Siera Bearchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siera Bearchell
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Bearchell in 2017
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| Born | February 15, 1993 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Education | University of Saskatchewan College of Law (JD) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Title | Miss Teen Saskatchewan World 2009 Miss Teen Canada World 2009 Miss Supranational Canada 2015 Miss Universe Canada 2016 |
| Spouse(s) |
Brennen Wray
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Green |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Teen Canada World 2009 (Winner) Miss Teen World 2009 (2nd Runner-Up) Miss Supranational Canada 2015 (Winner) Miss Supranational 2015 (1st Runner-Up) Miss Universe Canada 2013 (1st Runner-Up) Miss Universe Canada 2016 (Winner) Miss Universe 2016 (Top 9) |
Siera Bearchell, born on February 15, 1993, is a Canadian businesswoman, activist, and beauty queen. She won the title of Miss Universe Canada in 2016. She represented Canada at the Miss Universe 2016 contest in Manila, Philippines. She made it into the top nine finalists.
During the Miss Universe competition, Siera gained a lot of attention. She was noticed for her curvier body shape, which was different from what people usually expected in beauty pageants. She also spoke out against body shaming from people online.
Before winning Miss Universe Canada in 2016, Siera was the first runner-up in the Miss Universe Canada 2013 competition. Besides being a beauty queen, Siera is also a popular YouTuber. Her channel has over 170,000 subscribers.
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About Siera's Early Life and School
Siera Bearchell grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. When she was a teenager, she loved to dance. She later studied law at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. In 2018, she earned her law degree, specializing in Indigenous law. Siera is of Métis descent, which means she has Indigenous heritage.
Siera's Journey in Beauty Pageants
Starting Her Pageant Career
Siera began competing in beauty pageants when she was a teenager. In 2009, her family lost their home in a house fire. The help they received from groups like the Red Cross inspired Siera. She wanted to help others through charity work and pageants.
She competed in Miss Teen Saskatchewan World 2009 and won. This led her to Miss Teen Canada World 2009, which she also won. As Miss Teen Canada World, she went on to compete in Miss Teen World. There, she placed as the second runner-up.
Returning to Pageants as an Adult
After a break, Siera returned to pageants as an adult in 2013. She competed in Miss Universe Canada 2013. She finished as the first runner-up, just behind the winner, Riza Santos.
Later, in 2015, she competed in Miss Supranational Canada and won. This gave her the chance to represent Canada at Miss Supranational 2015. The competition was held in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland. Siera placed as the first runner-up in this international contest.
Miss Universe 2016 Competition
In 2016, Siera competed in Miss Universe Canada again. This time, she won the crown, becoming Miss Universe Canada 2016. This win meant she would represent Canada at the Miss Universe 2016 competition in Manila, Philippines.
When Siera arrived at Miss Universe, she faced cyberbullying. Some people online made unkind comments about her weight and looks. However, Siera used this attention to speak out. She became well-known for challenging typical beauty standards in pageants. She also became a strong voice for body positivity, encouraging everyone to love their bodies.
Siera made it into the top nine at Miss Universe. She was the first Canadian contestant to reach the semifinals since Alice Panikian in Miss Universe 2006. The winner of the Miss Universe 2016 competition was Iris Mittenaere from France. After her reign, Siera crowned Lauren Howe as the next Miss Universe Canada in 2017.
Siera's Personal Life
Siera Bearchell married Dr. Brennen Wray, who is a dentist, in November 2017. Their wedding took place in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have two children. Their daughter, Lily Jaymes, was born in 2019, and their son, Iver Thomas Scott, was born in 2022.
