Kaïna Deroy
Height: 5’6
Hometown: Rimouski, QC
Languages: English
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Kaina’s journey began in Quebec City, where she was born before relocating to a quaint village near Rimouski in 2018. Despite her youth, Kaina has always harbored a deep-seated desire to positively impact the lives of others. Her nurturing nature shines through as she wholeheartedly cares for those in need, offering unwavering support whenever called upon. Kaina firmly believes that everyone deserves to embrace the best version of themselves.
While she completes her high school education, Kaina eagerly anticipates her enrollment in cosmetology school next year. With a vision of establishing her own beauty business, she aspires to empower women to feel confident in their skin. Despite being just eighteen, Kaina has garnered a wealth of experience and knowledge through diligent work. She began working part-time at the age of 14, balancing her job responsibilities with her studies to enhance her skill set.
Kaina draws inspiration from her hardworking mother, who is involved in a nurse union advocating for the work conditions of healthcare professionals, predominantly women. Since her early years, Kaina has actively participated in protests alongside her mother and her colleagues, instilling in her the value of equality, particularly for women.
With a penchant for the arts, Kaina’s passion for performance art blossomed early. From modeling as a child to participating in dance shows and musicals, she has always been drawn to the allure of the stage. Her aspiration this year is to merge her dream of competing in Miss Universe Canada with her fervent desire to empower women, helping them embrace their inner strength and confidence.
Kaina’s dedication to her goals is unwavering, as evidenced by her decision to pursue pageantry as a full-time commitment. Her journey to Miss Universe Canada is a testament to her perseverance, making her dreams a reality and inspiring others to do the same.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
The things I love doing the most is meditating, especially in the morning when I wake up. I do Pilates everyday to start my day.
In my spare time I cook a lot and I love to cook for others! I am also dancing a lot everywhere and at everytime of the day!
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
I danced a lot throughout my childhood, I did dance shows. I participated in a lot of dramatic arts shows and I also played in a musical in my hometown.
In what sports, if any, have you participated?
I’ve always been an active person! I workout out everyday and I always find a way to move my body throughout the day even if it’s simply walking in nature.
Before high school, I played interior hockey and did a small competition organized by the city! But the moments I enjoyed the most were the moments when I did sports with my sister and my stepfather.
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
My aunt JoJo, she is a ray of sunshine and she taught me that no matter what you’ve been through you need to focus on the positive and never forget to enjoy the little things. She helped me a lot during my personal growth and I will always be thankful for that. She brings positivity to everyone’s life but especially mine!
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
After a lot of my projects failed, I decided to take a break for myself to figure out what was wrong and why none of my projects ended up working and I realized it was because I needed to heal from past situations so I completely turned my life around started to go to therapy I did a lot of spiritual healings I started taking care of myself even more that I was already doing and the most important I started being positive no matter what and I learned to be grateful for the little things.
before wishing for something bigger, you need to appreciate life even when it’s not easy. That’s how good things started to happen to me and my projects stopped failing! I am really thankful for all the opportunities that opened up for me.
What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
I love crazy adventures! I traveled a few times and went to places like Cuba, Mexico and a few cities in the USA such as Salem in the Massachusetts. The vacation I will never forget is when I was nine years old, my dad took me to Mexico and he took me to a place where we could swim with dolphins and the instructors told me to jump on the dolphin and it started swimming and jumping so we can say I rode a dolphin! (they were trained by professionals). I also started scuba dived at the young age of nine years old.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
Right now my career ambition is to be the next Miss Universe Canada! It has become a full time job for me and I work hard to make it happen.
Besides Miss Universe Canada, I am interested in modeling and to work with brands. I am also going to cosmetology school next September.
What would be your “dream job” in life?
My dream job would be to become the next Miss Universe Canada! I am ready for the challenges and the amazing opportunities this position comes with.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I was born in Quebec City I lived here all my childhood until I was 12 years old. My parents are separated since I was 2 years old but they always respected each other and we celebrated my birthdays plus we did a lot of activities all together because they wanted me to learn respect and tolerance.
I have a very loving mother who made my childhood amazing and unforgettable and an amazing stepfather who helped raising me like his own daughter. I have a sister who is 4 years younger than me and we did everything together when we were young so I was never alone even though I didn’t have a lot of friends.
My parents are the one who taught me to stay humble and to always be open minded. I can confidently say I had an amazing childhood!
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
I’ve worked in a lot of different places because I love to try new things and to gain experience. I once worked in a restaurant where all the employees spoke Chinese so we couldn’t communicate at all. Last year I worked in the meat department of a grocery store where all my coworkers were 50 year old men who were 10 times my size and my job was the same as theirs so I had to lift 80lbs of meat in a refrigerator for 8 hours a day it was a pretty unusual job for a 17 year old girl!
List any volunteering you have done.
- La corporation de la Trinité-Des-Monts
- Les Grands Amis de Rimouski
What is your most unusual talent?
I am a very good listener and I give amazing advice!
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
As mentioned before I love to travel and the most interesting place I’ve been to was in a forest in Mexico where I got attacked by a spider monkey!
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In then years I see myself travelling a lot and volunteering in other countries. I want to use my strength and my knowledge to help the people in need.
I would also love to gain a bigger platform on social media to teach other women to love their selves and to help them heal from everything they are to scared to talk about.
Is there anything you would like to add that we haven’t asked?
I am beyond grateful for this opportunity you are giving me and I cannot wait to participate to this amazing competition!! I am looking forward to meeting new people and make amazing connections.