#everyBODYplayahmas

How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I started playing mas when I could afford it on my own. As much as I love it, it was not something my parents considered a financial priority. So believe you me! When I was available to finance my frontline dreams I DID!!! What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * As a new makeup artist Miami Carnival 2018 was my favorite because it was the first time I contributed to the beauty that is mas with my artistry. What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? Music, Feathers, Glitter/Bling, and Great People! Describe your perfect mas experience: My perfect mas experience is a costume that fits perfect and hugs all the right places, a bomb dj on the truck, and my best squad and I all at the same level of turnt and we still far from the stage. What would you like to tell people about mas, that they may not know? ...

Ivory is a multi discipline performer known best for her booty shakin', shenanigan making, and a voice that just won’t quit. A graduate of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, this former Miss Canada Plus has graced stages across Canada, the US and abroad.! A member of the Succulent Six, Canada's team of curvy superSHEroes (check out their show on YOUTUBE and CBC.CA ), and Les Femmes Fatales: Women of Colour Burlesque Troupe, you can follow her antics on Instagram and twitter @pureivorydotca or online at www.pureivory.ca How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I started playing mas with my auntie Mary, her daughter Jamela and my bestie Nadz when I was 17 years old - 1've never missed playing mas Caribana in 15 years since! What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * 2008 Carnival when I was Miss Canada Plus and brought the pageant to the parade by playing frontline for Toronto Caribbean Co...

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.): * I am a person who is passionate about problem solving whether it be at work as an analyst or within my daily life. My dreams are to be able to travel around the world speaking to women about confidence and motivation. How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I started playing mas when I was about 7 with my mom and cousins. Mas has always been a family event where my family would participate. What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * My favourite experience would be this years 2018 Toronto Carnival. I chose a costume that I loved and was out of my comfort zone. This was a personal goal of mine. When I put on the costume it felt liberating. I looked and felt good which made me feel very proud. What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? Carnival tights. I only started wearing tights for the past two years and n...