AGE: 21 | HEIGHT: 5'8" | HOMETOWN: ST-FELIX-DE-VALOIS, QC

Valerie grew up in a small village and was always surrounded by people who have helped her to achieve her dreams. Having a great artistic sense, Valerie followed 6 years of voice lessons, art classes and dramatic arts. She’s a model who also does volunteer work and help for the causes that she holds dear. She currently works in International Hotel Management.

Valerie feels that contact with people is primordial. Valerie is a volunteer in a center for seniors where she visits each week for Zoo Therapy with her pet dog. She is a person who likes to keep informed about what's happening in the world, being very personable she would like to travel and have the opportunity to participate in multiple humanitarian events.

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Are you currently a student? If yes, where? Area of study:
I am currently at home to finish my college degree in science, to point me to the university in education or social work

Are you currently employed? If yes, what is your occupation?
I work at Boston Pizza as a waitress-barmaid

Have you completed secondary school? If yes, where?
I graduated high school in L'Érablière High School

Have you completed university/college? If yes, where?
I finished a college degree in humanities

Have you completed any technical/professional school? If yes, where? What subject?
I have a degree in performing arts (singing, experience of the scene ... etc.)

Languages spoken fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)
French
English (I understand English but I don't speak very well but it's ok)

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc).
2 years of Drama - acting classes
7 years of music classes (singing)
Diction class

In what sports, if any, have you participated and how long have you participated in each sport?
Basketball: It is an option in my college education
Soccer 1 year

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.
High School: École Secondaire de l'Érablière: Graduated in 2004-2005
College: Cégep Régional de Lanaudière à Joliette and I finish my degree at home with college distance for April 2009


What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Several fundraising for Opération Enfants-Soleil
Participation in a fashion to Jeunesse J'écoute
Participation in a fundraising event for an organization helping children in the terminal phase
I volunteer at a center for elderly (Zoothérapie)

What would be your "dream job" in life?
My dream job would of course have every day new challenges. This would be a job that combines personality, intelligence, charisma and presence! I always wanted a job where donating my time to help children would be especially my priority! Overall my dream job would focus on mutual, perseverance and the beauty of seeing people smile after a little help.

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life? Why?
In my life, I would say that several people have influenced. Every person we encounter influence our lives constantly from birth, and this is my opinion ever since. But a person who has influenced a part of my life and pushed me to speak and build what I am today is my drama teacher Anne-Marie, who helped me overcome my embarrassment and have a little more confidence in me.

What is the proudest personal accomplishment (other than being in this or any other beauty pageant competition)
My personal pride would be that no matter what happens in life I darken and I am 110%!!!!! I remain positive and I keep smiling

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My career ambition is to finish my university studies and work to help people.
My goal is to be traveling to teach in developing countries or work for social services and finally find a home for every child who is handed to the government. For that I look philosophically forward to each day and learn a little more each day to be ready in a few years.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I grew up in a small village called St-Felix-de-Valois that has about three thousand habitants. I had a happy childhood. My parents have always done everything for me to realize my dream and ensure that I develop my general knowledge during my childhood. I was a child extremely shy and reserved, and then one day I meet someone who told me great embarrassment that I only harm myself. Since I always try to maximize the experience that adrenaline pushed my limits!

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
I worked a few years during my adolescence in a plastics factory where I was machine operator who worked plastic.
I also worked in a grocery store as charcutière.


List any volunteering you have done.
I volunteer at a center for elderly (zoothérapie)
Volunteer for fashion show,
Volunteer to raise funds for telethons,
Volunteer for a Christmas concert in a residence for elderly

Where is the most interesting place you have been?
I have not had the chance to make numerous trips but I made one a few years ago that was very memorable. I visited Paris and the castles. The architecture, incredible talent of the people there are many decades is simply sublime. I loved seeing other cultures, visit the castles where many people had gone before me was magical! I hope in the future to be able to travel extensively.

What makes you unique and different from the other contestants?
For me this is not a competition but rather a golden opportunity to evolve and push my limits. For me simplicity, charisma, authenticity and surpassing oneself represents me and that is what differentiates me! Miss Universe to me this is Canada! For me at this stage of my life it would be a real honour to represent my country as a model.

What is your philosophy of/in life?
Remain to be yourself, live your life plain and keep your head up to the trials of life! Always find the goals and growing challenges. Dream, because life is nothing without them.

What do you hope to be doing in 10 years?
Having a stable job, travel, have my family and be happy!!!!!!!

Is there anything you would like to tell us about yourself? Something unique that has happened to you? Some interesting thing about you?
I am a person who loves life. To me a purpose. I am ready and more determined than ever to move forward in life!!!!!! Finally the words that represent me the most are: smile, natural and determined!


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