Age: 19 | Height: 5’10″ | Calgary, AB
Tina Grant is a very vibrant, energetic and positive individual. She comes from a mixed background of Guyanese, Spanish and Ukrainian. This born and raised Calgarian lives a very active life style as health and being well balanced are very important to her.
This artist can be found sewing and designing as fashion designing is her passion. This passion began at the early age of 12 and has continued since. She loves all forms of art and is always creating something.
Tina is currently enrolled in fashion design courses in Calgary and is a hopeful prospective student at Ryerson University. She is also into the performing arts. She has appeared in a Tide Acti-Lift commercial, as well as several charity fashions shows.
In her spare time you will find Tina skateboarding, snowboarding, being active outdoors, and always cracking jokes. In 2008, Tina competed in an all females skateboard competition called “See Jane and Skate”. She placed second in her category.
Tina is very much the adventurous type and is always willing to try something that she is absolutely scared of. Last summer she went skydiving and is now hooked and would love to someday be a skydiving instructor. She believes that pushing your limits allows you to find out what you’re capable of.
Tina’s philosophy in life is ”it doesn’t matter who you are, or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you, always.”
Sponsored by: By Justin Seth, Afrikana Beauty Supplies and Salon, Kris Labelle Presents, Jungle Strength Inc., White Cedar Photography, Kane Keller, Elisa Choi (nutritionist), Jake Purves, The Stem Support, Pumped Shoes, Family and Friends.
Languages spoken Fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language)
English
What would be your “dream job” in life?
My dream job in life would be to be a Fashion Designer. I want to eventually own my own store as well. I also want to open up a non-profit performing arts organization. Which allows under privileged youth to utilize their creativity and passion and develop their skills.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
My first Job I ever had was when I was 13. I worked at the Calgary Stampede sweeping garbage.
Where is the most interesting place you have been?
In February of 2010 I travelled to Trinidad & Tobago. It was amazing to see the beautiful landscaped and beaches. But what I loved the most was the people. Their way of life is so positive and easy-going. No matter how difficult things in life were for them they always had a smile on their face and a no worries attitude. The people I met there were so giving and kind. I learned a lot from the people there and bring that out in my everyday life.
What is your philosophy of/in life?
“The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you’re willing to work.”
