#everyBODYplayahmas

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * HR administrator focusing on diversity and inclusion... I do plus size modelling and I also do a podcast... I enjoy making people feel good about themselves and I'm passionate about self love and showing the importance of inclusion. How and when did you first start playing mas?  * 2019 was my first time (as an adult) What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * I LOVED playing was and being on the road.. I felt absolutely beautiful and it was just such a fun and happy time. everything felt right for carnival Monday and Tuesday. What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? This was my first time playing Mas so I'm still kind of learning the ropes and MY personal must haves- but I'd say a GOOD pair of fish net stockings and a few face gems to give me that bit of extra sparkle. Describe your perfe...

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * I work in the health care industry, I’m around a lot of sick people so it helps me realize that if I am healthy and alive, my size doesn’t matter! This is why carnival has become a passion for me, soca music and carnival is all about good times and good vibes, that’s what I’m all about ! How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I first played Mas in a costume in 2016, and since then Carnival can’t miss me! It has become a hobby to travel the world celebrating my culture. I can’t get enough of de road! What carnival experience has been your favourite (and most proud) to date?  * Bahamas Carnival 2018, it was my first time playing Mas outside my home country. Now I wanna travel all over the Caribbean and experience Mas What are some of your must-have carnival essentials? Fanny pack, portable charger, cow bell or whistle for making noise!! Desc...

Brief biography (profession, hobbies, passions, etc.):  * Hello! My name is Adeja. First and foremost, I am a carnival enthusiast! Carnival is my vice. In order to afford this expensive addiction, I work at one of the top 5 banks in Canada as a Business Analyst. I graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto with a bachelor of commerce degree in business management. I was born in Canada to a Dominican (not republic) mother and a Jamaican father. How and when did you first start playing mas?  * I used to attend carnival as a child with my grandpa as a spectator. I loved seeing the pretty costumes and the hearing the music. As I grew up I wanted to play but I was very conscious of my body, which held be back from playing for years. In 2015 I decided to let all that fear go, and decided to play mas in Toronto and I haven't looked back since. It was the most liberating and freeing experience of my life. I am in love with that feeling. ...