AGE: 23 | HEIGHT: 5'8" | HOMETOWN: LAVAL, QC

A born business woman, Annie knew from an early age that she wanted to become part of the financial world. She opens her mind to several fields of interest such as fashion, cosmetology as well as investments.

Being of a curious nature has brought her to travel to many countries, going from Dominican Republic to France and Italy as well as USA and Dubai, UAE. Annie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping a healthy lifestyle by hitting the gym daily.

Annie is from Quebec and is a mix of Lebanese, Greek, Irish and Canadian Descent, hence her intriguing looks and passion for travel.

Sponsored by: Family and Friends.


 

Are you currently a student? If yes, where? Area of study:
No

Are you currently employed? If yes, what is your occupation?
Yes, back office Customer Service Officer with a Canadian Bank.

Have you completed secondary school? If yes, where?
Yes, International School of Laval.

Have you completed university/college? If yes, where?
Yes, HEC – University of Montreal.

Have you completed any technical/professional school? If yes, where? What subject?
No.

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

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc).
Synchronized Swimming
Piano Lessons

In what sports, if any, have you participated and how long have you participated in each sport?
Synchronized Swimming – 3 years

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
International School of Laval – High School Diploma – Graduation date June 2002
Montmorency College in Laval – College Diploma – Graduation date May 2004
HEC/University of Montreal – Bachelor of Commerce, major in Finance – Graduation date April 2007

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

What would be your "dream job" in life?
Fashion Buyer for a high end store

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life?  Why?
Caroline, my best friend, who has been battling Leukemia over the last two years while still completing University studies to become an Engineer.

What is the proudest personal accomplishment (other than being in this or any other beauty pageant competition)
Graduating from University at age 21 with a Finance Bachelor and finding a job in my field a month after.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
To reach higher levels in the finance field, possibly in the fashion industry or cosmetology. I plan on concentrating on getting as much experience as I can in my field of work while upgrading my education.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in a loving family with an older brother. My parents took us to many countries around the world while emphasizing the need to get a graduate degree at an early age to ensure a proper career.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
Makeup Artist
Chanel Perfume Saleslady
Retail Salesperson

List any volunteering you have done.
Community Services to help mentally/physically challenged children to get around school, and entertainment activities for the elderly in a nursing home.

Where is the most interesting place you have been?
Dubai, UAE

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
My bi-cultural background makes not only my looks different but implies a very open mind eager to discover the world. I got my University Degree at age 21, and work in a men’s world which is finance and currently hold a good position at a Canadian Bank.

What is your philosophy of/in life?
Seize the day, make the most of it and be proud of what you achieved.

What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
I hope to have a nice family and teach them to set goals for themselves in their life. I’ll still be working in the Finance field applied to the Fashion Industry.

Is there anything you would like to tell us about yourself?  Something unique that has happened to you?  Some interesting thing about you?
People say I am constantly smiling and very energetic. I know how to see the good things in life and that keeps me very happy.


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