Jenna Talackova facts for kids
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Jenna Talackova
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Talackova as grand marshal of the 2012 Vancouver Pride parade
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| Born | October 15, 1988 (age 36) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Occupation | Model, television personality |
| Known for | Miss Universe Canada pageant competitor |
Jenna Talackova (born October 15, 1988) is a Canadian model and TV star. She became well-known in 2012. This happened when she fought for her right to compete in the Miss Universe Canada contest. She was first told she couldn't join because she is a transgender woman. A transgender woman is someone who was thought to be a boy when they were born, but they know they are a girl. Jenna successfully argued that she should be allowed to compete as a woman.
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Early Life and Background
Jenna Talackova grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her father is from the Czech Republic. Her mother is a member of the Babine First Nation. This group comes from the Lake Babine Nation in British Columbia.
In 2012, Jenna was studying holistic nutrition. This means she was learning about how food and lifestyle affect health.
Competing in Miss Universe Canada
Jenna Talackova signed up to be in the Miss Universe Canada 2012 contest. This is a big beauty pageant where women compete to represent Canada.
On May 19, 2012, Jenna did very well in the pageant. She made it into the Top 12 contestants. Even though she didn't reach the Top 5, she won a special award. She was one of four contestants who were named Miss Congeniality. This award goes to someone who is friendly and kind to others.
Life on Television
In the summer of 2013, Jenna Talackova filmed a reality show. A reality show follows real people in their daily lives. Her show was called Brave New Girls. It showed her moving to Toronto to start a career as a model.
The TV series was made by Peacock Alley Entertainment. It first aired on E! Canada in January 2014.
Personal Interests
Jenna Talackova is a vegan. This means she does not eat any animal products, like meat, dairy, or eggs. She also appeared in an advertisement for PETA. This ad encouraged people to try a vegan diet.
