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Veronica Salcedo

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Veronica Salcedo

Age: 21 | Height: 5’8″
Hometown: Dorval, QC

Veronica is in her second year at Concordia University, studying Sociology. She then wishes to obtain her degree in International Business. Veronica loves traveling and embracing her culture as she comes from two strong cultural backgrounds, Italian and Mexican.

She has visited many great cities like Rome, Mexico City, Miami, New York, and Washington DC. So, pursuing a career in International Business is ideal for her future.

Veronica loves fashion due to all the creativity that is involved in the process of designing. She also enjoys learning and understanding issues that are going on in the world to better understand the importance of living in a country like Canada.

It is important for her to give what she can to others (especially children) that are less fortunate so they can be able to have better education to improve their lives. For Veronica, education is crucial in everyone’s life because it is the foundation of free will.

Moreover, Veronica feels learning from experiences is an important part of life. Many positive aspects come out of it like discovering who you are, becoming more educated, and using these tools to better yourself in life.

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Venessa Facciotti

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Venessa Facciotti

Age: 26 | Height: 5’6″
Hometown: Langley, BC

Venessa has recently completed the Mortgage Brokers course at University of British Columbia. She is now working towards opening her own mortgage and lending company with a focus on providing finance options for individuals who have trouble obtaining a mortgage through traditional financing methods.

In addition to this, Venessa hopes to open the country’s first unconventional depression resource center in her hometown, Langley BC. In her free time,she enjoys training her puppy so they will be able to volunteer together at the local cancer clinics.

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Vaughan Marr

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Vaughan Marr

Age: 23 | Height: 5’9″
Hometown: Cremona, AB

Vaughan is currently completing her last year of studies for her Bsc in Nursing degree, with a focused practicum in the Operating Room. In addition to her schooling, Vaughan is also employed as a nurse in the Emergency Room at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

She enjoys the satisfaction accompanied with being able to help and care for those who are ill.  It is her desire to one day follow in her older brother’s footsteps and become a medical doctor.

Vaughan is passionate about empowering women. She is involved with an organization called EVOLVE Spa, a charity designed to help homeless women in Alberta. Despite all life’s demands, Vaughan still loves to visit her home where she grew up on a bison ranch.

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Vania Georgieva

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Vania Georgieva

Age: 18 | Height: 5’8″
Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Vania Georgieva is born on the outskirts of a small city in Bulgaria, located at the base of the Rila mountain range. Being raised by her grandparents, on their large farm property, she was raised to help around the farm and grew up loving the outdoors.

She harbours a great love and appreciation for nature. This can be seen in her daily eco-friendly activities and her involvement in the growing green movement.

She immigrated to Toronto at the age of six with only her parents and sister, leaving all of her other relatives in Bulgaria. This was a difficult separation that, in combination with learning a new language and adapting to a new country, could be quite overwhelming.

She was able to overcome these challenges and excel in her language studies. This experience was the first of much relocation in her life, which taught Vania to love change and adapt to new surroundings with ease. Meeting a variety of people along the way, she developed a love for the act of meeting new people and befriending a variety of individuals.

During high school, she focused on a holistic approach to life. She was able to maintain academic proficiency, meanwhile donating a large portion of her time to volunteer work in the community. She often coordinated and hosted events in her old grade schools.  Participating in local park clean ups, Terry Fox runs, fundraising events, and much more, she was also able to work part time providing child care fulfilling her love for working with children.

While doing this she never forgot her number one priority: family. Vania is very close to her family and feels one’s family has the greatest influence in their life. She thanks her family for all the opportunities they have provided for her and their continuous support through every adventure/challenge she takes on. Having this close relationship, Vania always put aside time to spend with her family.

Being far away from her family while completing her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science at the University of Ottawa is a challenge but as always, she focuses on the positive aspects of the situation and realizes the benefits of the final results. Once she finishes her education, Vania wants to be able to balance a career in international politics and humanitarian work around the world.

Throughout all the challenges that she faced, she found comfort in staying positive and being motivated by the words of an inspirational author, Robin Sharma: “Dare to dream that you are more than a sum of your current circumstances.” Vania believes that people should never stop trying to disprove other’s definition of impossible and that everyone has the strength within to achieve anything they truly desire. 

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Tara Patterson

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Tara Patterson

Age: 24 | Height: 5’5″
Hometown: London, ON

Tara grew up in London, Ontario, recently completing a BA in English and a graduate diploma in Public Relations from University of Western Ontario. She loves writing and spending time with her family and friends.

Tara’s outgoing personality and warm smile always make people feel welcome, as she enjoys meeting new people or exploring different cultures.

Her family is most important to her and she is very close with her younger brother and mom. Tara also has a small dog, Ruby, who spends most of her little life chasing squirrels and going for hikes with mom.

When Tara is not working full time in communications at a local government organization, she spends her time travelling. Whether it’s for leisure or volunteering abroad in impoverished countries, she is looking to make a difference and see something new.

Tara lives life to the fullest, thrives off helping others, and believes in following your dreams no matter what. All three of these qualities are the ingredients for a positive happy life.

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Tara Davy

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Tara Davy

Age: 25 | Height: 5’8″
Hometown: Whitehorse, YK

My name is Tara Anne Davy, I’m 25 years old and I was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon! Growing up in this small town has taught me the values and skills which made me the person I am today. I am blessed to say I have a wonderful family who has always shown me unconditional love, support and acceptance!

I value surrounding myself with my family, friends and my dogs, that’s one of the most important parts of my life! I graduated High School in 2005, and moved to Vancouver to do the first year of my Business Administration degree at Capilano University.

I did some travelling and then moved back and started working for the Government of Yukon for the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources in the Deputy Minister’s Office in 2008. Just a few of my hobbies consist of reading books and fashion magazines, doing yoga, exercising, being outdoors and even knitting!

I’ve always had an intuitive passion to listen, help and support people and genuinely has compassion for anyone in need. I love to travel and aspire to visit many more places in the world.

Even though Whitehorse is a small town, I whole heartedly believe that representing the Yukon in the Miss Universe Canada Pageant would be without a doubt the most exciting and notable experiences in my life! I’ve always been passionate about the fashion and modeling industry and I know I can be a great advocate to be a role model to girls and woman everywhere!

My aspiration is to inspire everyone to pursue their dreams even when they may seem unattainable! I genuinely believe I possess the necessary qualities to represent my Territory and our Country, Canada! An affirmation of mine is that if you believe in yourself; with hard work, you can accomplish anything. I’m a big believer in the power of positive thinking! I strive for an outgoing scope on life, to see the beauty in everything and make the best out of every situation I’m faced with! I know I possess the motivation and drive to be a successful delegate!

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Suzette Hernandez

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Suzette Hernandez

Age: 26 | Height: 5’9″
Hometown: Vancouver. BC

Suzette is a ramp model, an avid traveler and a fulltime commerce student.  She is a health advocate who loves reading, singing, playing sports and volunteering in her community.  Growing up in Vancouver, she speaks fluent English, Tagalog and a bit of French.  Living, in her terms, is defined by experiencing what the world offers.

True to her philosophy, she has travelled all over North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.  She loves experiencing other cultures and hopes to be able to taste all the wonderful delicacies of traditional cuisines around the world.

Having modeled for seven years, she has grazed many runway shows, magazines, and has even been featured in a commercial as well as several TV shows.  When asked about what drives her, she proudly talks about her father.

Her dad’s courageous battle with cancer has been a source of strength for this little lady.  In an interview she once said,  “As in Oprah Winfrey’s words, ‘he allowed me to see that not even the sky is the limit.’”

The pain of her loss fuels her hunger for success and has made her a very multifaceted woman.  Presently, she is pursuing her Degree in Marketing, and dedicates her spare time to her family and volunteer work—planning and organizing fundraisers to help those in need.  She has been a member of the non-profit organization called the Batangas Club of British Columbia since 2004, fundraising to sponsor children with no means to pursue an education.

Suzette Hernandez believes that anything is possible through hard work, perseverance and determination.  She hopes to incorporate the knowledge she has gained from her traveling adventures to best represent Canada’s distinct cultural mosaic as the next Miss Universe Canada 2012.

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Stephanie Marinus

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Stephanie Marinus

Age: 21 | Height: 5’6″
Hometown: SE Highriver, AB

Stephanie Marinus, founder of “Here for Hope Charity Services”  is an ambitious young woman with many passions including journalism, guitar, acting and event planning. Stephanie is a graduate from Capilano University with a diploma in the Legal Studies program. She also received a Bridal Consulting Certificate from Ashworth University.

Stephanie likes to keep busy, getting the most out of each day, and spends her free time with her family. Stephanie is constantly striving for self improvement, as she believes that through hard work and dedication, everyone can reach their true potential.

Stephanie also believes that community involvement should be a priority for any role model, and hopes that  she can help the younger generations realize that age is no barrier when it comes to the difference that any individual can make.

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Sophie Mokbel

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Sophie Mokbel

Age: 24 | Height: 5’5″
Hometown: Laval, QC

Sophie Mokbel is currently working as an Accountant. She graduated from UQAM University, majoring in Business Administration and more specifically, in the marketing field.

In March 2009, she competed at the Happening Marketing representing her university in the field of marketing communication. She placed in third position. This event is the largest competition of Marketing in the eastern of Canada, where 10 universities compete. Sophie also worked for the comity of UQAM; she was the VP sponsorship from 2008 to 2009.

Sophie loved to volunteer for her local church. Also, when she was young she loved volunteering to take care, spend time and help children with their homework.  Sophie also participated and helped in many fund raisings to help children in need.

Spending time with children is the most nourishing experience you can have. Presently, her part time job is tutoring young children.  Sophie claims that all children have the same intelligence capacity, but you have to be patient and know how to find the best way that motivates them.

In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, going to the gym, playing the piano, staying up-to date, travelling, being there for others and spending time with friends and family.

Sponsored by: Cytronics Corporation and Pecunia Solutions Inc.

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Signa Love

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Signa Love

Age: 26 | Height: 5’7″
Hometown: Rothesay, NB

Signa currently resides in Fredericton where she works at National Bank Financial.  In her spare time she is working towards building a full-time music business by teaching voice lessons, giving recitals and participating in community productions.  Signa attended the National Ballet School of Canada and L’École supérieure de ballet du Québec for four summers, and although she was given the opportunity to train for a professional career in ballet, she found her passion in music and theatre.

Signa completed a B.Mus. with honours in Vocal Performance at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.  Immediately following her first degree, Signa completed a M. Mus. in Opera Performance from the University of Toronto.  Upon graduation, she was a recipient of the Opera Tour Award, which included a trip to London, England to experience first class opera and theatre performances.

As well as being involved in numerous productions during university, Signa has performed throughout Canada for small opera companies.  She has organized many recitals and recorded her first CD in 2006.  She had wonderful experiences performing at festivals in both France and Italy.  In 2007, she was on the CBC show Triple Sensation, and was in the top 8 of triple threat performers in Eastern Canada.

Signa welcomes every opportunity to try new things, discover her talents, follow her passion and become the best woman she can be.  She speaks English and French fluently, and has taken courses in Spanish, Italian and German. Signa enjoys meeting new people, spending time with family and friends, and being active in her community.  She performs regularly in New Brunswick, and has organized fundraising concerts, such as a benefit for the African Relief Fund.  She was recently featured in Christmas at the Playhouse, a community theatre event involving many talented local artists to sold out performances.

Signa maintains an active and busy lifestyle.  She values her health and by getting enough sleep, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet she keeps her energy levels high.  Having a healthy mind and body stimulates positive energy, and keeps her motivated towards achieving her goals.

Signa feels honoured to be a delegate for Miss Universe Canada 2012, and believes that the title-holder would have the responsibility to be a positive role model for young women, and an ambassador for our country.  She would love to further promote her values of strong relationships, a healthy lifestyle, active community involvement and following her passion in life.

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Sarah Harrison

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Canada

* Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalists
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

Miss Universe Canada 2012 - National Finalist

Sarah Harrison

Age: 24 | Height: 5’11″
Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sarah Harrison is European Canadian, born in Ontario and grew up as a well-travelled dual-citizen of the UK and Canada. Sarah is experienced in many facets of brand representation and has locally, nationally, and internationally represented designers, corporations and non-profit organizations.

Sarah graduated from the Tourism Management program at NSCC, focusing on Eco-Tourism, and she is currently enrolled in her third year of a Tourism and Hospitality Management degree at MSVU. Throughout high school Sarah has been an avid member of Student Government and Nova Scotia Secondary School Students’ Association. Once in post-secondary school, Sarah was elected Vice President of her college’s Student Association and was in charge of Student Activities (varsity sports, intramural sports, social events, charity events).

Health and fitness have always been very important to Sarah. For years she was a swim coach while also competing in swim team, volleyball, basketball, track & field, softball and rugby. After high school she played for the Nova Scotia Women’s U19 Rugby Team at Eastern Nationals, later playing varsity for Saint Mary’s University. She is currently a sponsored athlete, competing in the bikini category of the NSABBA/CBBF and WBFF for the first time this year.

While in university and taking the course Small Business Management, Sarah decided to combine the theory education with practical experience so she started her own business at the age of 22. Her event management company was successful for the year of operation and Sarah had the honour of working events with Kevin O’Leary, Danny Glover and with fantastic companies such as DSM Telecom and Apeeling Orange.

Sarah is also a professional model and actress signed with City Models Talent Agency. This tall and curvaceous Canadian first started to gain recognition after doing a national ad campaign for Moosehead, when she was voted “Halifax’s Favourite Model” in Faces Magazine’s “Choice Awards” (reader’s poll). Since then, Sarah has modeled/acted in projects such as Atlantic Fashion Week, Halifax Shopping Centre’s billboard campaign, CTV Olympics commercial and many more.

Sponsored by:  Ascenta Health, Apeeling Orange (Mingle Magazine), Sykea Salon and Spa, Nova Media (Celtic Life Magazine and Arts East), Daniel Daniel Dentistry, Fitness FX, Mind Burst, Pierrot Tailoring, Family and Friends.

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Miss World Canada 2012 Official Contestants

Beauty Pageant > Canada >

* Miss World Canada 2012 - Contestants
* Miss World Canada 2011 - Winner is Riza Santos
* Miss World Canada 2011 - Contestants
* Miss World Canada 2010 - Winner - Denise Garrido / Contestants )
* Miss World Canada 2009 - Winner - Lena Yanbing Ma / Contestants )
* Miss World Canada 2008 - Winner - Leah Ryerse

* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher / Contestants
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Chelsae Durocher photo gallery
* Miss Universe Canada 2011 - Watch Chelsae Durocher (video)
* Miss Universe Canada 2010 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2009 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2008 ( Winner / Contestants )
* Miss Universe Canada 2007 ( Winner )

The Miss World Canada 2012 finale will take place on May 13th at the RiverRock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC. Riza Santos, MWC 2011, will crown her successor at the conclusion of this event.

New Beauty Queen MWC 2012 will represent her country in Miss World 2012.

Below are the official 21 beautiful contestants via for the crown.

Miss World Canada 2012 Official Contestants

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Miss World 2011 - Canada - Riza Santos

Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss World 2011 

Miss World Canada
Name : Riza Santos
Age : 23 (pageant year 2011)
Height : 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Hometown : Calgary

Riza Santos Bueno will represent Canada in Miss World 2011

Riza Santos, 23, a Calgary beauty queen of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese ancestry, was crowned Miss World Canada 2011 at the River Rock Show Theater in Richmond on May 19, 2011.

Miss World 2011, the 61st edition of the Miss World pageant is scheduled to take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on November 6, 2011 in London. Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills of the United States will crown her successor at the end of the event.

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