She was a synchronized swimmer from the age of 7- 17. She moved away from home at 12 to train for the Canadian National Team. Became the Canadian National Champion for 3 years and represented her country at the world aquatic championship where she was placed 2nd. The opportunity to become a model arose from a talent agent coming to a charity high school fashion show. The talent agency sent a Polaroid to an agency in NY. Her modeling career developed rapidly and consisted of Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Vanity Fair and 2 Chanel #5 commercials directed by Luc Besson. She then decided to move to LA to pursue an acting career something which would confirm a life long dream.