Finalist Miss Canada 2025

Hi there! My name is Gianna Marie.

I am 24 years old and I currently reside in Red Deer, Alberta.

I was born in Surrey British Columbia.

My mother is Canadian through so many generations and my father is from Fiji so I am a first generation Canadian on his side.
From an early age I have always wanted to “help people”, that was always my answer when someone would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up.

So I took the routes of becoming a police officer which I attended justice studies. I soon realized that wasn’t the best way for me to make a difference in the world.

Then I took the EMR and medical route and wanted to become and paramedic, I did half of my EMR studies and soon after I was hospitalized for my mental health.

I then returned to school and took a pre trades course and did a part of a plumbing apprenticeship in Sylvan Lake. I then realized I wasn’t cut out for the trades.

Finally I found fire fighting, my true passion. The adrenaline coupled with the ability to make a difference in peoples everyday lives was right up my ally.

I have attended Basketball Provincials with my Highschool senior team and we won the sportsmanship banner and award.
Kindness is the cornerstone of my character and that has been engraved in me since I can remember by my family, friends and community.
I am a huge advocate against addiction and substance abuse as well.

I have seen first hand what addiction coupled with mental health problems can cause and I believe as a society it is our job to help and overcome these problems together.

I am a huge mental health advocate swell. Having been diagnosed with Bi Polar A and ADHD and having dealt with my own mental health and hospitalizations.

I think I am currently in a place where I believe I can be an advocate for young girls and help other girls and women just like me.
I’ am currently enrolled in a University Transfer course in the Arts for Political Sciences. I am passionate about making a difference in our society and politics.

I believe I can best make a difference if I become a politician so I can go right to the source of the problems of our society.
I have always been very interested in social studies and anthropology.
I’ve always loved people and loved learning how we work as a species.

The reason I want to be Miss. Canada is because I am true Canadian who takes pride in her country and sees the potential we can be as a country.
I want to be a strong voice and platform for young girls and a sounding board for them.

I believe if I’m able to be apart of this amazing experience I can be a role model for so many Canadians just like me.