AGE: 18 | HEIGHT: 5'8" | HOMETOWN: TORONTO

Natalie Ast is an 18 year old first year student at Ryerson University. She is in the journalism program and aspires to be a fashion journalist like her idol, Jeanne Beker.  Natalie loves to practice her French, write and paint and is inspired by her mother and late grandfather who were both artists.  In high school, she was a self-professed ‘drama kid’ and actively lead in both the Art and Drama council.  As a result, she worked with the African Medical Research Foundation, and in her spare time raises money for, and promotes various animal charities in her community.  She founded the Visual Arts Council which was key for arts awareness, an issue Natalie believes passionately in. 

Since the age of three, she has been in the Russian Vaganova method ballet training, as well as Latin and flamenco over the past few years.  As a kid, Natalie was shy, and introverted, but through the arts, has since developed as a public speaker and a colourful personality. Her personal growth is testament to why she strongly believes in education in the arts.  Natalie’s place is performing, whether it is dancing or acting, she loves the energy of the stage and wants to continue developing her passion.  In the future, Natalie would love to open a performing arts school to instil confidence and culture in children.

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