Mariana Valente was born in 1985. She is a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Canada 2009 and represented Canada in the Miss Universe 2009 pageant which was held in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009.
A native of Brazil, Mariana met Michael Valente after training with some of the top fitness professionals in the business. Working with Michael on the road to the Miss Universe Canada title, Mariana not only gained the appreciation for fitness that resulted in her becoming a professional trainer, but she developed an appreciation for Michael too! They were married in 2010.
Michael and Mariana’s shared interest in personal fitness and healthy eating lead to the opening of The Fit Loft training studio. Now, after developing personalized nutritious meal plans for one of their clients, Mariana and Michael have partnered with that client, Cathy Ciccolini, to offer their meal plans to everyone. The result is Fit Food.
She is also an experienced model, who loves to do photo shoots and runway shows. She was born in Brazil and moved to Canada when she was 12 therefore she has experience both in Brazil and Canada. She has experience with pageants as she made top 10 finalists for Miss Brazil Canada in 2005, won Miss Latina Canada in 2007 and won Miss Universe Canada 2009 .
She has done many photo shoots, television/newspaper/radio interviews, and runway shows. Her some of the experiences are: Sunshine Girl (Toronto Sun), Breakfast television (Interview/runway show), Telelatino interviews/guest appearances, Participated at the Brazilian Ball in 2005/2007/2008 (As a samba dancer with traditional Carnival costumes), Runner up for the Jean Machine Girl contest, Guest appearance at a major television channel in Brazil (Globo), Acting workshops at the New York Film Academy, Promotional video for the New York Film Academy, Lead model for a motion video promotional material and Photo shoots with numerous photographers, MUA and stylists.
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Mariana Valente is Miss Universe Canada 2009, Miss Latina Canada 2007 and top 10 finalists for Miss Brazil Canada 2005 is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You being crowned on May 16th 2009 as The Beauty Queen Miss Universe Canada 2009 propelled your professional career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of glamour and beauty. Tell us something about this fairy tale journey?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Winning Miss Universe Canada 2009 was a bit of a surprise to me. I didn’t grow up wishing to be in a pageant it just happened naturally in my life. During the national competition I really enjoyed the whole experience, making the best out of every opportunity that came my way. There is nothing like being on stage, the adrenaline, and overall experience is just exhilarating!
The year during my reign was definitely busy, filled with trips, appearances, fundraisers, and preparations for the Miss Universe competition. My life was changed, I changed. I became a confident women, in every aspect of my life. This experience gave me enough confidence to work hard for what I wanted, and ever since then I have opened two businesses, with my now husband, in the fitness industry.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are world leading media personality, TV star, model, style icon, fitness expert, spokesperson and a brand ambassador. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Wow thank you for all the acknowledgments!
Its not easy! At times I definitely feel like I have too much on my plate, but that is what makes it fun. I love how my life can be completely different from one moment to the other. I can go from being in the Fit Food kitchen cooking for clients with my staff, to a Miss Universe Canada event, to training a client at my personal training studio The Fit Loft, to a television interview to promote both companies, and still find time to do my workout.
It it almost like I crave the craziness and diversity in my life. I have to thank my husband Mike, for keeping me sane and being the best business partner one can ask for. His knowledge in this industry and commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle is what inspired me to do what I do.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Mike and I workout together. We come up with programs of what we want to do and follow it, we like to change it up all the time. Last month we really got into MMA style training with tire flips, sledge hammer hits, and rope exercises. I love lifting weights. I like the challenge of putting that extra plate on the bar. I’m a girl so anytime I’m doing a leg routine I’m happy! I’m all about balance, and I find that perfect balance by lifting weights and doing yoga. Yoga keeps me calm, flexible and inspired!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
I’m on Fit Food. Fit Food is a company that my husband and I created to provide people healthy prepared meals delivered fresh. There is nothing better than the convenience of having all my meals in a container that is labeled, portion controlled, made fresh, and delivered to me. Like I mentioned before balance is everything and that is what Fit Food is, a meal plan that is balanced and tastes amazing. I maintain my physique and my health by eating Fit Food meals.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hairs. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hairs to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
I use a basic moisturizer and a natural cleanser for my face every night. I don’t like to put too much on my skin so I stick to the basics. I drink a lot of water and eat really well so I think your skin and hair reflects whatever has been put in your body.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You did B.A Honors at York University in French Studies and your College Education in Early Childhood Education. Has this knowledge made a difference in your present life situations?
Mariana Valente on Women Fitness: First of all I have to say what a great tool it is to be able to find good information about health and fitness online. Womenfitness really has all the information one needs in order to lead and healthier lifestyle and get inspired. It’s a one stop shop in the world of fitness!
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Going to University is a useful tool for anything you want to do in life. Even if your career path changes as a student you learn much more than only that subject, much like working out works your muscles going to school works your brain, than its up to you what you want to do with it. For me I loved studying languages because of my struggle with English when I moved to Canada. My initial goal was to be a language teacher. I still feel like I’m a teacher but now I teach adults how to workout properly and eat healthy.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after your memorable win of Miss Universe Canada 2009?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Before winning Miss Universe Canada I was guilty of looking at pageants with the stereotype notion that its all about girls waving and asking for world peace.
After winning I can honestly say that it changed my life and perception. As title holders we are given a voice, then its up to the winner to decided what she wants to use that voice for. For me it was about translating beauty into social awerness as well as showing that peagent girls or models don’t have to starve to look beautiful. Healthy and fit bodies are much more attractive.
The actual night of the pageant is still foggy to me, I was excited, scared, and surprised. It is a night I will never forget.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion model girls who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
I live by the saying “Everything happens for a reason” Everything that happens in my life has led me to greater things, and no matter how difficult and challenging the bumps are along the way I always try to look at things in a positive way. I always say don’t focus on just climbing the ladder to fame and success, focus on enjoying the journey because whatever the outcome is it will be a great one.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo shoots. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
When you feel good about yourself that beauty translates to others. I truly enjoy doing photo shoots and I feel like its my moment to let the other side of me free. At that moment I’m not analyzing how I look and my flaws, I’m just enjoying that experience. I think that because I truly like modeling and I enjoy taking care of myself that allows me to feel comfortable to do these bold shoots, but always in a respectful way.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have been associated with specially BASE (Brazilian Association for Social and Educational Support) and a number of charities, which are all dear to your heart, tell us how you have been able to achieve and quench your thirst of giving back to the society through this endeavor of your?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
My family and I started BASE in 2007. I’m so thankful that my parents raised my brother, my sister, and I to be humble and giving. Because of my upbringing I feel like I have a duty to do something more with my life. Along the years we have organized fundraisers to build a shelter in Brazil, which we finalized in 2011.
We also raised funds during Christmas time to give 50 families in Brazil a basket with food and school supplies. I am surrounded by people that want to help as much as we do, and the only reason why we were able to achieve our goal with BASE was because of friends, and families that believed in it. I could never take all the credit for what we have done, it was truly a combined effort. I haven’t quenched my thirst though, I know that I can and will do much more!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your endevour of the ‘Fit Food’. And methodology used in developing personalized nutritious meal plans for your clients?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
Fit Food come about 3 years ago, when one of Mike’s (my husband) clients asked us to cook for her. She had been training with Mike for a while and felt like she wasn’t achieving the goals she wanted due to her eating habits. After a lot of thought we decided to cook for her. Fast forward 3 years later we now have our own 1500 sq/ft Fit Food kitchen, with an executive chef and nutritionist who develop healthy and delicious recipes. At fitfood.ca people can order different meal plans that cater towards they lifestyle, needs and goals.
Fit Food is always delivered fresh and we can customize any package to each client. The goal with Fit food was to have something that was convenient for clients, provided them with the tools and knowledge of healthy eating. Our balanced and satisfying meals give clients a chance to live their busy lives without having to prepare their healthy meals.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Mariana Valente:
First of all I have to say what a great tool it is to be able to find good information about health and fitness online. Womenfitness really has all the information one needs in order to lead and healthier lifestyle and get inspired. It’s a one stop shop in the world of fitness!
To know more about Mariana Valente: Check out at:http://www.fitfood.ca
Women Fitness Team thanks Mariana Valente for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and made this interview happen.
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