Believe in yourself, and your dreams will become reality. Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” With perpetual strive, sheer determination and an open heart, this is what Alexandria Maillot wishes to accomplish through her passion for the arts. The newly Vancouver-based teen has already developed a wealth of experiences and an impressive resume from performing opportunities that have included: Showcasing her talents to audiences overseas in Egypt and Romania, winning numerous competitions like the PNE Shaw Star Discovery Talent Search and Victoria Idol, being featured on Virgin Radio’s Best of BC program, and catching the attention of impresario David Foster and earning a spot onstage with famed singer Jann Arden during a televised concert in Toronto. A graduate at the age of 16, Alexandria’s most recent successes include recieving 2nd place in the BC Musician Songwriting Magazine, and is currently featured on Oprah Winfrey’s website as part of “Oprah’s Search for the World’s Smartest and Most Talented Kids” section. One of her original songs, Revolution, was picked up by Universal Music in Europe and appears on the debut album by Swiss recording artist Stefanie Heinzmann. The song was the third single (with an accompanying video) from Stefanie’s album “Masterplan”, which went gold in Germany and Switzerland and was Top 10 in the EU. In 2009, Alexandria was chosen as one of the Top 20 artists/bands out of 450 applicants in British Columbia to be a part of the inaugural The Peak Performance Project, a $5.29 million plan designed to kick start the international music careers of three emerging B.C. artists every year for the next seven years. The project is administered by the Music BC Industry Association and funded by 100.5 The PEAK through CRTC approved Canadian Content Development Funding. Most recently, Alexandria was featured through 95.3 Virgin Radio for the “Best of BC” program as well as Ourstage.com and MTV’s “Needle in the Haystack” feature. Alexandria has always made it a priority to help others through her music. Over the years, Alexandria has been involved in various charities like the Easter Seals Program, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Breast Cancer Research and Epilepsy Awareness, and has organized fundraisers for local food banks and independent groups. She has promoted self-confidence and inspired the use of creativity and imagination while touring elementary and middle schools, and has put together vocal workshops and Youth Talent Showcases to help young music enthusiasts get started in a positive manner. With a maturity far beyond her years, Alexandria knows the importance of being surrounded by a supportive atmosphere, and does her best to be a mentor and role model for her peers. Alexandria is ready to take on the world. The question is, is the world ready to take on Alexandria?
