MONIKA MYERS

Down Syndrome

Model
Actor
Speaker

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MONIKA MYERS

Down Syndrome

Model
Actor
Speaker

MONIKA MYERS Down Syndrome Model Actor SpeakerMONIKA MYERS Down Syndrome Model Actor SpeakerMONIKA MYERS Down Syndrome Model Actor Speaker

"SHE IS A SHOW STOPPER" Designer lesley hampton

"ISN'T LIFE AMAZING?!" Monika Myers


 Professional International Runway Model and Actor with Down Syndrome


BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

Monika Myers is a global inspiration and believes every woman is beautiful. As Canada's first professional international runway model with Down syndrome, she has shattered stereotypes and broken barriers, proving that beauty and talent know no bounds. She has graced numerous catwalks around the world including prestigious New York and Paris Fashion Weeks. 


 MODEL   ACTOR   SPEAKER

ADVOCATE   AMBASSADOR


Monika is honoured to be an Ambassador for Down Syndrome, and is a voice for diversity and inclusion not only for those with Down syndrome, but for all with visible and invisible differences.


 Monika has been featured on 

Television, Live Radio, News channels, Newspapers, Magazines and Online features around the globe. 


Monika’s story is one of

AUTHENTICITY, INCLUSION & INSPIRATION. 


When asked if she was nervous before her first show back 2022, she authentically replied

 “I am not nervous, because 

I AM BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL”. 

And that was the inspiration behind her initiative called "I AM BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL"; to inspire others to believe in themselves and to pursue their own dreams. 


She loves life, is confident in who she is, and truly believes EVERY woman is beautiful.


I AM BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL…Believe in YOURself.

@iambraveandbeautiful 

www.IAMBRAVEANDBEAUTIFUL.com


MONIKA MYERS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqwfJr7_qDM


NEWS FEATURES

TELEVISION/ RADIO/ NEWS: 


  • CTV NEWS TV ATLANTIC CANADA: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2564194
  • CTV NEWS TV : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjHzzl074ts
  • CBC THE NATIONAL: https://twitter.com/CBCTheNational/status/1591045578254942208?cxt=HHwWgIC8lcLhw5QsAAAA
  • CBC NEWS Toronto (at 58:00) : https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2107766339506
  • CBC METRO MORNING LIVE RADIO: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-39-metro-morning/clip/15947936-brave-beautiful-monika-myers-14-model-down-syndrome
  • CITY TV NEWS, I AM BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2022/06/13/toronto-teen-first-model-with-down-syndrome-to-walk-tkfw-runway/
  • CITY TV NEWS, CANADA: https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/video/2022/09/22/toronto-teen-with-down-syndrome-hits-new-york-catwalks/
  • CITY TV NEWS, CANADA: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2022/11/28/kids-with-disabilities-hit-the-toronto-runways/
  • DAILY MAIL UK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11322957/Teenager-14-one-syndrome-models-walk-New-York-Fashion-Week.html
  • CTV NEWS: https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/brave-and-beautiful-teen-model-with-down-syndrome-spreads-message-to-believe-in-yourself-1.6152792
  • CTV NEWS ATLANTIC CANADA: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/indigenous-designer-making-her-mark-on-the-global-fashion-scene-1.6154648
  • LONDON FREE PRESS: https://lfpress.com/life/fashion-beauty/amazing-teen-with-down-syndrome-becomes-runway-role-model
  • CBC ICI FRENCH: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1931517/fashion-art-toronto-diversite-inclusion-mode-defile
  • TRINIDAD & TOBAGO NEWSDAY cover: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/03/21/call-for-legal-capacity-for-people-with-disabilities/
  • TRINIDAD W107FM RADIO: Live Radio Interview March, 2023
  • TRINIDAD RED967tt RADIO: Live Radio Interview March, 2023
  • TRINIDAD TV6TNT: https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/7pmnews/with-us-not-for-us-down-syndrome-awareness/article_4cacc666-c84f-11ed-90c6-436bfd19b047.html



MAGAZINES:


  • FASHION MAGAZINE, CANADA: https://fashionmagazine.com/style/model-down-syndrome-monika-myers/
  • STYLE CANADA MAGAZINE: https://style.ca/faces-of-fat-monika-myers-fashion-model-modelprofile-style-canada/
  • INFUSE HUMBER MAGAZINE: http://www.infusehumber.com/the-14-year-old-canadian-model-making-history-on-the-runway/
  • EGOMODA, PUERTO RICO: https://egomoda.com/wanda-beauchamp-presenta-girls-in-the-city/
  • BIZ & FASHION MAGAZINE, CANADA, July 2022, Honouring Monika Myers
  • AZRA MAGAZINE, BOZNIA: https://azra.ba/vijesti/291452/monika-ima-down-sindrom-i-ostvaruje-svoje-snove-setala-svjetskim-pistama-i-odusevila-modni-svijet/
  • CAN KIDS MAGAZINE: December, 2022
  • DAPPY MAGAZINE by Style Cruze: TEEN EDITION, COVER, Vol 60, December, 2022
  • EMPOWERMENT MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN MEDIA, TRINIDAD: https://www.guardian.co.tt/article/walking-in-their-purpose-6.2.1666539.eb04918da9
  • HOLLYWAY MAGAZINE: COVER, Issue #9, January 2023
  • TEEN CRUZE MAGAZINE: COVER,  Vol 3, February 2023
  • HARPER BAZAAR KIDS, Instagram March 2023
  • LIMINUL MAGAZINE, Breaking Barriers and Beauty Standards, April, 2023, https://liminul.xyz/breaking-barriers-beauty-standards-at-fashion-art-toronto/
  • ELLE GLOBAL WOMAN MAGAZINE: Redefing Beauty and Breaking Barriers in the Fashion Industry, July 2023, https://egwglobalmagazine.com/monika-myers
  • STYLE CRUZE MAGAZINE: News Stand Edition #563, https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2575810?__r=1018094
  • NEIGHBOURS OF FOREST HILL MAGAZINE: Cover and Editorial, August 2023


 SOCIAL NEWS OUTLETS:


  • HER, IRELAND: https://www.her.ie/style/teenage-model-syndrome-makes-history-nyfw-565766
  • FANPAGE, ITALY: https://www.fanpage.it/stile-e-trend/moda/monika-myers-modella-con-sindrome-di-down-alla-new-york-fashion-week-sono-coraggiosa-e-bella/
  • NIT, PORTUGAL: https://www.nit.pt/compras/moda/tem-14-anos-sindrome-de-e-acaba-de-desfilar-na-semana-de-moda-de-nova-iorque
  • ZADARSKI.HR DAILY MAIL, CROATIA: https://zadarski.slobodnadalmacija.hr/zadar/viral/monika-14-je-jedna-od-rijetkih-manekenki-sa-sindromom-down-koja-je-hodala-na-pisti-njujorskog-tjedna-mode-bila-sam-princeza-ovo-je-prica-o-njoj-1236493
  • TYLA, UK: https://www.tyla.com/beauty/monika-myers-down-syndrome-new-york-fashion-week-20221017
  • FANPAGE. IT, ITALY: https://www-fanpage-it.translate.goog/stile-e-trend/moda/monika-myers-e-icona-di-moda-inclusiva-non-voglio-che-la-sindrome-di-down-sia-un-limite/?_x_tr_sl=it&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
  • SCOOP UPWORTHY, USA: https://scoop.upworthy.com/14-year-old-becomes-canadas-first-runway-model-with-down-syndrome-be-brave-and-beautiful
  • WOMEN WORKING, USA: https://ktvz.com/news/2022/11/15/brave-and-beautiful-teen-model-with-down-syndrome-spreads-message-to-believe-in-yourself/
  • DEARBORN, USA: https://dearborn.org/preview/a-teenage-girl-with-down-syndrome-defies-the-world-and-becomes-a-model-15085
  • HALLO! LIFESTYLE, TURKEY: https://lifestyle.hallo.id/tren/pr-1795227389/monica-myers-model-down-syndrome-pertama-yang-tampil-di-new-york-fashion-week
  • YUMAMA, SERBIA: https://yumama.mondo.rs/dete/zivot-vaspitanje-deteta/a46776/Manekenka-sa-Daunovim-sidromom-na-Nedelji-mode-u-Njujorku.html
  • JENNY, GREECE: https://jenny.gr/update/now/405987/i-monika-myers-ginetai-ena-ap-ta-prota-efiba-montela-me-syndromo-down-poy
  • UPSOCL, SPAIN  December 2022, https://www.upsocl.com/lulu/chica-con-sindrome-de-down-es-incluida-en-la-semana-de-la-moda-de-nueva-york-un-avance-importante-1/#
  • YAHOO LIFESTYLE, May, 2023, https://ca.style.yahoo.com/monika-myers-model-down-syndrome-barbie-200038421.html
  • YAHOO, IN THE KNOW, September, 2023 https://www.intheknow.com/post/runway-of-dreams-nyfw-2023/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNhLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFKvII-FKGeQUSMNJVZ8IWuPVI6K4JTzGH_dTRpYAIQ70elGoj8taV5Y5yrpQ2KtMoZT_Kqc8Fe5c6Isy7Fan43R7-L2OYdrqlVwqnzHmLaDbI1FXktVwuBOjQu_DWimRjLSngTwwIUqXP5vPOVPDE2UlsQ--onnXEHqKv54rcXE
  • PLANET FASHION, September, 2023 https://www.planetfashiontv.com/funari-new-york-designer-launches-the-funari-paris-ss24-collection/
  • TEENS WANNA KNOW, Nov, 23, https://teenswannaknow.com/5-fast-facts-about-model-and-advocate-monika-myers/


AWARDS/ RECOGNITION:


  • Canada's FIRST Runway Model with Down syndrome, June 2022, NYFW September, Fashion Art Toronto, November, 2022, HFW, February 2023
  • I AM BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL, Business Registration, July, 2022 
  • YOUTH DAY GLOBAL AMBASSADOR, Down Syndrome, August, 2022
  • NORTH TORONTO POST, Toronto's Most Inspirational & Influential Women of 2022
  • PARLIAMENT OF CANADA, HONOURABLE MARCI IEN, Recognition Certificate, January 2023 
  • PREMIER OF ONTARIO, HONOURABLE DOUG FORD, Recognition Certificate, March 2023
  • EMPOWERED KIDS ONTARIO- Tribute Award Recipient, April, 2023 https://empoweredkidsontario.ca/monikamyers
  • CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY AMBASSADOR, May, 2023
  • NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS, AMBASSADOR, May, 2023
  • COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, 40 IN 9 Completion, May, 2023
  • DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD, Bronze Level, May 2023
  • CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, His Excellency Arif Keshani, Certificate of Recognition May, 2023



SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:


  • UNITED NATIONS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY, Key Note Speaker, Trinidad & Tobago, March 21, 2023
  • DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION TORONTO, Buddy Walk Guest Speaker, May 2023
  • MENTORS MIXERS, HART HELPS CHARITY, Mentorship and Empowerment, April 2023
  • CHAMPAGNE AND HEELS, Women Empowering Women, Guest Speaker, April 2023YOUTH DAY GALA, "Believe in Yourself" Toronto, 2022
  • TORONTO POLICE ACADEMY- Back to School Mental Health, Guest Speaker, 2022




RUNWAY SHOWS:

*FIRST MODEL WITH DOWN SYNDROME*



  • FASHION ART TORONTO, Designer KOH Montreal Juan Iskandar, Toronto, November, 2023- opened show
  • PARIS, FASHION WEEK STUDIO, Designer Funari New York, Paris France, September, 2023- designer walk
  • NYFW, RUNWAY OF DREAMS, Kohl's; Nine West, New York City, September 2023
  • FASHION ART TORONTO, Its Tegan West, Toronto, April 2023
  • MODE 6IX, International Designer, J11, Toronto, April 2023
  • MULBERRY Brand Photoshoot, The Butterfly Photography, April 2023
  • TRINIDAD FASHION WITH US, NOT FOR US, Lisa Faye Silks, Charu Lochan Dass,  Claudia Pegus Designs, Trinidad, March, 2023 
  • FASHION CIRCUIT SERIES, Fearless Crown Clothing, Toronto, February 2023
  • HAMILTON FASHION WEEK, Eseohe, Keyda Couture, Ark Collective, Eleanor Geraldine, Kanchana Fernando, Feb 2023
  • FASHION ART TORONTO, Amelia Tuu Team, Miss Universe Canada, November 2022
  • FASHION ART TORONTO, Opening Show, Lesley Hampton, November 2022
  • DARLENE HACHEY, Canine Couture Designer Brand Photoshoot, October, 2022
  • NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, PRIMARK USA, Brooklyn, NY Sept, 2022
  • NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, Art Hearts,  Wanda Beauchamp Couture, NYC, Sept 2022
  • TKFW,  Suzy Q Jewels Fashion, Toronto, June 2022





MONIKA MYERS MODEL- Runway Shows



FASHION ART TORONTO: FW'23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvTa_zAMclQ


FASHION ART TORONTO SS'23

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OKvDt7Tu83g


FASHION ART TORONTO FW'22

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/94FZR_v3bGw


NYFW '22 PRIMARK USA, NYC

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tdzu8-QVtu4


NYFW '22 WANDA BEAUCHAMP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B21ydFA_UKs





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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqwfJr7_qDM


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