A former Yorktonite is taking her knack for glamour and eloquence to the international stage.
Holly Weselowski is heading to China to compete in the annual Mrs. Globe pageant in December.
“I’ve never been to Asia,” Weselowski said. “I’m very excited to meet other women.”
Last March, Weselowski won the Mrs. Canada Globe 2017 title at a competition in Regina. Her victory earned her the right to compete at the global event in Shenzhen, a city in the Guangdong Province in China. The event runs from Dec. 4-13, with the full pageant on Dec. 12. Weseloowski, who now lives in Saskatoon, is the only Canadian delegate.
“I’m most excited about getting onstage and representing what Canada’s all about,” Weselowski said.
Weselowski, who works full-time as a registered nurse, has been competing in pageants for years. She also has a background in body-building. She won the World Bikini Championship at an Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE) show last year. She’ll be defending that title in Toronto this year before her trip to China.
“There’s pressure, but I’m used to it,” she said.
Weselowski likes to be involved in her community. She finds that her pageantry titles allow her to make a big impact in fields she cares about.
“I’m passionate about healthcare,” she said. “With [the Mrs. Canada Globe] title, it’s easy to fundraise.”
At the Mrs. Globe pageant, Weselowski will compete in several categories, including a swimsuit round and an evening gown round. Weselowski is most excited for the speech portion of the show.
“My speech will make or break the competition for me,” she said. “It’s about empowering women.”
Women from over 80 countries will be competing in China. The contest, which began in 1996, has seen winners from America, Lebanon, Spain, and elsewhere, but never from Canada. Weselowski could make history in December.
“I would be in heaven [if I won],” she said.
The pageant will be broadcast on pay-per-view.
