauty. I loved to travel, admire the world and notice the beauty in the details that many people pass by without stopping.

Later, I realized that what fascinates me most is not landscapes, but people. Their emotions, their views, their true feelings.

Today, photography is an opportunity to preserve the most precious moments of our lives. Over the years, we understand more and more the true value of memories. It is the photos that allow you to return to those moments again, feel them and once again experience the emotions that have remained in the heart forever.

It seems that your photo is much more than just aesthetics or a beautiful picture. This is a certain space in which a woman seems to allow herself to manifest herself in a new way. How do you manage to create this atmosphere of trust and inner disclosure during filming?

For me, the most important thing is that the woman on the set feels calm and safe. When a person feels that he is not appreciated, but accepted as he is, trust is born between us.

I help to relax, joke, support and create a light atmosphere. Then a person thinks less about the camera and allows himself to be natural more. These are the moments I like to photograph the most, because it is in them that the most lively and emotional frames are born.

After the beauty contest, you said a very strong thing: "I left the stage not only with the title. I came out with a different feeling.” Has your view of female beauty changed after participating in the contest?

Yes, although, apparently, it did not change, but became deeper. I realized that beauty is not meeting someone's standards. It is born at the moment when a woman accepts herself, ceases to doubt herself and allows herself to be herself. That's when she starts looking at herself in a completely different way.

In your story, the theme of manifestation is very noticeable. The theme of permission to be noticeable, beautiful, alive. Why, in your opinion, is it still so difficult for many women to allow themselves to shine brightly?

It seems to me that many women find it most difficult not to become beautiful, but to allow themselves to believe in themselves. We are used to doubting ourselves and waiting for approval from the outside. But the most important permission is the one we give ourselves.

I am very close to your opinion that now your shooting is "manistion therapy". How do you feel about this process? Were there any moments in your practice when a woman literally changed in front of your eyes?

There really were such moments, and it is for them that I love my work. Often at the beginning of the shooting, women are worried, they say that they do not know how to pose or are not photogenic. But, when we look at the finished photos together, I often hear: "Is it really me?" Or “I didn't even know I could be so beautiful.” For me, this is the most valuable moment, a woman does not become different, she just begins to see herself in a new way.

Society often dictates to women certain standards of beauty and "perfect life". How do you think you can't lose yourself in this rhythm?

I think the most important thing is not to lose your sense of yourself. Today it is very easy to start comparing yourself with others and forget that every woman has her own beauty, her own story and her own path. For me, true beauty begins with accepting myself, my uniqueness, my age, my life. When we stop trying to meet other people's standards, it becomes much easier for us to remain ourselves.

I want to pay special attention to the fact that you write poems. Today I ask you to leave a few lines that you would like every woman to read.

You are unique. Your smile, your look, your story, your soul exist only in one copy. Just be yourself. Because this is where true beauty is born.

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