Nova Stevens

Nova Stevens, born Nyawal Bukjok, is a Canadian model, activist, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2020 and represented Canada at Miss Universe 2020, becoming the first woman of South Sudanese origin to compete at the pageant. Stevens is also a professional model and an activist for Black Lives Matter. Born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents, she was sent to Canada at the age of six for a better life. Stevens grew up in Alberta and Ontario, and at the age of 15, she began living on her own. She later moved to New York City and then Vancouver to pursue her modeling career and acting aspirations.