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Samantha Tajik (Iranian Miss Canada 2008)
Samantha Tajik was crowned the 57th annual Miss Universe Canada last night, April 28th 2008. An ecstatic Tajik, 25, outshone more than 60 delegates from across the country to capture the crown before hundreds of black-tie supporters at the Winter Garden Theatre, on Yonge St.
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"I want to thank my family and friends for all their support," she said. "I look forward to the Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam." Outgoing Miss Universe Canada 2007, Toronto's Inga Skaya, 22, said, "It's been a life-altering experience for me." Tajik will represent Canada at the July 14 Miss Universe 2008 pageant in Vietnam, and has won the use of a car for a year, jewellery and trips.
Samantha was born in Iran. At age 2 she moved to Canada.
Samantha grew up in Vancouver with her parents and younger brother. She then moved to Toronto, where she commenced her modeling career and studied cosmetology. Samantha has achieved great success in the world of pageantry and feels at home on the stage.
Throughout all of her great achievements she has always managed to maintain a close relationship with her family and friends. She has recognized that the accomplishments that she has embarked on were for the keen and devoted support her friends and family have shown her .
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