About Ana: Ana Zotovic was born in Serbia and Montenegro and moved to Toronto in 1993 with her parents and twin brother. She is an enthusiastic University of Toronto student who is double-majoring in Psychology and Women’s Studies and minoring in Italian at the St. George Campus. She hopes to finish her Masters and Doctorate in Psychology and become a psychologist later on in life. She is enrolled in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition as well, a two-year program with which she will get certified as a Holistic Nutritionist.

In her spare time, she volunteers at the Sunnybrook Hospital in the Veterans’ Ward. She helps in the Music Therapy Program and encourages patients to play instruments, sing and express any emotional pain through song.

Interests: Ana is a very active person, who likes living life to fullest. Beach volleyball is one of her passions. She loves snorkeling, deep sea diving and anything that involves water. She also loves to read, to go out and most of all, spend time with her friends and family.

What is the craziest thing you have done?

Last summer, while I was vacationing on the Adriatic Coast, I jumped off of a 7 meter cliff with my friend into extremely shallow waters filled with sea urchins.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over the past two years?

I volunteered in the veterans' ward of Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospital last year. I came there once a week for 5 months and helped out veterans in the Music Therapy Program. I donate money to the Salvation Army and my family has always donated clothes to shelters.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

I would like to work either as a neuropsychologist or a child psychologist. I want to be there for kids who have troubled childhoods and help them in any way possible. The human psyche is incredibly fascinating to me, so any job in the field of psychology would make me happy.

Name one accomplishment (in addition to being a Miss Universe Canada contestant) that makes you especially proud.

I am very proud that at the age of 17 I was one of the youngest students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade. I graduated from high school when I was 17 and went there to study for a year.

What is the most important thing you want people to know about you?

I am a very warm and passionate person, and I put my heart into everything I do. I take pride in the morals and values my family has taught me, and I greatly respect the people that have made me who I am today.

What is your favorite movie, song, sport, and food?

Movie- "The Land Before Time" and "RENT"

Sport- Volleyball

Song- ""Can't take my eyes of you" and "Concrete and Clay"

Food- tiramisu

What would you like to accomplish if you win the Miss Universe Canada title?

I would like to be Canada's ambassador and show the world how beautiful this country really is. I want to be a positive role model for women and girls and show them that it is their inner beauty - their intelligence, their kindness, and their compassion - that makes them powerful and beautiful.

I would like to help the less fortunate in Canada (to get the homeless off the streets, for instance) and to work with international humanitarian organizations to help those suffering in Third World countries. It has been devastating for me to watch and not be able to do anything as thousands of lives have been lost and many more changed forever for the worse around the world as the result of the many natural disasters that have struck in recent years. I would consider it a pleasure and an honor to help those who are in need. I truly believe that a little good will goes a long way.

A motto that has served you as inspiration.

Happiness is a journey, not a destination" by Souza.


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