What is the craziest thing you have ever
done?
I competed in a dance marathon. I danced for about
8 hours straight. I was disqualified for stopping
to tie my shoe.
What charities have you supported with your
time and/or resources over the past two years?
November 2004 Town of San Pedro de Macoris (Dominican
Republic): Participated in events to raise funds for
the affected areas of the hurricane Jeannie and took
donations of food and toys to the kids in the orphanage.
Visited the patients in the hospital and the homes
of people affected by the hurricane.
April 2005 Fashion Against Poverty: Participated in
fashion show to raise funds for poor women in South
America.
June 2005 Betsalem Charitable Organization: Participated
in fashion show to raise funds for poor children in
Colombia.
August 2005 Sick Kids Hospital: Donated toys for the
sick kids
August 2005 Breast Cancer: Raised funds by personally
asking businesses and individuals for donations.
October 2005 San Lorenzo Community Church: Participated
in a radio marathon by hosting a show to raise funds
for the people affected by the hurricane in El Salvador,
Mexico and Guatemala.
November 2005 Mujer: An organization to promote the
integral Development of Latin-American Women: Assisted
in the organization of a forum as a response to many
violent events happening in Toronto.
What would be your dream job?
My dream job would be to work with people with similar
interests and work on projects that can really change
other people’s life. A job that gives me the
opportunity to change somebody’s life for the
better, which can help me reach all my potential and
at the same time contribute to society, would definitely
make it my dream job. I truly believe becoming Miss
Universe Canada is certainly a job that falls within
the description of my dream job.
Name one personal accomplishment that makes
you especially proud.
As soon as I graduated from college with honours
and receiving the highest number of awards in the
accounting department, I found a permanent job related
to my field, was able save enough money to purchase
a home with my father and during this time I became
Miss Hispanidad 2004.
What is the most important thing you want
people to know about you?
I am a person who finds beauty in everybody’s
flaws. I am a simple, peaceful person. I like to give
people more than what they expect and do it happily
and with pleasure. I believe selfishness will only
lead to failure in life.
What is your favourite movie, song, sport,
and food?
Movie: Like Water for Chocolate
Song: “There is a Hero” by Mariah Carey
Sport: Soccer and Volleyball
Food: Seafood
What would you like to accomplish if you
win the Miss Universe Canada title?
I would like to represent proudly the country that
welcomed my family and millions of other immigrants
with open arms. I want to showcase the multiculturalism
as a source of unity and pride. I want Canadians to
appreciate the rich and diverse roots of our country,
and broadened our understanding of the contributions
generations of immigrants have made to Canada.
I would also like to raise awareness on different
issues such as:
Promoting Education
Promoting gender equality and empowering women
Improving maternal health
Combating HIV/AIDS
Contributing to environmental sustainability
A motto that has served you as inspiration?
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
