AGE: 19 | HEIGHT: 5'7" | HOMETOWN: VAUDREUIL-ORION, QC

Sarah is Canadian born with Iranian and Belgian roots, which helped her develop skills and interests in languages and cultural traditions. She aspires to achieve a professional career in singing, acting or modeling. She is sociable, lovable and a kind person. She cherishes family values and respects others.

One of her desirable goals in life is equality for women and minorities in every walk of life. She enjoys helping and feels at ease while volunteering in her community.

Sponsored by: Sunny's Restaurant Bar - Vaudreuil Dorion, Lise Watier Institute - Laval, Sir Winston Churchill Pub - Montreal, Family and Friends.


 

Are you currently a student? If yes, where? Area of study:
Yes
École des Belles Rives
Vandreuil

Have you completed secondary school? If yes, where?
École des Belles Rives
In order to attend college in September 2009, I am finishing a higher level in math.


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

-English
-French

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc).
-Dancing (Ballet, Tap Dancing, Hip Pop)
-Singing (Classic, Pop, Opera etc...)
-Baladi

In what sports, if any, have you participated and how long have you participated in each sport?
-Figure Skating (6 years)
-Swimming (4 years)
-Soccer (1 year)
-Gymnastic (1year)

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.
École des belles rives


What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Centre d'action Lasalle (for disabled people)
Ste-Anne Hospital (veterans)
Nutrition Animal Shelter Valleyfield

What would be your "dream job" in life?
Having a career in music (singing, dancing, acting, producing)

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life? Why?
My grandmother. She has inspired me because of her courage to survive war at age 14 in Belgium.
Back in her country she was a dancer, she loved art, poetry and music. She has the most beautiful personality and she loves people.

What is the proudest personal accomplishment (other than being in this or any other beauty pageant competition)
Being chosen in a singing group with a known producer in Montreal.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
Psychologist, I am finishing my math to attend college in human science.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in a quiet hometown with my parents and my little brother, which permitted me to develop my inner group spirit and generous personality with others. Also practiced all my favourite sports.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
I worked at age 16 in a boutique with baby clothing.

List any volunteering you have done.
Animal shelters
Centre d'action Lasalle (disabled people)
Veterans Hospital in Ste-Anne-de Bellevue

Where is the most interesting place you have been?
Mayan Riviera ruins in Mexico

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
-I have roots from Belgium and Iran
-I am very sociable and don't feel good about judging others

What is your philosophy of/in life?
My life is what I make of it. What I do with the raw material of my life is up to me. I must choose to achieve and enjoy. I must decide what I want to achieve and then go after it. My achievements will be an expression of what I consider important. I want to express my values through my work and through my other achievements.


What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
I hope to have a family and to be successful in my career.

Is there anything you would like to tell us about yourself?
I'm an optimistic person. I enjoy team work. I find life not easy, but I'm making the best out of it.

Something unique that has happened to you?
When I was age 4, I was touched by an Angel; Celine Dion was at the opening of her restaurant in Vaudreuil-Dorion. I brought her a red rose and I was so lucky to end up in front of her through the big crowd and all the bodyguards. She picked me up and gave me a hug. I felt blessed. I remember telling my mother the moment felt so magical. From that occasion, I began to develop a passion for singing.

Some interesting thing about you?
I am very friendly and I like people. I don't have any preconception about others.

 


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