Jordynne Choy
Height: 5’6
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Languages: English
Occupation: Student (Bachelors of Marriage and Family Studies at Brigham Young University)
Jordynne Choy is a trained flight attendant with a deep love for the aviation industry which she used to compose songs inspired by the open skies. She is currently studying for a bachelors of marriage and family studies at BYU and passionately dedicates herself to research on violence against women. Observing a strong correlation between poverty, low-income homes and violence, Jordynne plans to help combat the high rates of murdered and missing indigenous women in Canada by connecting indigenous women to a low-cost, flexible, 3-year bachelors degree program.
A woman of many talents, Jordynne excels in singing, painting and the arts. Having attended a private arts junior high-school and received training in dancing, singing, painting & acting has allowed her the opportunity to develop her talents and perfect her craft. The highlights in her journey so far have been a vocal performance at Disneyland and an opening performance for the pop star Alessia Cara, singer of “Scars to your beautiful”.
Having the opportunity to compete for the Miss Universe Canada title means Jordynne gets to empower other women, who like herself, have gone through the process of divorce or other challenging life transitions. With everything she has personally experienced and learned in her studies she has become an expert in healthy relationships and conquering personal problems. And now as a newly divorced woman and a delegate of Miss Universe Canada, Jordynne will use her example to show women how they too can rise up from the ashes of their darkest hour. Her most important lesson to all women is to hone their unique gifts so they can bring their special value to the world. Please join Jordynne as she promotes her platform of “Strong societies through women’s empowerment”.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
Some of the things I am interested in is art, singing, music, my ancestry, traveling and anything to do with the sky. In my spare time I love writing music. The music I write is often inspired by the experiences I have had working as a Flight Attendant. I really wish people could see the cool places I have traveled too.
I also really do love fashion and really enjoy modelling. I was recently featured in a magazine in Los Angeles where I did a photoshoot inspired by the Barbie movie. I would love to actually live in Barbie world, where women are the force of strength in society.
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
- Private Arts Junior High-school (Grade 7-9)
- Disneyland Workshop
- Hip hop dance
- Contemporary dance
- Jazz dance
- World dance
- Vocal Jazz Workshop
- Acting classes
- Singing lessons
- Concert & Chamber choir
- Piano lessons
In what sports, if any, have you participated?
- Sky diving
- Swimming
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
One other person would be God. Through him I’ve learned that in my hardest times, I’m never lost or forgotten.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
At the age of 18 I did an opening performance for Alessia Cara singer of “Scars to your beautiful”.
What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
Around the age of 17 I got the chance to do a singing performance in Disneyland.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
My line of work is in the aviation industry as a Flight Attendant. I really have a love for the indigenous community and am currently trying to join Canadian North airlines. This airline flies to Nunavut and the North west territories where a lot of the indigenous population reside. The airline does a lot of charity work for the indigenous population which I really appreciate and wish to contribute to.
What would be your “dream job” in life?
My dream job would be making music as a pop star.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was born in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and until the age of 7, I lived all over Canada. My father was a construction worker and often traveled for work. My childhood memories are filled mostly with getting to see cool places in Canada. I remember once living in Halifax, Nova Scotia where they had a winter hurricane. It snowed so much that the snow reached the top of our front door and we had to shovel are way out. It was such a crazy experience. I will never forget it.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
Flight Attendant
List any volunteering you have done.
City of Calgary Food bank drive (Multiple years), Making sandwiches for the food bank (Multiple years), Youth program leader, Young women’s program leader, Kids chorister, Making baby blankets for the children’s hospital, Volunteering for Soap for hope, Natural park clean up, Bottle drives for LBHS concert choir, photoshoot to help raise awareness of the Missing and Murdered indigenous women.
What is your most unusual talent?
I am really good at catching the northern lights. This year, the northern lights will be shinning the brightest they’ve ever been. Those interested in watching them will have to break out there camping chairs and try to catch them.
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
It was really cool getting to be backstage at Disneyland when I did a performance for them. When you go to Disneyland, you only see the performance side. It was really cool getting to see the behind the scenes.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In ten years, I hope to have my bachelor’s of marriage and family studies complete and use my knowledge of domestic violence to end violence against women. An example of a community I would focus my attention on would be the Murdered and Missing indigenous women.
Is there anything you would like to add that we haven’t asked?
Why do you think you would make a great Miss Universe Canada?
As a student studying a bachelor’s of marriage and family studies, I study child development and what creates strong societies. When more than one child grows up to become a strong, healthy adult, they all in-tern create a strong society.
Right now, Canada is facing inflation & a housing crisis. I believe I could use my studies and the Miss Universe Canada platform to help Canadians go from surviving to thriving.
I also believe I could use my studies to strengthen vulnerable community’s in Canada. Many years ago, the indigenous community was negatively impacted by the residential school system and as a result, many efforts have been made for truth and reconciliation in Canada. However, the indigenous population continue to be a target of acts of violence like, that of the Murdered and Missing indigenous women. Through the Miss Universe Canada platform, I would work to re-pair all damage caused by the residential schools for good.
I would make a great Miss Universe Canada as I know what creates strong society’s. As Miss Universe Canada I would make Canadians, the indigenous community, vulnerable communities and vulnerable women the force for a strong society.