Abbygail Acham

Age: 24

Interest/ Hobbies:
Singing, Dancing, Hairdressing, Reading, Writing, Finding ways (big or small) to change the world.

Philosophy:
One of the most important things that you can do in your life is becoming aware of who you are and accepting yourself as you discover who that person is.

What has the pageant done for you?
The pageant has introduced me to some of the most beautiful, talented and diverse women and young ladies that I have ever met. This is the greatest benefit that I have gained from this amazing experience. I am truly appreciative of this opportunity and all that I have obtained from this journey towards discovering my true beauty as a plus size woman.

Krysia Gasiorek Scherlinger

Age: 25

Interest/ Hobbies:
am in my last stages of my doctors degree therefore most of the time I am studying, I also like to participate in tennis as well as other sports, volunteering at local community centres and helping the Catholic Youth Organization, reading (economics, financial peer reviewed articles), and dancing.

Philosophy:
I am truly passionate by the following quote; Martin Luther King Jr. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”  I believe Miss Canada Plus lets plus size women stand up for the issues that truly matter to them, as well as show their external and internal beauty.

What has the pageant done for you?
MCPP has showed me that attractiveness has no boundaries.   It has stimulated me to distinguish my internal beauty, by heartening well being and strength through a sense of insertion in the world of fashion and magnificence.  
I also met great friends who accept me for who I am, and I am hopefully able to give this experience to the Mini Miss Canada contestants.

Akelia Ellington

Age: 28

Interest/ Hobbies:
I love to sing, dance, exercise, travel, bake, read and shop. I enjoy helping those in need and sharing in any way that I can.

Philosophy:
If you truly love, respect yourself & possess a genuine heart, then those around you will have no choice but to love & respect you as well. Perception is everything.

What has the pageant done for you?
This has been an honour and a blessing. At a time when I needed it most, this experience has brought me out of my shell by making me a stronger and more confident woman. Because of this experience, I don’t just want to be a role model; I believe that I am one. With all of the tools, skills and knowledge I've learned about the beauty of a curvaceous body, I am extremely proud to be representing the plus size woman.

Susie-Ann Sheree Holt

Age: 21

Interest/ Hobbies:
Poetry, Photography and Make-up Artistry

Philosophy:
Strength comes through adversity.
I hope to remind plus sized woman that

“Beauty is how a woman carries her self,
In the assurity of her steps,
In the bountiful sway of her hips
She is always Beautiful.”

What has the pageant done for you?
The pagaent has allowed me to be a part of an unique experience. An experience that has lead me to meet new people much like myself. Where we can come together and learn more about our selves as individuals and life skills that will better prepare us for future endeavours.

 

Annika Reid

Age: 24

Interest/ Hobbies:
My daughter, Working with children and youth, as well as fashion designing for plus sized women.

Philosophy:
Take from life what you can, embrace the good and the bad and use them as lessons and guidelines. Life is a gift and should be cherished.

What has the pageant done for you?
Working with the MCPP organization has allowed me to enhance my talents and embrace my beauty and intellect without having to hide behind my size. This is a wonderful organization which is helping to dispel the myth that plus sized women are not beautiful and unintelligent individuals, I am just happy to be apart of the movement.

Stephanie Elizabeth Conover

Age: 22

Interest/ Hobbies:
Graduated university for the performing arts in ‘06. Other hobbies include painting, reading, knitting, making custom jewellery and clothing, horseback riding, skiing, yoga, reiki and tarot.

Philosophy:
Destiny is not a matter of CHANCE but a matter of CHOICE.

What has the pageant done for you?
The pageant has given me exposure to continue to break down the negative stereotypes that prevent voluptuous women from having a more extensive place in the entertainment industry.

Brooke Ferreira

Age: 23

Interest/ Hobbies:
My hobbies include art, photography, shopping and spending lots of time with close friends and family.  I have a deep passion for children and animals.  I have been involved in many fundraiser events to help children with special needs and to help rescue abused animals.

Philosophy:
My motto's in life are do on to others as you would like them to do onto you and believe in yourself because you can do anything.

What has the pageant done for you?
Up to this point the Pageant has given me the confidence to truly believe in myself.  I look forward to working 150% to become queen and look forward to the pageant in October.

Kadeane Candace Martin

Age: 19

Interest/ Hobbies:
Writing, playing volleyball, tending to children, and travelling.

Philosophy:
Being BIG, has never been boring. Understanding what makes you who you are, and that no one has the ability to make you feel less than you’re worth, is what makes you beautiful and confident both inside and out.

What has the pageant done for you?
The pageant has taught, this once sneaker loving lady, how to walk in heels, how to swing my hips according to my body, how to position myself when sitting, stepping up my etiquette, and so much more. That has allowed me to build the extra confidence I strived for, but could not obtain on my own. I went from thinking I’m pretty, to knowing I’m beautiful, and for that I thank the pageants founders, contestants, and speakers.

Channon Aleisha Litchmore

Age: 21

Interest/ Hobbies:
Reading, singing, dancing, watching movies, writing poetry, listening to music.

Philosophy:
In order to achieve your goals in life, you must be determined to work hard!

What has the pageant done for you?
This pageant has allowed me to accept who I am and how I look in a positive manner. Also this pageant has been a stepping stone in me becoming the woman I aspire to be.