Shannon Smadella

Miss Perception: My New Reality TV Show!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:24:00 +0000

Check it out:

www.missperceptiononline.com coming soon!!!!!

Hollywood, Texas, 40 hour drive, Canada, Texas, Los Angeles, Bollywood?

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:21:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

I apologize for the delay in blog updates, I just got off the set of my new movie, in Texas, Renaissance of the Dead, (you will see an article in the Conroe paper about it on Friday). I have so much to update you on as you can see from the title of this post! Most importantly I wanted to send a note out and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful Holiday Season! Also, I have a new site and trailer launching tomorrow, make sure and check back for the url! Thanks!

Shannon

(Left): A photo from my latest shoot w/Cesar (Los Angeles), and Graffiti Body Art, Venice Beach

Coming Soon!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:39:00 +0000

The past two months (my first two months of being Miss

Canada) have been an extreme whirl-wind! I have so much to update everyone on, so make sure to check back within the next week or so for all of the updates (including information about various appearances, new sponsors, charity events and fundraisers, new photo-shoots, my latest feature film, and much much more.... stay tuned!)

Thanks again to everyone for all of your support!!!

Saskatoon woman out of this world (The StarPhoenix, 27 Aug 2008, Page C4)

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:08:00 +0000

Saskatoon woman out of this world
By Stephanie Classen
The StarPhoenix
27 Aug 2008

Saskatoon’s Shannon Smadella came out on top during the weekend by winning the Miss Canada Galaxy Pageant in Ottawa. The 26-year-old beauty queen, who was born in Manitoba but has lived in Saskatchewan for nearly a decade, was chosen over 10 other...read more...

Miss Canada Galaxy 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:30:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

I want to send out a special thank you to everyone who has supported me in this years Canada Galaxy Pageant. It was a great honor to represent my province as Miss Saskatchewan Galaxy and is now a great honor to represent my country as Miss Canada Galaxy! As you can see the site is currently being updated, so make sure and check back for new pictures, appearance dates, and the latest information on my journey as Miss Canada Galaxy 2009! Thank you again, Peace and Love!

Shannon

I'm BACK! Miss Canada Galaxy & Miss Earth Canada fast approaching!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:24:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

I want to again that you all for the support that you have given me over the past 6+ months! I am now back from Los Angeles and deep into my preparation for my next two pageants: Miss Canada Galaxy on August 23rd and Miss Earth Canada on August 30th! I will be updating the website with the appropriate information ASAP! Thank you again for all of your support! Stay tuned!

Peace and Love!

"Follow Your Dream"

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:27:00 +0000

I came across this story today and thought I'd share it with everyone. It comes from CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL and is for everyone who's ever dreamed.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM

By Jack Canfield

I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch in San Ysidro. He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying, "I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses. As a result, the boy's high school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.

That night he wrote a seven-page paper describing his goal of someday owning a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a diagram of a 200-acre ranch, showing the location of all the buildings, the stables and the track. Then he drew a detailed floor plan for a 4,000-square-foot house that would sit on a 200-acre dream ranch. He put a great deal of his heart into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, "See me after class".

The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, "Why did I receive an F?"

The teacher said, "This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from an itinerant family. You have no resources. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the original breeding stock and later you'll have to pay for large stud fees. There's no way you could ever do it." Then the teacher added, "If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade."

The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important decision for you."

Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, "You can keep the F and I'll keep my dream."

Monty then turned to the assembled group and said, "I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace." He added, "The best part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week. When the teacher was leaving, he said, 'Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream stealer. During those years I stole a lot of kids' dreams. Fortunately you had enough gumption not to give up on yours.'"

Don't let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what.

From Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Model uses pageants as platform (The StarPhoenix, 26 May 2008, Page A5)

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:44:00 +0000

I just wanted to send a quick thank you to Cassandra for the great article in the Star Phoenix this morning and to give everyone a quick update on what's happening!

Pageants: Details will be coming soon to the site, make sure and check back!

The Princess Shop: A special thanks to Chantal Moloney and Ainsley Robertson, founders of The Princess Shop for letting me get involved with and support this wonderful organization. If anyone is interested in donating their time to a great cause, we are looking for volunteers on our big grad day, June 13th, please contact.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported me and to the places I call home: Cranberry Portage, MB, Flin Flon, MB, and the wonderful city of Saskatoon, SK. I am proud to represent our province and city in my upcoming pageants!

Model uses pageants as platform
By Cassandra Kyle
The StarPhoenix
26 May 2008

Saskatoon’s Shannon Smadella knows first-hand the old adage — from pain comes beauty — is true. After spending several days dancing in super-high heels at the Miss Universe Canada Pageant in Toronto in April, the 26-year-old model still doesn’t have...read more...

Tech Tags: The StarPhoenix newspaper Local

Thank You!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:25:00 +0000

I would once again like to thank my sponsors for all of their support along the way:

Celestial Photography: Official Photography

Angles SalonSpa: Hair and make-up products & services

Saskatoon Web Design: Website Design & Maintenance

Rhinos Fitness: Personal Training

New Wave Body Contouring: Body Contouring

Masala Model & Talent: Runway coaching

Saskatoon Smiles: Cosmetic Dentistry

Frakas: Clothing & Accessories

Merle Norman Market Mall: Pedicure

Victoria Inn Flin Flon, MB: Flight Sponsor $500 donation

Kennalyn O'Brien and Billie-Joe Wall for altering my dress

All of my family and friends who have donated and sponsored me financially

Yardely my wardrobe co-ordinator at Frakas for going the extra mile for me!

My cousin Carol Harman and Aunt Mary Deminick in Toronto for running all over the city for me and for coming to all of the events and cheering me on (you two sure can dance up a storm!)

Also thank you to:

Zenia Petrasko & Family, Winnipeg, MB

Tammy & Barry Gibson, Winnipeg, MB

Marion & Richard Pearson, Cranberry Portage, MB

for your recent donations!

I am still accepting donations to cover the cost of the Pageant and I would also be more than willing to make appearances and help out at any events, fundraisers, charity events, etc... Please contact me at shannonsmadella@shaw.ca

This whole journey has been a wonderful experience and I want to thank you all! I will continue to update my blog, there are so many stories that I have to share from my week in Toronto! You will also be able to read about EVERYTHING in my book that is scheduled to be released early next year!

Thanks again, Peace and Love!

A few interesting people I've had the opportunity to meet along the way!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:59:00 +0000

While in Toronto for the Miss Universe Canada Pageant, I had the opportunity to meet many amazing people! Here are a few of them:

Toronto FC

Rick Campanelli

Mayor of Niagra Falls: Ted Salci

Miss Universe Canada 2007: Inga Skaya

and many more.....!

Final Competition Day: Monday April 28th, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:04:00 +0000

As I sit awake tonight reflecting on this past week a sense of peace comes over me. Over the past week I have had the opportunity to work with a great hosting team, Beauties of Canada, excellent choreographers, fascinating runway coaches, and 58 beautiful inspiring women.

We all have a dream, and mine is to make the world a better place for all people. Wow, I know that sounds extreme, how can one woman from a small town in northern Manitoba "change the world"? That is a very interesting question, one which I still don't know the answer to; however, I do know that I am getting closer every day, and I do know that if I make a difference in at least one person's life every day, that I am getting closer and closer to my goal. I remember sitting in front of the tv with my sister as a little girl with a pad of paper and a pen. We would write down the contestants and then judge them accordingly, picking our favorites and then cheering for them along the way. We waited for that day every year! It seems almost surreal that I am now the one being judged.

No matter what happens tomorrow (Monday), I am proud to say that I've done everything that I could have done to prepare for the pageant. I can't even start to describe what it feels like to be standing on stage in the bright lights smiling from ear to ear. This past week has been an experience of a lifetime, a dream come true, and a great opportunity to make some life long friendships. All 59 of us have worked so hard this past week and every single one is deserving of the honor to represent our country in the Miss Universe Pageant.

I want to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, everyone who has sponsored or donated, and every little girl who sits in front of her TV watching the pageant hoping that someday she too can represent her country and use the Miss Universe Canada title to change the lives of others in a positive way.

Tomorrow I will be on stage for all of you, for everyone who has ever had a dream, for the girl who will wear my evening gown to her graduation, for the little girl sitting in front of the TV, for the children in Africa that I am going to help build a school for, for everyone from the small town of Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon Manitoba, for my family who have always supported me in everything that I've wanted to do, and for all of the young women out there who are concerned with body image (you are beautiful for who you are on the inside and that will reflect on the outside, the most important thing is staying true to yourself and realizing that our external features are just a shell that en-capsules the beautiful souls that we hold within). I will be smiling from ear to ear and holding my head high with confidence knowing that I have done my best.

Thank you everyone, Peace and Love.

Shannon

Update!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:07:00 +0000

The preliminary competition was amazing! Here are a couple of pictures. We will find out who is in the top 15 on Monday at the Final Show!

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, the Sun will come out Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:03:00 +0000

As I ice my sore feet and pack my evening gown for my big day tomorrow, I think about what an excellent journey this has been! I want to especially thank all of my sponsors and friends and family who have donated, and of course everyone in Toronto here (Beauties of Canada, sponsors, chaperones, etc.) that have made this stay extraordinary! Tomorrow is the preliminary competition and from there the final 20 will be picked to preform in the final show on Monday!

Remember: one day left to vote in the People's Choice Award category! Thanks again for all of the support!

Make sure and check out the new website for Miss Universe Canada 2008 at www.beautiesofcanada.com!

Peace and Love,

Shannon

Two days to go!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:34:00 +0000

I can't believe that it is already Friday and I have been in Toronto for a week! Throughout the week we have been to many beautiful attractions like the CN tower, City Hall, and Niagra Falls just to name a few. We have dined at many exquisite restaurants and have been transported in limousines all over the city! Even though our feet are aching and swelled from hours upon hours of rehearsal and our bodies tired from minimal sleep and rest, we still march (dance) on with a twinkle in our eyes and a burning desire in our hearts. As I walk down our make believe catwalk and do my pose to the audience I have a tear in my eye, not for sadness but for Joy. Joy in the fact that this has been such a great experience and I have been given a great gift to have had the opportunity to meet so many great women, and I know in my heart that every woman here deserves to represent our country and the universe and ultimately make a difference in this world and I am proud of every single one of them!

I am having trouble uploading some pictures so I should have some on when we return home tonight! Thanks again everyone for voting (the award for people's choice is given tomorrow at the Preliminary Show!)

Earth Day: April 22nd

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:20:00 +0000

As many of you know I am very passionate about environmental issues. Since starting my Kids for Saving the Earth group at the age of 10 I've been interested in making our Earth a better place to live, so it was a great pleasure to be given the opportunity to help plant a tree with the Deputy mayor of Toronto and a Miss Universe Canada delegate from each of our beautiful provinces on Earth Day! Please check out www.earthday.ca for ways that you can help!

New Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:52:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

The experience so far has been wonderful! This has been a great opportunity and I have met so many wonderful and influential women! The preliminary competition is 2 days away, which means that you have 2 days left to vote. Make sure and email and phone everyone you know! Thanks again for all of your support!

I will try to add some photos tonight! Make sure and check out www.beautiesofcanada.com for the latest!

Peace and Love!

GREETINGS from Toronto!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:38:00 +0000

Hello Everyone! The schedule here is very full, hence my lack of entries lately... I will try to keep everyone updated! I'll try to fill you in on the past few days:

Day 1: Registration, hair/makeup, fittings and photo-shoot.

Day 2: Rehearsal, photo-shoot, welcome gala and SOS fundraiser dinner.

Day 3: Rehearsal, Blue Jays game, press conference, shopping, and dinner.

Day 4 (tomorrow): Rehearsal, Soccer practice and meet the team - ET Canada will be doing some coverage, CN tower tour, City Hall, dinner and bowling!

And then more to come!!!

So as you can see we are pretty busy (5am - 12am most days)!

Here are a few pics to tide you over! Thanks to everyone who has been voting, keep up the great work. Thanks again to all of my sponsors!

S.O.S. VILLAGES CANADA AND THE MISS UNIVERSE CANADA ORGANIZATION (Day 1)

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:17:00 +0000

Officially at the MISS UNIVERSE CANADA PAGEANT!

I have arrived! Today was spent mostly in registration, fittings, hair/make up, and photo shoots. Our photos were done by Miss Universe pageant photographer and renowned celebrity photographer Fadil Berisha (http://www.fadilberisha.com).

Thanks again to everyone who has donated, sponsored, and voted! Keep up the great voting for the People's Choice Award!

S.O.S. Villages Organization

For the past 5 years, the Miss Universe Canada organization has been supporting different projects the S.O.S. Villages Organization sponsors around the world, particularly the projects in Nicaragua, Central America. Tomorrow night the contestants are attending a Gala Fundraiser and I will be presenting a donation. If anyone would like to contribute to that donation for S.O.S. please let me know and I can add your donation to the total!

Enjoying a great breakfast on Day 2:

Thank you CRANBERRY PORTAGE & FLIN FLON Manitoba!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:10:00 +0000

A very special thank you to the following for their generous donations:

Grenier Builders Ltd. - Cranberry Portage, MB
Sandy Smale - Cranberry Portage, MB
Royal Hotel - Flin Flon, MB
Pat & Rick Petryk - Cranberry Portage, MB

And a very big hug goes out to my Aunt Pat Petryk, thank you so much for your help! I officially give you the title of "Fundraising Captain!" You are wonderful and I appreciate everything that you are doing!

Hi George from Cranberry, thanks for voting!

Thank you NEW WAVE BODY CONTOURING

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:05:00 +0000

Thanks to Krista, Kendra and Wendy I am officially "swimsuit" ready! My experience with New Wave Body Contouring has been great and the "Eurowave" has been amazing! The infrared heating table is incredible and soothes my sore muscles! Make sure and check out their website for more info, and keep an eye out for their latest products!

Kendra, Wendy, Krista and I

Thank you ANGLES SALONSPA AND LA BIOSTHETIQUE

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:46:00 +0000

Thank you Tammy for supplying this great make up and skin care line by LA BIOSTHETIQUE! The hair products are marvelous! Through my experience with Angles I've had the privilege of attending a LA BIOSTHETIQUE make up training session at Angles on the latest make up trends. I've been using the products for a few days so far and they are amazing! In my experience in the industry I have had the opportunity to use numerous high quality products and LA BIOSTHETIQUE is among the best!

Thanks Tammy and LA BIOSTHETIQUE for supplying this wonderful make up, skin care and hair care! My hair for all of my photos and coloring for the pageant has been done by the staff at Angles Salonspa!

Rhinos Fitness: One on one personal training

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:11:00 +0000

5 more reps! I’ve learned that even if I squint my eyes and crunch up my face 5 reps into a set Ryan still makes me do 5 more than the usual 12 or 15. My experience at Rhinos Fitness has been amazing and Ryan has done an excellent job in making sure that I’m in the best shape of my life and fully ready for the Pageant. 1/3 of the final mark is based on the Swimsuit portion, so having a physically fit and healthy body is crucial. My program consists of 2 hours of cardio (one in the morning and one in the evening), one hour of personal training at Rhinos Fitness which has the best equipment in town, and then one hour of Yoga a day. Along with healthy nutritious meals, and the right program, I’ve been able to get into excellent shape for the competition!

Rhinos Fitness is a one on one personal training complex and that’s what I love about it. I can laugh half way through my set or make a grunting sound and scrunch my face up when I can barely make it through the last few reps, and not worry about anyone watching!

Thanks Ryan for your expertise and personal training sponsorship, I highly recommend your gym and personal training to everyone, I would not have been able to get in the best shape of my life without your support and training!

Working on my biceps...

Chins!

Thank you FRAKAS!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:05:00 +0000

Thanks to Frakas I will be one of the most fashionable contestants at the Miss Universe Canada Pageant this year! Frakas has the latest looks for spring from Jessica Simpson handbags to the perfect little spring dress. My full wardrobe for the Pageant (10 days in Toronto) has been supplied by Colleen and Kim and styled by Yardley! My experience at Frakas has been wonderful and they have been excellent in getting me ready for the pageant!

Thanks Ladies for all of your support and preparation for this exciting event, and for supplying the most fashionable accessories, clothing, handbags and shoes for me to wear at the Miss Universe Canada Pageant!

Trying on outfits with Kim, Colleen, and Yardley at Frakas!

Right, left, pivot, right, left, pivot!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:53:00 +0000

Thank you very much to Paula and Masala Model and Talent Inc for the great modeling, photo-movement, and voice coaching! I know that I will be more than ready to “take on” the stage at the Miss Universe Canada Pageant. It was great to brush up on my runway walk, and add to my education in photo movement! Confidence and poise is what Masala is all about and Paula has been wonderful in supporting me though this amazing journey!

Thanks girls for letting me join your Runway and Photo-movement class! I wish you all the best in your modeling endeavours!

GOOD MORNING!

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Smadella) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:39:00 +0000

“Good Morning”........”Good Morning”.......”Good Morning”...... a common phrase heard along the Saskatchewan River and Mewasin Trail at 7AM in the morning! Living just a few blocks (22 to be exact), from the river makes it easy for me to get down to the trail for an amazing run, especially on a sunny Sunday morning! Since cardio has been a large part of my training program, I find peacefulness in soaking up the sunshine and breathing in the fresh morning air along the beautiful sparkling river!