One of the competitors who will be vying for the title of Miss Universe Canada 2023, is from Delta.
Nathalie Low, 18, will be competing for the national title next month in Richmond. The Miss Universe Canada 2023 Vancouver event takes place at the River Rock Casino, Aug. 17 and 19.
Low, who has lived on a berry farm her whole life, just graduated from Delta Secondary.
She wants to become a professional songwriter and singer and already has written an original score to a documentary she just produced titled, indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit People in Canada.
The documentary includes quotes and clips from indigenous people about the treatment they have received in Canada, according to a Miss Universe Canada profile.
The documentary follows the colonization of Canada to the present day and the effect that it has had on indigenous people.
“It’s important to amplify and shine a light on others’ voices, and I am proud of being able to do that in such a large manner,” Low said.
She also adds that her cousin, Michelle Voyageur, who she interviewed for her film, had an impact on her life. Her cousin shared her story and gave insight into the challenges faced by indigenous people in Canada.
“Her positivity, kindness, and bravery give me courage, strength, and hope. I strive to follow in her footsteps of leadership,” Low said.
Low also has been a competitive dancer and has also figure skated and played field hockey, volleyball and soccer and is also the founder of Hot Girl Guide, a podcast that mixes science, spirituality and personal experience to give people the knowledge they need to take control of their lives.
In her profile, Low also lists throwing cards as her most unusual talent. She and her sister watched the movie Now You See Me, one summer and watched many YouTube videos.
“I finally mastered throwing cards with the flick of my wrist,” she said.
At 18, she is one of the youngest national semi-finalists in the competition. The winner of the evening on Aug. 19 will be named Miss Universe Canada and compete in the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador in December.
As part of the Miss Universe competition, semi-finalists are required to fundraise.
She is raising money for SOS Children’s Villages and has made her own bracelet line called Ocean Views where all proceeds go towards vulnerable women and children across Latin America.
Low is hosting a fundraiser with SOS Children’s Villages, for Miss Universe Canada, at the picnic shelter at Centennial Beach, on Aug. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Look for the pink Barbie Bingo banner.
