Bianca Sophia Carelli
Height: 5’8
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Languages: English, French
Occupation: Sports Entertainer
Born in Mississauga, Ontario, Bianca Sophia Carelli is making history as the most ethnically diverse woman to ever compete for the worldwide leader in sports entertainment. Of equal parts Italian, Pakistani, Finnish, and Métis descent, Bianca perfectly embodies the diversity of Canada.
From a young age, Bianca has honed her skills in the entertainment industry. She has taken part in live theater performances, numerous improvisation competitions, and 10+ years of competitive dance—winning multiple awards for her performances. As a host for a popular G.T.A. media outlet, Bianca was also featured in food and entertainment segments which were broadcasted weekly. As a female sports entertainer in a male dominated industry, Bianca calls upon her experience as she portrays her television character “Arianna Grace”. Much like the real-life Bianca, her character Arianna is a sophisticated, self-confident competitor whom always stands up for what she believes is right, advocates for kindness, and speaks up for those without a voice.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the key to success for Bianca, and she strives to encourage others to achieve the balance necessary to maintain their mental health and body positivity. As a graduate of Western University, Bianca holds a passion for biological sciences as well as the arts. When she is not working, Bianca enjoys volunteering, spending time outdoors, and frequents galleries or theater performances. Her dream in life is to help make the world a better place in any way she can, from something as small as a smile to something as large as her dream to open a non-profit art facility for youth to explore the arts.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
I enjoy frequenting museums, art exhibits, reading science news, and engaging in healthy active living. I love spending time in nature, cooking, reading, and volunteering in my community.
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
- Dance training: 10 years competitive dancer (ballet, acro, hiphop, jazz, musical theater, lyrical)
- Musical training: piano (5 years) and saxophone (7 years)
- Drama experience: Lead role in Boeing-Boeing, lead role in Grease, Provincial improvisation team gold medalist, Lead role in Western Purple Shorts, Host of “Walk Thru ‘n’ Try” for Insauga
- Combat training: muay thai, jiu jitsu, judo, boxing and pro-wrestling
In what sports, if any, have you participated?
Sports I have participated in include: competitive swimming, field hockey, track and field, judo, jiu jitsu, boxing, muay thai
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
The person who had the most influence on my life was my late grandfather. He was the first South-Asian judge in Canada and always encouraged me to be a good, patient person and do the right thing. He was the most fair and kind-hearted person I ever met and he taught me so much in life.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
My proudest personal accomplishment is completing my degree in Biology and starting my dream job in the same year.
What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
The most interesting thing about me is my unique ethnic diversity. I am all equal parts: Pakistani, Italian, Finnish and Metis. My extended family is incredibly diverse with mixed members from all over the world which has allowed me to experience so many differing and beautiful cultures in my life.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My career ambition is that I would one day like to retire from my sports entertainment career and open an arts foundation for children where they can learn different skills and perform for free. In order to accomplish this goal, I am currently building my own brand and focusing on my career now so that I will have the means and connections to open this non-profit in the future, as my way to give back to the community.
What would be your “dream job” in life?
I am very fortunate to have my dream job, a job which allows me to perform and entertain while being able to actively pursue my passions and create a positive difference in the world.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised in Mississauga, Ontario, moved to Milton, Ontario and then to Toronto, Ontario. Moving around a lot as a child allowed me to quickly adapt to my environment and helped me to become the confident and sociable woman I am today. I was blessed with an amazing family and am very close to them, family is very important to me.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
Some unusual jobs that I have had include: balloon artist for a party supply boutique, host of Walk Thru ‘n’ Try, Infomercial actress/ brand ambassador/content creator for Greeniche Natural Health, pro-wrestler/ sports entertainer for WWE.
List any volunteering you have done.
My most recent volunteer work (2022-current) includes volunteering for:
- Boys and Girls Club
- Salvation Army
- Give the Kids the World Village
- Special Olympics
- Make-a-wish Foundation
What is your most unusual talent?
My most unusual talent is free style rapping, as well as balloon art.
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
The most interesting place I have been to was Japan.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In ten years, I hope to have a family, be retired from sports entertainment, run my non-profit arts facility, as well as other small businesses. I also hope to be taking on acting jobs and philanthropic work concurrently.
Is there anything you would like to add that we haven’t asked?
Something that I feel incredibly passionate about is the environment. I always advocate for people to recycle and make eco-friendly choices, and have even organized park clean-ups.