Jenna Talackova facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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, television personality and beauty pageant titleholder who gained media attention in 2012 when she successfully waged a legal battle to be allowed to compete in the Miss Universe Canada after being initially disqualified for being transgender.
Early life
Talackova was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her father is Czech, and her mother is a member of the Babine First Nation, from the Lake Babine Nation in British Columbia.
As of 2012, Talackova was a student of holistic nutrition.
Miss Universe Canada
Talackova registered to compete in Miss Universe Canada 2012. At the pageant on May 19, 2012, Talackova made it into the Top 12, but failed to reach the Top 5. She was, however, one of four contestants awarded the title of Miss Congeniality.
Television
A reality show based around her life, Brave New Girls, was filmed in summer 2013 as Talackova moved to Toronto to pursue a modelling career. The series, produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment, premiered on E! Canada in January 2014.
Personal life
Talackova is a vegan and appeared in a PETA ad campaign promoting the diet.
See also
In Spanish: Jenna Talackova para niños
