Black Press Media is a proud partner of the Miss BC pageants, with this year鈥檚 event taking place June 29 - July 1inFort Langley. As part of the People鈥檚 Choice Award, we are posting contestants鈥� biographies online for readers to learn more about the women and girls from their communities and to put in their vote.

Submitted by Aria K. from West Vancouver:

My hope is to influence young girls like me to make a change in our world. I am confident that through my own actions I will show the impact girls鈥� actions can make. The pageant will help me learn the skills I need to share my voice and vision with others.

I am unique in many ways, but I would say my love to perform is out of this world! I love to sing act, dance, and create make-up and hair styles. After many years of learning how to express myself on stage, I turn my nerves into excitement.

鈥淏e a voice, not an echo鈥�

鈥淪mall, but mighty鈥�