All About Katrina

Calgary native Katrina settled in Toronto to go to university and describes herself as representing diversity and creativity. Her life motto is to have fun, enjoy life, be creative and do your absolute best! She's a self-starter, entrepreneur, and loves adventure. She wants to spread her ideas to a captive audience and connect with people. Check out Katrina's audition tape now and read her Q&A below!

Katrina's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• As an Iraqi/Jewish/Trini Montreal born young female I represent our next generation of diverse, educated, creative and visionary Canadians who love music, pop culture and a good party.
• Formal education completed:
• BA International Relations (May 2006)
• Languages spoken:
• English, French, Spanish
• Last job(s) held:
• Founder / Creative Director LOTUS Urban dance Company, Retail Sales, Marketing Assistant, Production / Communications Assistant.
• Describe your personality and style:
• Personality - fundamentally peaceful, love life, love an adventure. Style - classy, clean cut, but always with a twist to keep it interesting.
• What are your strengths?:
• Strong leader and great team player - creative visionary - skilled decision maker and most of all I like to have FUN!
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• K'Naan at Revival - his ability to connect with the crowd while incorporating traditional African sounds with popular hip-hip and communicate an important social and geographical message was amazing.
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• Most recent - Digable Planets "Reachin". Favourites are Lucy Pearl, Lauryn Hill Unplugged.
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho, The E Myth by Michael Garbert, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hossein.
• What magazines do you read?:
• New, Eye Weekly, Rolling Stone. I just want to add that while magazines are a great resource for what's happening where, when, why, with who, and how...if we really want to understand what's going on with music, media, youth, and pop culture we have to open our eyes and ears and experience it for ourselves.
• What are your goals?:
• Fulfill my creative vision, build a strong family, work in media and entertainment at Much. I would also love to play an action hero in some high budget flashy film before the end of my days.
• What three artists would you most like to interview?:
• Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Adam Levine.
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: Do you feel you have a responsibility to create a positive image for black youth in North America?
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: How much harder has it been to gain experience as a Canadian based artist?
  THE KILLERS: To what extent does your work reflect the Las Vegas lifestyle?
  COLDPLAY: If you could snap your fingers and change one thing about the world, what would it be?
• What social issues interest you?:
• Black image in North America and disadvantaged youth.
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• Elvis, Prince, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Backstreet Boys, U2, Kanye West.
• What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
• Much is Canada's pop culture outlet and as the music industry has evolved Much has evolved with it becoming Canada's connection to the dynamic and global music community.
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• Video On Trial, MuchOnDemand, TopTens.