The 59th Annual Miss Universe® Canada Pageant. 62 Delegates from across Canada will compete for the title of Miss Universe® Canada 2010 on Wednesday June 2nd and Friday June 4th, 2010.
The contestants will attend Pageant activities and spend time getting to know each other, rehearsing for the show, and visiting Toronto and the surrounding area.
Meet the 62 contestants competing for the title of Miss Universe Canada 2010. The competition will take place at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre.
Mariana Valente, Miss Universe Canada 2009 will crown her successor at the end of the pageant.
Katie Starke - Miss Universe Canada 2010 Candidate
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Name: Katie Starke
Age: 19
Height: 5'11"
Hometown: Uxbridge
Katie was born Canada Day and has lived in Uxbridge, Ontario her whole life. She is currently in her 2nd year at York University where she is on a full academic and athletic scholarship. Once Katie graduates with her undergraduate degree in business she plans to continue her education further and complete her Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Successful businesswomen like Susan Arnold have inspired Katie to value education and set high goals for her future.
On top of education Katie also values her family. She is the oldest of 4 siblings and believes that being the eldest has truly taught her the meaning of being a role model. Each day Katie strives to lead by example by being a strong, independent and hard working woman. She feels very proud and fortunate to live in a country where women are valued and given equal opportunities to pursue their dreams. Katie believes today’s women can be anything they want to be.
Katie’s favourite activities include playing hockey, which she has played since she was eight years old. Her hard work and practice over the years has earned her an athletic scholarship at York University to play on the Women’s Ice Hockey team. She also enjoys: yoga, hiking, running, biking and swimming. Being active and physically fit is an important aspect of each and every day. In the near future, Katie plans to run a marathon.
Other interests include charity work. In particular, Katie enjoys supporting causes that directly affect women such as women’s cancers and women’s shelters.
In 2008, Katie was crowed Miss Teen Canada – World and now hopes to be able to represent Canada as Miss Universe Canada 2010; it would be a great honour and a dream come true.
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