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

Submitted by Bremiella D. of Surrey:

The Miss BC program provides me with a platform to raise my advocacies of diversity, inclusion and mental health. I hope to be an example to a generation of changemakers by using this opportunity as fuel to encourage the youth to engage with their community.

At age 10, I immigrated from the Philippines to Canada, which opened many doors for me at the cost of my parents鈥� sacrifices. I鈥檝e since held an ambition to help the underprivileged. I obtained a Bachelor of Social Work at UBC and currently work for the government as a Facilitator to individuals with diverse abilities.

I have a passion for compassion and have been involved with many charities over the years. I serve as a muse to Circulo Pampague鈥媙虄鈥媜, an organization that provides scholarships to disadvantaged students in the Philippines. I鈥檓 an Ambassador for the BC Centre of Ability, and have committed to helping raise funds for children with special needs. I鈥檓 also a volunteer at my local crisis line.

Robert Ingersoll said, 鈥渨e rise by lifting others.鈥� There is incredible power that comes with giving and to me, the best way to be of service to others is to humbly share what I have.