INTRODUCTION
Jaime VandenBerg is a Canadian actress, model, and international beauty pageant titleholder widely recognized for representing Canada on the global stage. Rising to international prominence after winning Miss Universe Canada 2025, she has also held several major national titles including Miss World Canada and Miss Earth Canada. Known for her tall runway presence, elegant visual style, and advocacy for women's rights, VandenBerg has become one of Canada's most recognizable modern pageant figures.
Beyond the beauty pageant world, she has expanded her career into television acting and social activism. Her story has drawn global attention due to her advocacy work supporting survivors of gender-based violence, community fundraising, and initiatives promoting women's history and empowerment. Combining intellect, activism, and classic pageant glamour, she represents a modern generation of beauty queens who blend entertainment, social impact, and global representation.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Jaime Yvonne VandenBerg
Stage Name : Jaime VandenBerg
Also Known As : Miss Jaime Yvonne, Miss Universe Canada 2025, Miss World Canada 2023
Nationality : Canadian
Ethnicity : Caucasian, European Descent
Profession : Actress, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder, Public Speaker, Advocate
Industry Category : Film & Television, Fashion & Modeling, Beauty Pageants
Years Active : 2014 – Present
Agency / Management : Private
Date of Birth : November 18, 1996
Age : 29 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Current Residence : Alberta, Canada
Height : 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Measurements : Private
Hair & Eye Color : Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Scorpio
Languages : English
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : Crowned Miss Universe Canada 2025 and represented Canada at Miss Universe 2025 finishing Top 30, Continues acting career in television mini series projects released in 2025, Ongoing advocacy for women's rights and anti gender-based violence initiatives
CAREER
Career Overview : Canadian model and pageant competitor who gained recognition through multiple national beauty titles and later expanded into acting and social advocacy
Career & Achievements : Miss Universe Canada 2025 Winner, Miss World Canada 2023 Winner, Miss International Canada 2020 Titleholder, Miss Earth Canada 2018 Titleholder, Miss Teenage Alberta 2014 Winner
Debut : Beauty Pageant Debut – Miss Teenage Alberta 2014
Notable Works : Television mini series appearances including No Cure For Love, A Bitter Vow, My Husband Sold Me to My Ex
Career Highlights : Represented Canada in Miss World 2023 Top 40 Finalist, Represented Canada in Miss Universe 2025 Top 30 Finalist, Recognized for philanthropic advocacy and community work
Awards & Recognition : The Diana Award Recipient, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Recipient
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Jaime VandenBerg was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and spent much of her childhood in nearby Coaldale. Growing up in southern Alberta, she developed a passion for winter sports and the outdoors, which remain hobbies today.
Education : University of Lethbridge
Major : Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Legal Reasoning Concentration
During her university studies she developed an interest in law, ethics, and human rights advocacy. Her academic focus on legal reasoning later inspired her goal of pursuing law school and eventually becoming a human rights lawyer.
In 2025 she applied to law school while continuing her work in entertainment, modeling, and advocacy initiatives.
PAGEANT TITLES / COMPETITIONS
Pageant Titles : Miss Universe Canada 2025, Miss World Canada 2023, Miss International Canada 2020, Miss Earth Canada 2018, Miss Teenage Alberta 2014
Competition Results : Miss Universe 2025 Top 30, Miss World 2023 Top 40
International Representation : Canada
Crown Year : 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2025
Advocacy / Platform : Women's rights advocacy, gender-based violence awareness, community support for women's shelters, education and empowerment programs
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS
Filmography : Television Acting
TV Shows :
2025 – No Cure For Love, Role : Dr Rebecca Dean, TV Mini Series
2025 – A Bitter Vow, Role : Chloe, TV Mini Series
2025 – My Husband Sold Me to My Ex, Role : Claire, TV Mini Series
Acting : Canadian television drama and mini-series productions
BRAND COLLABORATIONS / ENDORSEMENTS
Brand Collaborations : Fashion campaigns, beauty industry partnerships, pageant sponsor collaborations, charity promotional campaigns
Endorsements : Fashion and lifestyle brands connected to pageant organizations and philanthropic initiatives
MAGAZINE FEATURES / RUNWAY APPEARANCES
Magazine Features : Beauty pageant coverage magazines, Canadian fashion publications, online lifestyle media
Runway Appearances : Charity fashion shows, national pageant runway events, fashion presentations connected with pageant organizations
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV / Media Appearances : Canadian television interviews, pageant broadcasts, news coverage following Miss Universe Canada 2025 victory, lifestyle and advocacy interviews
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Intelligent beauty queen combining academic background with social advocacy and global pageant representation
Cultural Influence : Inspires young women pursuing leadership roles in pageantry, activism, and professional careers
Fashion Style : Elegant pageant glamour, modern evening gowns, classic beauty queen presentation with contemporary styling
Visual Signature : Tall runway silhouette, blonde hair, classic beauty pageant elegance, confident stage presence
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Personal Life : Private
Hobbies : Skiing, Winter sports, Playing ukulele, Traveling
Special Skills : Public speaking, advocacy campaigns, stage performance, modeling
Personal Interests : Women's rights advocacy, legal studies, community volunteerism, education
Languages : English
TRIVIA / FUN FACTS / BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Fun Facts :
Survived a gender-based violent attack while traveling in Colombia which later inspired her activism work
Recipient of the Diana Award recognizing humanitarian and youth activism
Co-founded the non-profit initiative Canadian Herstory promoting women's history education in Canada
Launched Peaks for a Purpose campaign under the Miss World Beauty With A Purpose initiative
Behind-the-scenes notes : Known among pageant organizers for combining academic background with strong public speaking skills
Lesser-known details : Applied to law school in 2025 with a long-term goal of becoming a human rights lawyer
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/missjaimeyvonne
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/MissJaimeYvonne
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jaime.vandenberg
Other Platforms : Pageant event pages, charity campaign platforms, interview media channels
SUMMARY
Full Name : Jaime Yvonne VandenBerg
Nationality : Canadian
Profession : Actress, Model, Beauty Pageant Titleholder
Date of Birth : November 18, 1996
Height : 175 cm
Zodiac Sign : Scorpio
Education : University of Lethbridge
Career Highlights : Miss Universe Canada 2025, Miss World Canada 2023, Miss International Canada 2020, Miss Earth Canada 2018
Filmography : No Cure For Love (2025), A Bitter Vow (2025), My Husband Sold Me to My Ex (2025)
Fashion Style : Elegant pageant glamour
Hobbies : Skiing, Winter sports, Playing ukulele
Fun Facts : Diana Award recipient, women's rights advocate, non-profit founder
Social Media Links : Instagram, X, Facebook