Audrey-Josephine Addo
Height: 5’8
Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON
Languages: English, French
Occupation: Business Analyst
Audrey-Josephine Addo was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. From a very young age, she has always had a passion for the arts and technology. Starting off with piano and visual arts at the age of seven, an interest in science, engineering and cybersecurity later developed. She currently holds a degree in IT Technology Management from Ontario Tech University.
A goal of hers is to discover ways she can change her lifestyle to increase the impact and difference she makes in the world and with people. Whether it be by having a vegan lifestyle, through donating clothes to those in need, or educating on sustainable technologies. Being a part of Miss Universe Canada will allow her to bring more awareness to these causes and bring her light to others.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
I enjoy doing anything that allows me to be creative. Whether that’s creating a new art piece, a new app or a musical composition.
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
- Piano
- Visual Arts
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
My grandmother has had a large impact on my life due to the ways she handled hardships in her life. She was an example of strength, beauty and a women who truly walked with God.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
My proudest personal accomplishment would be graduating university.
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 that has ever happened to me was being one of a group of 30 people in Toronto selected to meet Janet Jackson when I was 12.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My career ambition is to make use of my skills from various disciplines to create new technologies for homes, commercial buildings and vehicles to improve urban infrastructure and the environment. I am continuing to learn and work in my skills each day, in addition to growing my knowledge in different disciplines.
What would be your “dream job” in life?
Real Estate Developer
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was raised with two younger sisters in Richmond Hill, Ontario and had a great childhood supported by my parents.
List any volunteering you have done.
I’ve had volunteering experiences donating children’s clothes to children in Ghana to painting a mural for my local hospital.
What is your most unusual talent?
I’m very good at reading people.
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
London, England
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In ten years I hope to have reached my career goals, travelling the world and raising a family.