MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Victoria Volkova

Name: Victoria Volkova

Age: 23 | Height: 5’9″ | Thornhill, ON

Victoria is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in Political Science. In addition, she is a professional model and is currently writing a motivational book. Her ultimate goal is to become a published writer, motivational speaker, and promoter of child welfare.

She believes that the only mistake in life is letting yourself be trapped by your fears and not taking chances. Victoria hopes to inspire people to realize and achieve their greatest potential and to never be fearful of pursuing their dreams even when they may seem unattainable.

Sponsored by: Family and Friends

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)

Victoria speaks fluent English and Russian.

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MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Venessa Facciotti

Name: Venessa Facciotti

Age: 25 | Height: 5’5″ | 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.

Sponsored by: Dr. Anil C. Verma and staff, Banyan Dental Office, Ginger Sun Spa, Gerry Facciotti Royal Lepage Real Estate, Kelowna BC., Geoff Howard Photography, Nicole Zehr Makeup and Hair, Victoria of Miss Jacada, Family and Friends

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)

English

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MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Valery Karen Michaud

Name: Valery Karen Michaud

Age: 24 | Height: 5’7″ | Montreal, QC

Valery Karen is currently completing a commerce degree at Montreal University, this business savvy individual is actively implementing her entrepreneurial visions through the creation of her own lingerie brand, “Glo”.

Her greatest ambition is to travel the world and achieve all of her dreams. Valery also enjoys volunteering for “The Missing Children” foundation as well as “The Ride to Conquer Cancer” which is an epic and challenging two day journey.

However, what she rejoices in most are times spent with family and true friends, aerial trapeze, Opera performances and great healthy food.

Sponsored by: Family and Friends

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)

English, French, Biblical Hebrew.

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MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Valerie Remillard

Name: Valerie Remillard

Age: 23 | Height: 5’9″ | St-Félix-de-Valois, QC

Valerie was born in a small village in Quebec. It is a determined girl who does everything to achieve his dreams. Soon graduate nursing Valerie aspires to improve the university level.

She has a talent she has been practicing for several years: the song. She also earned a degree in Performing Arts during which she could show her talent during a tour. Valerie is a model.

Valerie made in recent years volunteering to help to organizations working for children and a senior center where she made the zoo-therapy. His philosophy in life is to be yourself, that every dream if we really believe we will achieve. We are the master of our lives.

Miss Universe Canada is an achievement for her. It’s a chance to project ideas of a strong woman and determined to exceed the limits. Become Miss Universe Canada for her would be an honor!!!

Sponsored by: BOSTON PIZZA de Joliette, La Famille Rémillard, Coiffure Karine Laroche, Centre de Santé Magali Beaulieu Inc., Family and Friends

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)

I speak French it’s my native language . I understand and speak English well

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MISS UNIVERSE CANADA 2011 CONTESTANT - Trisha Vergo

Name: Trisha Vergo

Age: 25 | Height: 5’6″ | Cold Lake, AB

Trisha is an energetic, outgoing and caring individual. She believes in putting family first and is very thankful for the role that her family has played in making her the hard working and ambitious woman she is today.

Born in Edmonton and raised in northern Alberta’s Cold Lake she is proud to call Canada her home.

After graduating high school Trisha continued her education in Hanceville, Alabama USA studying her Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Upon returning to Canada she went a different direction and began working in Real Estate.

After three years she is the Office Manager of a Real Estate Investment Company in Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up she enjoyed dancing jazz, ballet, tap and folk and uses her dance back round to teach dance fitness classes evenings and weekends.

She enjoys leading an active lifestyle and in her spare time she is studying to become AFLCA certified in group exercise leadership.

Trish has a kind heart and believes that everyone can make a difference for positive change. She has volunteered with the Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse, The Edmonton Food Bank, Canadian Blood Services/One Match Stem Cell and Marrow Network and American Red Cross.

Growing up on acreage in a rural community Trish has always had an affinity for animals and is a member of PETA and the Soi Dog Foundation. She hopes to one day adopt a dog to Canada from the organization that helps abused and abandoned cats and dogs in Thailand.

In addition to dancing, Trish enjoys travelling, swimming, snowboarding, creating culinary sensations in the kitchen and making people laugh. Her favourite night of the week is Monday as she gets to catch up with Grammy and Gramps over supper. Her passion for life keeps her pretty busy when she isn’t on the go you can find her curled up reading a book or watching the Food Network.

Sponsored by:

Crystal’s Bridal, Joanne Halldorson Royal LePage Cold Lake, Master & Master Real Estate Edmonton, Tangles Hair Salon Cold Lake, Royal LePage Northern Lights Cold Lake, Louise Johnson Sutton Cold Lake, EK Designs, Shameless Accessories, Family and Friends.

Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)

English

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