Fifteen-year-old Mina Xue has been crowned Miss Teenage Richmond 2018.
The Grade 10 Richmond secondary student picked up the title at a recent gala and B.C. finals held at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel on Westminster Highway.
Mina, whose singing performance impressed the judges at the provincial finals, will now go on to the Miss Teenage Canada National Pageant 2018 in August in Toronto.
Mina’s proud mom, Shelly Xiao, described her daughter as “a versatile, compassionate girl” who has made great strides since “fighting against emotional struggle in the initial immigration years.”
“She has been passionate about studying psychology in university and wants to become an art therapist,” added Xiao.
“She has mastered several musical instruments: piano, flute, guitar, organ and pipa.”
According to her mom, Mina has, after “years of dedicated practicing every day,” achieved Royal Conservatory of Music piano Level 10 and is still working on ARCT level.
Mina is also a member of Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, the School Vocal Jazz and Vancouver International School of Music.
Xiao said her daughter is also an avid volunteer in the community, including for Richmond United Church, the Richmond Art Gallery, the Dragon Boat festival and Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel.
During the regional finals, Mina and the other contestants had to compete in areas including: swimsuit; evening gown; photogenic and personal interview.
