Miss Teen Victoria has been awarded to a Langford woman.

Belmont secondary Grade 12 student Brandi Anderson, 18, was recently crowned after competing at the Miss Teen B.C. pageant in Vancouver in early March.

After being awarded with the regional title, Anderson has secured a place to compete in the Miss Teen Canada pageant in Toronto, July 14 to 22.

Anderson admits this national event is a bit overwhelming B次元官网网址� the Miss Teen B.C. was her first pageant she had competed in. The event entailed modelling in a bathing suit and an evening gown, and public speaking.

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After watching pageants on TV for as long as she could remember, Anderson decided to muster up the courage and apply for the opportunity.

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After an interview via video chat with pageant co-ordinatators, Anderson geared up  to compete with 34 teens from across the province.

While she didnB次元官网网址檛 earn the provincial title, she was awarded a regional title of Miss Teen Victoria. Fourteen contestants earned regional titles during the event on March 3 and 4.

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Competitors spent nearly a day learning how to walk with elegance and grace. B次元官网网址淣ow I walk with my shoulders back and cross my legs as I step, but still natural and flowing.B次元官网网址�

For this year, Anderson is looking to set up appearances across Greater Victoria at community events such as parades.

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