AGE: 24 | HEIGHT: 5'10" | HOMETOWN: ST-LAMBERT, QC

Livia was born in Romania, in a small town called Craiova. Her family moved to Canada when she was twelve years old. She lived on The South Shore of Montreal up until recently when she moved to Montreal to pursue her studies.

Livia is currently doing a Bachelor of Commerce at Concordia University and also majoring in Finance. Her ambition is to get her trader license and possibly work for the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

When she is not busy studying for her demanding courses Livia likes to play indoor tennis or workout at a gym.

Sponsored by: Family and Friends.


 

IN WHAT SPORTS IF ANY, HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN EACH SPORT?
I've never been part of a specific sport team. But I've always enjoyed team sports such as volleyball. I also like to play tennis and badminton.


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 ANY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION YOU RECEIVED?

- ANTOINE BROSSARD HIGH SCHOOL(I received my High School Diploma)
- CHAMPLAIN REGIONAL COLLEGE/ I received my DEC in Creative Arts/ 3D Animation
- CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY/ currently studying in COMMERCE/ FINANCE


WHAT CHARITY/CHARITIES HAVE YOU SUPPORTED WITH TIME AND/ OR RESOURCES OVER PAST TWO YEARS?

I always had to work and pay for my school and my transportation therefore I never was able to support a charity. But I would definitely support many of them including Children's Wish Foundation.


WHAT WOULD BE YOUR "DREAM JOB" IN LIFE?
My dream job is to work on Wall Street at the New York Stock Exchange as a trader.


NAME ONE PERSON, OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE MOST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? WHY?

Perry Harris is a good friend who has always encouraged me to pursue my goals. He is a successful business man, very classy and very smart. What I like most about him is that he is humble and generous and he inspires me to be the same.


WHAT IS THE PROUDEST PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT(OTHER THAN BEING IN THIS OR ANY OTHER BEAUTY PAGEANT
COMPETITION)

The proudest personal accomplishment I have done was to always dare and push for the things I wanted. I wanted to study in arts because I have the talent and so I did. I wanted to be a flight attendant so I got my Diploma and I did that as well. Finally I wanted to study in Commerce and Finance at Concordia University and I did that as well.


WHAT IS YOUR CAREER AMBITION AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING OR PLAN TO DO TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOAL?
My career ambition is to learn all there is to know about the stock market and to work with a multitude of people in order to excel at my future job.


DESCRIBE WHERE YOU WERE RAISED AND WHAT YOUR CHILDHOOD WAS LIKE.
I was raised in a small town called Craiova. I was a little tomboy till I was twelve. I was always outside playing volleyball, doing gymnastics like Nadia Comaneci. I always had a passion for math and the Arts. Overall I was a very active girl who was full of energy and who was always eager to learn new things.


LIST ANY INTERESTING OR UNUSUAL JOBS YOU MAY HAVE HAD?
I already was a receptionist in a medical clinic. Also I was a flight attendant for Air Canada Jazz.


LIST ANY VOLUNTEERING YOU HAVE DONE
I used to work with my dad delivering newspapers when we first came to Canada . It was the only job he could get for that time. I used to rollerblade and help my dad deliver newspapers.


WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER CONTESTANTS?
I believe I am almost like everyone else just trying to make the best to make myself and my parents proud. What makes me unique is my ambition and drive to learn and excel at any goal I give myself.


WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF/IN LIFE?
My philosophy in life is to always give my best and never stop pushing for what I want in life.I always try to see things in an optimistic way and appreciate everything I have.


WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE DOING IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years I hope to be the peak of my career and also raise the two children that I would like to have when I get married.


IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF? SOMETHING UNIQUE THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU?
SOME INTERESTING THING ABOUT YOU?

I think the most unique thing about me is the way I am able to change direction in my life. I believe we can always get up from any tragedy. Whenever bad things happen I believe things could always get worse so one should never feel sorry for themselves.
Life is a great gift we must treasure it, respect it and make the most out of it.



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