Mina celebrated her birthday earlier this week. A few days after today’s paper hits the newsstand she will be headed to India to audition for the Miss Universe India 2015 pageant. Incidentally, organizers are permitting non-resident women of Indian heritage to compete in this year’s pageant.
She has steadily gained experience nationally and internationally by competing in the following pageants: Miss Asian Pacific Canada 2013, Miss Universe Canada 2014 and the World’s Next Top Model 2014. She views the opportunity as an honor to represent Indo-Canadian women. Mina wasn’t sure of how many other non-residents have been selected internationally. However, she told me organizers have picked 100 contestants by travelling to every state in India. The audition will be held on September 20th and 20 contestants will be selected to vie for the title by appearing on the Miss Diva reality TV show. Contestants will be presented with daily challenges and one woman will be eliminated each episode until Miss Universe India is crowned.
Lastly, Mina is 1st generation Indo-Canadian. She was born on Vancouver Island, travelled to India once before and she’s fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi. When invited to speak, she enjoys using her pageant platform to encourage young girls to pursue their dreams and passions alongside their careers.
Mina’s look was styled by R!c:
Blouse: Forever 21
Skirt: Party Skirt from Mine & Yours Boutique
Purse & Heels: Aldo
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