The Chemical Engineering student from the University of
Alberta moved to Fort McMurray, Canada, along with her family in 2005 when she
was barely 10-years-old.
Twenty One-year-old Sravya Kalyanapu is making the country
proud in many ways. And the primary reason is the Telugu girl eyeing the
prestigious Miss World Canada 2017 title. She became one of the 50 finalists at
the beauty pageant to be held in less than two weeks’ time. India-born Sravya
won the Miss Northern Alberta World title and now aims to be the Miss World
Canada. The Chemical Engineering student from the University of Alberta moved
to Fort McMurray, Canada, along with her family in 2005 when she was barely
10-years-old. Her father, Ravi Kumar, native of Aswaraopet, Khammam district worked as Agriculture Officer in Ichoda
before migrating. Her mother Parvathi Ponakala native place is Gopuvanipalem village, near Vuyyuru, Krishna District. As she gears up to have an important contest in July, we
bring all the things that you need to know about Sravya Kalyanapu making India
proud. Miss India 2017 winners are Manushi Chhillar, Sana Dua and Priyanka
Kumari: View Pics of this year’s Indian beauty pageant queens.
1. Sravya Kalyanapu believes ‘comprehensive education is the
most efficient resource that can empower women and ensure equal opportunity to
a safe and secure future.’ She is pursuing a bachelors degree in chemical
engineering from the University of Alberta. After shifting to Canada from India
at the age of 10, Sravya attended Westwood Community High School. She has also
studied at Oxford University for a prestigious 2-month summer program and
received a leadership certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship.
2. Back in India, Sravya Kalyanapu had studied in the local
St. Joseph’s Convent School before the family moved out of the country. Her
alma mater in the Adilabad district is excited with their former student’s
achievements. Sravya’s teachers remember her as a studious who was interested
in cultural activity especially dance.
3. Sravya Kalyanapu is a firm believer in giving back to the
society and says it is a great value addition to personal growth. She has been
volunteering with a number of charitable organizations such as Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Food Bank and Engineers without
Borders.
5. Finally, Sravya Kalyanapu is also a successful
entrepreneur. She is a Co-Founder of Seleste Lipsticks, her own line of
naturally made lipsticks. Seleste lipsticks are made with organic and natural
ingredients that nourish and repair the lips. The hydrating formula is infused
with natural pigments that provide stunning and long-wearing lip color.
7. She likes to pursue her hobbies when not occupied with
her other commitments. She likes to immerse herself in art and enjoy to sketch,
paint with acrylics and create sculptures from recycled materials. She also
practices Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form, to stay close to her
cultural roots, as claimed by Sravya Kalyanapu in her blog.
Sravya Kalyanapu, a 21-year-old B.Tech third year chemical
engineering student at University of Alberta belongs to Khammam. She moved to
Fort McMurray, Canada, along with her family in 2005 when she was barely
10-years-old.
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