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Keaten Vale — 

This month's cover feature focuses 

on Mental Health Awareness 

and the advocates that do what 

they can to help where they can. 

Keaten is one of those. He writes 

a monthly column for Sophia Lia 

Mag focusing on mental health 

and joins us here to share 

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LETTER 

Welcome to the very late Fall Edition of 

Topteen magazine! 

I apologise for the delay in the release of 

this one – I had the issue built and ready 

for release late October, but things in my 

life took a turn I hadn't expected. 

For the past few years I have been 

struggling with some heart related 

problems. Things that we had been dealing 

with and keeping in control, but recently 

things have been become more serious 

and I have been focused on testing and 

meetings with my cardiologist. I have to 

admit that I put everything in my life on hold, 

including the publication. My emotional 

& physical challenges took me away from 

my passions and it has been a hard time 

coming back to it. I sincerely apologise to 

all the contributors and models featured 

in this issue and I hope you will still enjoy 

the magazine. Moving on, I really had fun 

photo — Nicole Goodwin 

putting this issue together and I hope you 

all like the look and style of the magazine. 

Included in this issue are some great 

interviews and features! I had the pleasure 

of meeting up with Sophia Lia for her cover 

variant feature. Seeing what she has 

created and where she is going with her 

publication, SophiaLia Mag is a great story. 

Along with Sophia I was also able to shoot 

with up and coming talent, Keaten Vale. His 

contribution to mental health advocacy 

are a welcome perspective in current times. 

Our International cover feature is Chloe 

Lang, an actress, model and influencer 

best known for her work in season 3 & 4 of 

Lazytown as Stephanie. It is an honour to 

include an exclusive interview with her. 

I hope all the featured teens in Topteen 

will inspire you all to keep pushing forward 

and follow your dreams. 

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Creative Director & Founder - Topteen 

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TT - What is it like navigating the creative 

world while also being a regular 

teenager? 

KV - Personally, I find that the lifestyle 

that I’ve chosen is very exciting and 

I love the environment that is always 

changing. I’m always looking for new 

things to try and this kind of thing really 

helps keep things new and interesting. 

I have however found balancing 

this with my personal life has been very 

difficult and stressful at times because I 

not only have so much going on in one 

life but school and extracurricular activities 

are extremely demanding as a 

senior student/athlete. Trying to get all 

my school work done and arriving to 

practice on time is sometimes impossible 

with everything else that has been 

scheduled. As I am still relatively new to 

this industry I’m still in the process of 

learning how to keep myself organized 

and there have been many nights where 

the work caught up and I needed to stay 

up all night just to get my next day prepared. 

Overall even though it is hard at 

times I love the opportunities and don’t 

regret a thing. 

TT - What do you do to stay motivated 

and keep going, especially during this difficult 

time? 

KV - I find that motivation comes from 

every little victory I can find. Every inch 

of progress encourages me to strive for 

the next one. This ties directly to the optimism 

that I need to have to find these 

little victories. The opportunities that 

arise, no matter how small or insignificant 

they may seem, I choose to look at 

them as they’re own little wins and coming 

one more step closer to success. This 

always feeds the fire and helps me come 

up with new ideas and inspires me to 

jump on new possibilities everytime they 

come around. 

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TT - How did you initially get into 

modeling, writing, and acting? 

KV - My first opportunity came 

about in early highschool where I 

was offered to write an article for a 

magazine centered around mental 

health. Despite feeling like this was 

way out of my lane I decided to give 

it a try and write about my experience 

dealing with peer pressure in 

hopes that at least someone would 

be able to relate to my story and I 

could help them. After the release of 

the magazine I saw how much it was 

helping people all around the world 

and was offered to continue writing 

for the next issues of the magazine. 

Ever since then I’ve been trying to motivate 

others to create their own success 

just as I’ve been trying to create 

my own alongside them. Despite how 

small my article seems in comparison 

to the big picture, even if I know that 

my piece is helping at least one person 

I know that it’s completely worth it and 

encourages me to keep going. Acting 

and modeling were opportunities that 

started as an idea and became a reality 

through hard work and dedication. 

Despite how hopeless it seems at first 

it’s important to keep trying because 

eventually with enough perseverance 

anyone could create their own opportunities. 

After that first spark of possibilities, 

it becomes increasingly easy to feed 

that blaze. Looking at anyone's success 

it’s difficult to see that they started from 

scratch and struggled to start that fire 

just as much as anyone else did. 

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TT - Do you have any other hobbies or 

interests that Top Teen readers might 

not know about? 

KV - Ever since I was old enough to hold 

one in my arms, I’ve never wanted to put 

my guitar down. It’s been my passion 

since I was a little kid and it's helped me 

through the good and bad times. It’s been 

there for me when I felt alone and was a 

voice when I felt I had none. Even now I 

find myself turning to it as a method of destressing 

and expressing emotion in a way 

that everyone can enjoy. I play it everyday, 

always looking for a new challenge and 

I see my guitar following me through my 

future for the rest of my life. 

TT - What is something that you’ve 

always wanted to try? 

KV - I’ve always wanted to try skydiving! 

TT - What advice do you have for 

teens struggling with their mental 

health? 

KV - Mental health is such a difficult issue 

as every person has their own unique 

story and different methods of dealing 

with and overcoming these obstacles. I 

suppose the best advice I can give to 

anyone struggling with mental health is 

to find someone to talk to and some outlet 

to express yourselves. Speaking out to 

someone is such a good feeling as it lifts so 

much weight off a person's shoulders and 

there are so many people out there that 

are ready to listen and help in any way 

that they can. The only thing separating 

these people from you is reaching out and 

making the first move. 

TT - From everything that you've been 

through up until now, what is your message 

for other people? 

KV - Luck is something that people find, it is 

not something that finds you. What I mean 

by this is that from the outside, it may seem 

like someone has all the luck in the world 

and that everything fell perfectly into place 

for them, but in reality more often than not 

that person has worked extremely hard for 

their accomplishments. Too often people 

wait to get “Lucky” and for their time to come 

and suddenly they'll get the opportunity of a 

lifetime. The truth is that those opportunities 

don’t come to those who wait in line, it comes 

to those who go out of their way and work 

hard to get them. 

TT - Tell us a fun fact we might not 

know about you! 

KV - I have always led an extremely 

active lifestyle and working with my 

very competitive nature I found myself 

competing in sporting events. All 

the time. I’ve bounced from sport to 

sport finding what keeps me on my 

toes and fuling my competitive nature. 

The first year of junior high I 

tried out for the volleyball team 

and have never felt so happy doing 

something in my life. I’ve 

played not only varsity volleyball 

but club and beach 

as well. I’ve met some of 

my best friends through 

the sport and have developed 

connections 

with teammates that 

would otherwise 

have been 

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TT - Do you find it challenging to balance 

everything? 

KV - I absolutely find it hard balancing everything 

in my life especially right now. It's hard enough 

trying to stay on top of school and studies but 

adding my career and athletics to the mix makes 

my head spin. It’s very unfortunate because 

I’m not finding as much time to do things 

that I love such as visiting with family and 

friends after school. 

TT - What are your future goals and 

plans? Are there any exciting upcoming 

projects? 

KV - There are projects in the future 

that I’m super excited for. Namely, 

I will be on screen for the first 

time in my life as a background 

character for a TV series coming 

up. I’m so excited to be on set 

and experience everything for 

the first time and I’m holding 

high hopes that more doors 

will open up from here. On 

the other end of the spectrum 

I’m planning on pursuing my 

athletic and academic career 

by going to university and 

playing for a post secondary 

volleyball team. I haven’t 

decided on what courses 

exactly I will be following 

through my studies but I’m 

determined to try my best 

and make the most of the 

next few years, wherever 

they may take me. 

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presents 

Chloe Lang 

Chloe Lang is a 19-year-old actress, model, and influencer. 

She began her entertainment career at only four years 

old - dancing and singing competitively. Her passion 

for the performing arts grew and she landed her first 

lead role as Stephanie on the children’s international 

TV show, LazyTown. 

Topteen presents an 

exclusive interview about 

her career and what's next 

for this talented teen! 

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Hi Chloe! Thank you for being a part of 

Topteen! I know our readers will be very 

interested in your story. 

Thank you! It's my pleasure. 

How did you first get involved in 

performing arts? 

I fell in love with performing at a very young 

age. - When I was 2, I began dancing and 

started traveling competitively with it by 

the age of 6. 

By 7, I began singing and acting lessons 

and dove into the world of auditions, 

live shows, working on set, and daily 

training. I continued to nurture my 

love for performing and suddenly 

landed the role of Stephanie on 

the kid's international TV show, 

LazyTown. 

Being cast in Lazytown 

must have been an amazing 

experience! 

When I found out I had booked 

this life-changing role, it was 

a quick turnaround until my mom 

and I had packed our bags and said 

goodbye to our lives at home while 

we began our journey of living in 

Iceland. The creator of the show is 

Icelandic, so LazyTown was filmed 

in Reykjavik. 

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How long were you in 

Iceland? 

My mom and I spent around two years or 

so while I filmed two seasons. While there 

I also traveled, met life-long friends, 

learned new things, and had some of 

the best experiences of my life! Every 

day on set was so much fun and I was 

surrounded by people who inspired 

me and helped me grow. 

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What was each day like? 

My days on set were usually Mondays through 

Fridays from 8 AM - 7 PM, and the weekends 

were spent traveling & relaxing with cast 

and crew members! A typical day on set for 

me consisted of tutoring, recording weekly 

episode songs & learning the dances, filming 

on set, learning new scripts, fittings, and 

more. The time I spent filming LazyTown 

and the people I met is so special to me, 

I even go back to visit almost every 

summer! 

What happened after Lazytown? 

Once I finished filming seasons 3 & 

4 of LazyTown, I moved back to my 

hometown and began public school 

again as a 7th grader. I jumped right 

back into the old life and activities 

I had loved before and continued 

auditioning as well. Over the 

years I have booked numerous 

commercials, print jobs, and 

short films. 

In 2015 I started my first year 

of high school and committed 

to my academics, volunteer work, 

and my high school's competitive 

varsity dance team. 

Throughout these four years, I 

spent most of my time with family 

and friends, studying, dancing, 

auditioning, and taking singing and 

guitar lessons. 

What are you up to now? 

Now, I am currently a Junior at Pace 

University in New York City where 

I study Arts and Entertainment 

Management. Along the way, I've 

found a passion for social media 

and influencing and I've been 

having a lot of fun making weekly 

vlogs, TikTok's, and collaborating 

with different brands. I really enjoy 

my classes and what I'm learning 

in school and looking forward to 

landing an internship in the near 

future! 

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How can our readers keep up to 

date with you? 

If you'd like to follow my journey, 

check out my Instagram and 

YouTube @Chloe5Lang and on 

TikTok @ChloeMaxLang 

Thank you so much for sharing 

your journey with us, Chloe! 

No problem at all! 

Thank you as well for having me 

featured in Topteen. 

Before you go, what is your advice 

for teens looking to pursue a 

career in the industry? 

If I had to give any piece of 

advice to young performers or 

entrepreneurs in this industry, 

I'd say to remember to fall in 

love with the process. I love 

what I do because I get so 

excited still for the little things 

- every audition, acting class, a 

new friend, or opportunity! 

@chloe5lang 

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Topteen's 

Author Spotlight 

We sit down with model turned best 

selling author Danica Mendéz of 

Certainly Something.com to discuss the 

release of her second book! 

TT: Danica! Here we are again! Tell us about your next book coming out. 

DM: Thank you so much for having me! I wrote a second book in my series 

The Phantom’s Tea called Two Face Arcade! The book is about a girl named 

Dakota and her friends navigating out of an arcade game of terror! As she 

goes through the levels, she finds it hard to trust her friends and learns 

that people are not always what they seem. 

Danica 

Mendéz 

TT: What was your inspiration behind this plot? 

DM: Everything. We’ve all had a brush with a two-face. I’m sure everyone can relate to this plot. You can be 

the kindest person in the world and you’ll always meet someone who sort of betrays you and breaks your 

heart. The important thing is not not let that hurt turn you into a two-face, and that’s what Dakota sort 

of struggles with through the game. 

TT: There are a lot of characters in this book, unlike the first. In fact, it’s very different from your first work! 

What was your inspiration behind the characters? 

DM: Dakota symbolizes who I am right now, and her best friend Riker is who I used to be. Riker is adventurous 

and spontaneous while Dakota is a little more reserved. There is a girl Ofelia in the story who’s the antagonist. 

She’s quite nasty! I definitely modeled her after someone who bullied me for a few years. I also made sure to 

write in a way where people felt bad for Ofelia. You should always have compassion for people who are angry 

and limited. It’s like the saying goes; hurt people hurt people. 

TT: There is a lot of symbolism in this book. What is one scene that is the most significant to you? 

DM: I would say the scene where Dakota comes across an evil chameleon who changes colors. She’s so 

confused as to how easily someone can change the narrative and bend the truth. You have to be confident 

in yourself and your heart. Protect your voice and your mind fiercely because there are going to be people 

who want nothing more than to silence you and discredit you! Be brave! Be kind! Don’t question your gut! 

TT: What is next for you and the Phantom, Danica? We followed you from the Silent Circus, through the Two 

Face Arcade! Where are we going next? 

DM: I’ll see you by the field of Dracula Orchids next! After my second book Two Face Arcade releases on 

October 21st on Amazon, the third book will be even more action packed and full of tea! Actually, the third 

book will even have a toy line! 

TT: Before we let you go, we have to ask about this amazing cover!! 

DM: I worked with the legend behind the Goosebumps covers again; Tim Jacobus! I feel like working with him 

is my childhood dream and I’m so blessed to be living it! Follow your dreams, never give up! Don’t let anyone 

distract you from your journey and destination. 

The Phantom’s Tea: Two Face Arcade, available at Target, Walmart, Amazon, 

Barnes and Noble now! Follow author Danica Mendéz 

on Instagram @certainly.something 

and check out her blog certainlysomething.com! 

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Ava Grace is 13 years old, from Massachusetts, and in 7th grade. She loves her 

family, pets, and all kinds of animals! She would like to be a veterinarian someday. 

She enjoys being active and being outdoors, everything from running, bicycling, 

working out, soccer and most recently field hockey. 

Ava enjoys modeling and aspires to be in an Abercrombie and Fitch Ad someday. 

She is currently building her portfolio and seeking representation from Boston 

and NY agencies. She knows she will have to put in a lot of work to reach her 

modeling goal but she will enjoy the experience while getting there. 

Ava has thought about modeling for quite awhile. She's always been on the shy 

side but when it came time for her first photo shoot, all of that went away. She, 

for the first time in her life, didn't over think it! It just felt right and it was like she 

has done it forever! 

She was so excited and can't wait for her next one. She loves all of the creativity 

that comes with it. 

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Amelia is a bright and happy 11 

year old Cuban-American Model 

who resides in sunny Miami, 

Florida. Her passions include 

cheerleading, modeling, 

camping, and having fun 

with family and friends. 

She has been an ICan- 

Cheer Model since 2019 and 

she would like to expand 

her network. She loves 

encouraging others and 

serving as an excellent 

role model within the community. 

Amelia is looking forward 

to continue her growth as a 

YMEA Model. 

Amelia 

@tgcheeramelia 

11 years-old 

Miami FL - USA 

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Dancer, Student, Aspiring 

Model and Self-love Advocate, 

are only a few attributes this 

14-year-old teen from Ontario 

possesses. Focusing on 

a dance-based lifestyle, has 

helped her overcome many 

obstacles including ADHD, a 

cognitive processing disorder, 

military lifestyle and anxiety. 

With the encouragement of 

family and the motivation from 

her coaches at Rebel Dance 

Company, Asha constantly 

pushes herself to better skills 

and be a role model for all 

those seeking to overcome adversities. 

Artistry and equality 

for all, being a solid foundation 

to which this performer plans 

to carry through her life. One, 

predicted to be filled with endless 

possibilities. 

Asha 

Tarbett 

@asha.bett 

14 years-old 

Trenton, ON - CAN 

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Alessandra Liu, 13 years old, Chinese/ 

American from Hibiscus Island, Florida 

and Bel Air, California is a true teen influencer, 

model and actress sensation. 

Beginning her modeling career 

only two years ago, she has 

quickly become an 

established 

model with 

320,000 Instagram 

followers, 

3 professional 

agency affiliations including 

Beverly Hills, Tampa and Cincinnati, 

and represents multiple brands 

and magazines having appeared on 11 

covers including four internationally. 

She is the lead model and catalog 

cover girl for cheerleading uniform and 

practice wear manufacturer Allstar 

Couture in Chicago, and has an entire 

line of custom clothing branded with her 

likeness. 

Her modeling career is a team effort 

with numerous photographers, cinematographers, 

directors and apparel 

manufacturers involved in shooting and 

editing spanning from Malibu to Miami 

Beach. Her first appearance and starring 

role in a short film, "Endless Summer" 

was released in April 2021. 

She is one of the hardest working 

teens you'll ever meet and loves to do 

her own makeup. Her natural posing 

combined with her beauty makes 

her a top favorite with photographers 

~ Don't get swept away! 

Alessandra 

Liu 

@_allesandraliu 

@_alessandraliutaketwo 

13 years-old 

Hibiscus Island, FL - USA


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presents 

Sophia 

Lia 

The Summer of 2019 saw the second issue of teenLook being 

released, and included in it was a very eager and outgoing young 

lady – Sophia Lia. 

Right from our first correspondence, I knew she had big plans 

and dreams. By the next issue she was writing a monthly self-help 

feature for us. This then led to a Cover Feature for the September 

– Back to School special! Her writing duties continued with regular 

contributions to the publication. 

It is no surprise that her passion for helping others and her focus 

on that path led her to launching her own publication, Sophia 

Lia Magazine. I am so proud to see her accomplishments and 

dedication to helping her peers through her work. 

We catch up for a special interview with Sophia as she 

shares her thoughts on life as a teen entrepreneur! 

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Hi everyone! 

My name is Sophia, and I am the 17-year 

old editor in chief and creator behind 

Sophia Lia Mag, a mental health and 

wellness magazine for teens. 

As fancy as that title might sound, I am also just a regular 16-yearold 

girl who started a project solely based on a passion. Ever 

since I was little, I struggled with anxiety, and it was terrible. Going 

through that while also seeing other people struggle with all 

sorts of mental illnesses inspired the idea of creating an ensemble 

of pieces to create one beautiful magazine. It is real, it's raw, 

and it talks about people's truths. 

In early 2020 when covid hit, I originally had the idea to start my 

own magazine. Now let me make it clear that I had absolutely no 

idea what I was doing (like at all to be fully transparent), and I was 

scared! I was asking people to open up and talk about their vulnerabilities 

to a public crowd and for a magazine that didn't even 

exist at the time. So saying it was hard to get people to write in 

my first issue is a bit of an understatement. However, after finally 

coming out with the first edition in August '20, the response was 

overwhelming, and for that, I will forever be grateful. We had people 

reading the magazine from all over the world, and I was also 

receiving article/story submissions from all over the world. Now, a 

year later, I am so thrilled to tell you that the magazine has had 5 

million views in over 100 countries globally in the past 13 months. 

Top Teen: What is your #1 piece of advice for anyone struggling with their mental health? 

Sophia: The best thing you can do if you're struggling is to speak out. It doesn't matter if that's to a friend, 

a parent, a therapist, a coach, or anyone in between, but the minute you can get that off your chest, I promise 

you'll feel better. It's not always easy to admit you're struggling, but try your best to remember that 

it's never something to be ashamed of, and you're not alone. So many people love and care about you, and 

they will do anything to help you. If you feel entirely alone, kids help phone is a fantastic resource to talk to 

someone and get really good advice. In addition, remember my DMS are always open as well for you! 

Top Teen: How many hours do you put alone into producing one edition of Sophia Lia Magazine? 

Sophia: About 300 hours. And yes, every single minute is more than worth it. 

Top Teen: Where do you get all your motivation from? Do you ever feel a lack of motivation? 

Sophia: I'm not going to sit here and lie to everyone by saying I always jump out of bed every morning full of 

motivation and energy. Because honestly, that's not the reality of it. Motivation comes and goes in waves, 

and it's okay to take breaks and rest up sometimes when you feel a lack of motivation. For me, however, my 

motivation to work hard and keep going is the impact. Thinking about who I'm helping and the big picture. 

Sometimes, it can be easy to feel tired and like things are moving slow, and when that happens to me, I like 

to sit back and remind myself of my WHY. My why is because I've been there in a dark place, and I know others 

have been too, and I want to help. I want to advocate and show people that they aren't alone in struggling 

with mental health. That right there gets me up every single day. Find your purpose, the thing you live 

for and love most, and all of a sudden, the lack of motivation will fade, trust me. 

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Top Teen: How do you manage to balance school, work, and your social life? 

Sophia: It's not easy, but it's possible! I find the most important thing to learn is good time management 

and organization. Prioritizing what's most important at the time is also crucial. It can 

sometimes be challenging to balance three businesses full-time, be in school full time, and keep up 

with all my family and friends. Being organized and dividing my time evenly by visualizing it in my 

planner has been the most helpful I found. It's also essential to get my alone downtime, so I can 

rest and recharge to be creative, energetic, and ready to work hard when it's time. It's completely 

normal and more than okay to take breaks; everyone needs them now and then! 

Top Teen: How did you start all of this on your own? 

Sophia: I didn't. I was able to start everything because of the incredible people who surround me 

every day. I have the most supportive parents/business partners (I think having mom and dad as 

business partners is pretty cool), family, and friends who support me along the way every single 

day. It's hard; being a creator and an entrepreneur is challenging, but it's doable because of the help 

of so many amazing people. I was a monthly columnist in Teen Look Magazine (Top Teen now) for 

over a year, and this very magazine sparked my interest in starting my own! Without the readers, 

writers, editors, contributors, graphic artists, and my family, I can assure you SL Mag would not be 

a thing. Sure it was my idea, but it is our creation—Ours meaning every single person who has made 

an impact with the publication in one way or another. 

Top Teen: Do you have advice for teens wanting to grow their social media? 

Sophia: I found the easiest way was to try to connect with my audience on a personal level. I could 

tell you that the way to get a following is by posting consistently and having good content, and 

as accurate as that is, I think the best way is by keeping it real. People love when they can relate 

to someone they see on Instagram. Sometimes social media can portray unrealistic expectations 

and standards, making someone's life seem perfect, and it simply isn't realistic. People like genuine, 

honest, and authentic content, which is better than all the saturated content drowning in filters. 

Another vital aspect of growing your audience is building personal relationships. I like to spend a 

few hours a week just messaging and interacting with my followers, having genuine conversations. 

That builds trust and real friendships. It took me over a year to get my first 10 000 followers, and 

then another year to hit over 425 000 followers across my accounts. Patience, hard work, and authenticity 

are key! 

Top Teen: What is your next goal with the magazine? 

Sophia: Next stop - hit an eight-figure readership! I am overwhelmed in the best way to say that 10 

million is well on its way! To have the magazine reach that many people and potentially help normalize 

mental health more through my magazine is something I am excited and blessed for. 

Top Teen: Is there anything you want to say to your fans/readers? 

Sophia: I would love to thank everyone for all the support and love over the last three years. If you 

told me what I would be doing three years ago right now, I wouldn't believe you. The growth has 

been insane, and I am so lucky for you all and will forever be grateful! I would also like to add that if 

you are struggling with your mental health, please know that you are not alone and there is help. 

Things always get better, and you are loved so much. 

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Sophia 

Lia 

Instagram: @sophiallia @sophialiamag 

Website: Sophialiamag.com 

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Aiden Tooth 

Bella enjoys many different 

sports and hobbies but her 

true passion is dance. She 

studies and loves all styles, especially 

contemporary and jazz. 

She has won various awards at 

many different competitions 

within North America. 

She loves learning new routines 

and is starting to choreograph 

like her big sister Africa. She 

also loves learning new makeup 

techniques in her spare time. 

Bella is just getting started in 

the modelling industry, she is a 

brand ambassador for a couple 

different dance companies and 

is loving the experience of photoshoots 

and fashion shows! 

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Marwick 

@bellamarwick 

12 years-old 

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Brett Stanley 

Corey 

Hegel 

@coreyhegel 

19 years-old 

UC Berkeley - USA 

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Destini Rose 

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Rose 

Duren 

@destinirose__ 

16 years-old 

Missouri - USA 


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Destini is a Beautiful YMEA Elite Model from small town in Missouri. She is 

starting in her 8th year of All Star Competitive Cheer. Destini has enjoyed 

coaching younger teams at her gym for several years. She and the girls have 

a mutual admiration. 

Destini wishes to expand her modeling. She wants to continue cheer and increase 

her tumbling skills. In the future she hopes to go into physical therapy 

and also operate her own cheer gym. Her career backup choice would be in 

criminal justice. 

Destini is an adventurous and outdoor loving girl. We welcome Destini to our 

Beautiful YMEA Modeling Family. 

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Faith 

Noble 

@faithnoblemodel 

13 years-old 

Bonnyville AB - CAN 

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Tino Photo 

HMUA 

Mua.Thomson 

Fashion War 

warrior women 

Aislyn is a teen model from 

Southern Alberta. 

"Loving my journey as you're only 

one shot away from changing 

your life." 

Aislyn 

Farn 

@aislyn.farn 

14 years-old 

Calgary, ON - CAN 

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Fall edition 2021 

charly & Charlie 

Best friends don't always have to have the same opinion! 

It can be safely said that the world we are living in today is a mere shadow of what 

it was when I was a teenager. Every aspect of life has exponentially advanced from the 

technology we use daily to health & medical care. When I was a young boy, news came in 

print form and by what we caught on T.V. & radio. Today, we are informed nearly instantaneously 

of current events around the world in near real-time. The weather patterns 

and devastation being seen today are unprecedented. Threats of superpowers against 

superpowers lead us to watch in fear of whom will invade whom and the repercussions 

they will bring. Governments have the power and authority to control the lives of every 

citizen under them. A global pandemic has affected the lives of nearly every single person 

on the planet today. All these things sound like the plot of the next blockbuster we 

might see on film, but the sad reality is this is not fiction – It is what we are experiencing 

now. In Matthew 24:3, the disciples of Jesus came to Him asking about the signs of the 

end times: (Read all of chapter 24 for more insight) 

— Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell 

us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of 

the age?” — 

Jesus quotes scripture from the Old Testament and also describes a time and events 

that eerily parallel our current time. A key note also relates to current times. 

— Matthew 24:10-14 

10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 

Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will 

abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the 

nations, and then the end will come. — 

We are living in a time where many people are offended and many hate one another. It 

is plainly seen every day. Do you think with todays technologly, the whole world will have 

heard the Gospel of Christ? This is the time to stand up and witness for Christ. 

Meet Charly & Charlie. Best friends – 

but with different perspectives on life 

and what might happen next. This new 

feature in Topteen will cover topics and 

events we are seeing unfold before us. 

Share your questions, thoughts or ideas 

and have them discussed in the next 

issue. 

Send your thoughts and ideas for discussion 

in upcoming issues to: 

info@topteen.ca with the subject line: 

Charly & Charlie 

If you have any questions or topics you would like Charly & Charlie 

to discuss – send them to info@topteen.ca

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Alex 

Kate 

@alexkate_model 

12 years-old 

USA 

Hi I am Alex Kate. I’ve been 

modeling since November 

2021. It’s been a great 

experience and love all the 

fashion that goes with it. I 

love spending time with my 

friends, family, husky and 

lab dog. In my free time I 

like to run and tumble with 

my cheer friends. 

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Meet Isabel! A petite 17 year old from Edmonton 

Alberta. I started modelling about 3 years ago after 

taking the Walk the Talk course from former model 

Dara Eckel. I love being in front of the camera and 

telling stories through pictures. 

One of my activities outside of school is dance. I 

have been involved in dance for over 9 years. For the 

past few years I have been learning contemporary 

and lyrical. During COVID, when in class dance lessons 

were stopped, I decided to learn to play the 

violin. I took online lessons and really love classical 

music. 

This is my Grade 12 year! I am hoping for a normal 

graduation this year and am excited to 

see what my next adventure will be. 

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Stead 

@Isabel_yegmodels 

17 years-old 

Bonnyville AB - CAN 

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Looking down Sacramento St. / Genthe / 1906 

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Arnold Genthe self-portrait / Genthe / 1900 

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photographer spotlight 

photos – Arnold Genthe 

words – Mr. G 

Arnold Genthe 

January 8, 1869 – August 9, 1942 

Two little maids from school, 

Chinatown / Genthe / 1900 

LC-G403-T01-0007-C 

Arnold was a German-born American photographer best known for his 

photographs of the inhabitants of San Francisco’s Chinatown, capturing 

everything from the architecture, to the children and even further at 

the bottom, the drug addicts that lived there. He resided in San Fransisco 

between 1895-1911. He is also known for his portraits of politicians, 

socialites, literary figures and entertainment celebrities. The devastating 

San Fransisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, destroyed nearly 80% of 

the town and killing over 3000 people. Devastating fires broke out and 

lasted for several days. Arnold’s photography studio was destroyed, 

and most of his work to date was lost in the fires. His photograph, Looking 

down Sacramento St. 1906, is one of his most famous photographs. 

(See left) 

Nearly 20,000 of his photos were unclaimed at his studio at the time of 

his death at the age of 73. The Library of Congress acquired these and 

approximately 16,000 are now an electronic collection online featuring his 

portrait work, world travel photos, and his study of colour autochromes. 

Miss Rosamonde - seated by a stream / Genthe / 1919 

LC-G39-T-1080-C-010 

Elizabeth Duncan - portrait with cat / Genthe / 1926 

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Stella Block / Genthe / 1919 

LC-G39-T-3069-C-020

Dancing 

at the water’s edge 

As the Victorian era was drawing to a close, it brought a transition 

of the higher moralistic language and behaviour of the people to a 

more romanticized way of life. 

This is reflected in the dance style of the new era, shifting from 

classical to a more modern and expressive form. Dance began to 

break away from the Victorian constraints, allowing for the liberty 

of the female form to be expressed as it never was before. 

Arnold Gunthe sought to capture the passion of dance as part of 

his photographic studies. 

He loved the rhythm and beauty that dance brought into our lives 

— using his camera to permanently record the figurative charm of 

the rhythmic motion and significant gesture. 

Arnold’s - Dancers at the water's edge - collection embodied his 

passion and talent, capturing the beauty of form on a beach in 

New York City, USA, during the early 20th century. 

A time of liberation and change. 

— the beginnings of a new era, empowering both 

dance and women alike. 

“the free spirit, who will inhabit the body of the new 

woman; more glorious than any woman that has yet 

been…the highest intelligence in the freest body.” 

Mother of Modern Dance 

- Isadora Duncan 

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Gecko Foto 

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I am a fun loving 15 year old 

from Edmonton Alberta. I have 

been modeling just under a year 

now. My modeling career began 

with a posing and runway 

class, and quickly took off with 

many unique and exciting photo 

shoots. 

Aside from modeling, school is 

my other passion. I am enrolled 

in the International Baccalaureate 

program, and spend my 

free time volunteering with my 

school’s leadership class, working 

with our student council, 

and debating in the school’s 

model UN club. 

I love meeting new people and 

trying new things. I am looking 

forward to all the exciting experiences 

and adventures modeling 

will bring! 

Hayden 

Anderson 

@ hayden_.anderson 

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Edmonton - AB - CAN 

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Two Crafty Cats Photography 

Lucy is an athlete who loves 

math and science. When she’s 

not at cheer competitions, she 

loves studying to work toward 

her dream job as a Pediatric ER 

Doctor. Lucy loves animals, especially 

dogs. She enjoys fashion, 

dancing, and swimming. 

Lucy 

@ goosedwy11 

11 years-old 

Savannah GA - USA 

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featured Aichatou 

Dia 

Aichatou Dia is a student in 

Arts & Science as well as Miss 

teenage Montérégie 2021. 

Her recent title makes her 

stand out in her community for 

the duties in entails and also 

to set her apart to inspire other 

teens. Here in Topteen she 

shares her thoughts on diversity, 

mental health, happiness, 

goals and pageant work. 

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Na nga Deff – bonjour – hello! 

My name is Aichatou Dia and I am a Senegalese born in Montreal. 

I am also a student in Arts and Sciences at this moment. 

I have always been very curious since I was very young. 

As I grew up, this curiosity took on more importance and 

I always want to know more about the arts, architecture, 

science, sports, languages, geography, history, music, 

mathematics, literature, etc. I also have a big passion for 

theater and dance. I started to take drama classes at 

the age of 9 and I fell in love with theater/acting. The costumes, 

the different characters, the practices, the makeup 

always make me excited to perform and I can never 

stand still. Once I’m on stage, I am free. I let my emotions 

and excitation go outside my body and touched the 

heart of the audience. When I dance, all the movements 

release the adrenaline that I had, and I feel unstoppable. 

Since I am very young, I always loved fashion shows, 

modelling, playing with makeup, and do runaways. I also 

watched a few pageant competitions hoping that 

when I’ll be older I’ll attend one. Now, I can look at my 

younger self and say proudly: “I did it, I am Miss teenage 

Montérégie 2021 and I’ll compete for the title of Miss 

teenage Canada". It really touched me that one of my 

I’ll do everything I can to be a role model. 

childhood dreams became true. However, having this title 

is a big responsibility: I must inspire my community 

and help them. Whether it is by doing podcasts, by attending 

fundraising, by supporting local companies, by 

doing speeches, by writing articles, or by volunteering, 

I’ll do everything I can to be a role model. Sometimes 

what a person needs is just a smile or a hug. They just 

want someone to show attention to them. You may 

not realize it, but the help you give to a person might 

make his or her day or even week. The happiness and 

time you give to them can fulfill a little bit of their glass. 

Before COVID-19, I was used to doing a lot of volunteering. 

Being a student in the international baccalaureate 

in high school, I was encouraged to be implicated 

in my community and to watch the news to see what 

was happening around the world. So, I attended as a volunteer 

many events like talent shows and science fair 

events at my school. I even organize a dance show alone 

for UNICEF: I called more than 20 dance schools, I rent an 

auditorium, I asked some of my friends if they wanted 

to dance at my show, I choreographed some dances, I 

designed the ticket, I printed the tickets, I chose the 

lights with the lighter designer, I organize the general, 

I sell the tickets, I contacted a famous cooker from 

Quebec to sponsor me (Ricardo), I bought costumes, I 

asked for volunteers, etc. It was my biggest project 

above all, but I felt so good when the show finished. I 

was so proud that I thought what I had just accomplished 

was a dream. It was so big I didn't know I was 

able to do this at 16 only. I had so much adrenaline in my 

body due to my excitement and my joy. I gathered approximately 

200 people for a good cause and collected 

$1625 for children in need. I was proud just thinking about 

the small difference, but still a difference, I would make. 

However, this project also taught me important lessons: 

even though the progress is slow, it is still progress, 

and you will succeed if you trust the process. It 

was an easy project at all. Some dancers abandoned the 

show each week, some didn’t practice the choreographies, 

some people couldn’t attend the show because 

there was black ice and there was a lot of snow, some 

of the lodges that I booked several weeks in advance 

had been taken by a dance school, some of dancers and 

singers were sick and couldn’t come, but, even with all 

of that, I continued to be optimistic and to work on 

the show. Even though many obstacles come on your 

road, you should never give up. It will test you and, if 

you persist, it will give better results than you imagine. 

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Volunteering is a great habit to have. First, giving back 

to the community is a great way to make this world a 

better place. Giving time and joy to others gradually 

color in individuals who have lost their colors due to 

difficult times and problems. Secondly, it taught important 

lessons. You’ll learn so much from the people you 

help or by the circumstance. Whether if you learn from 

a child to be creative and to keep an optimistic mindset 

about this world or if you learn from an older soul 

the real definition of friendship and the beauty in the 

ups and downs of life, you will become a better version 

of yourself little by little. I can tell you that through all 

the volunteering I did including animate activities for children 

from disadvantaged schools, I would do tutoring 

for free, or be a volunteer at school events, I changed 

for the better. Just start and see how you will blossom. 

Like I said earlier, I am Senegalese. It is very important 

to me to embrace my culture by wearing Senegalese outfits, 

by speaking my language, by celebrating Senegalese 

events, or by learning about my history. I also want others 

to love their own culture. It is not easy to do when you 

grow outside of your country because you are constantly 

exposed to a culture that is not the one of your family. 

However, one does not preclude the other. While enjoying 

yours and not forgetting your roots, you can love and 

join in the culture of your country. Never be embarrassed 

to love your home country. Your skin color, your hair type, 

the shape of your body, your size, your language, your 

Having this title is a big responsibility – I 

must inspire my community and help them. 

religion, your cultural clothes make you so beautiful and 

so original among all this batch of people. Then, if you can 

appreciate who you are and show it to the world, you will 

shine like the sun on this earth. If only all humans could be 

open to diversity, they would see how we would function 

better. More people would have confidence in them, we 

could learn more about the different cultures around this 

world, we could help each other more and we would live in 

harmony. Unfortunately, this is not the case and that is 

why we must fight to put the torn pieces back together. 

Several actions can help; volunteering in a non-profit organization 

promoting diversity, participating in walks, making 

speeches about diversity, talking about it with family 

and friends, being open-minded towards people who are 

different from ourselves, and many other ways. Just must 

featured teen 

start somewhere and little by little will change this world. 

Having the title of Miss Montérégie 2021, I want to promote 

diversity because it is an important value that my 

parents taught me since I am very young. I’ll continue to 

work and find ways to accomplish it. I also want to inspire 

younger people than me that need a role model to have 

hope in their dreams and goals. I want to help them as 

much as possible so they can shine to their fullest potential. 

Everyone deserves a chance! I just want to be the sun 

of people’s days because with all the bad news, the stress, 

the pollution and all the other problems around the world, 

it is easy to forget to smile. But with the big amount 

of happiness that I have, I want to spread my happiness 

as much as possible, so everyone can be happier. People 

often call me "a ray of sun" because of the positivity and 

energy I bring every day. The funny part is that I didn’t 

know that I was a happy person, people made me realize 

that. Hahahahaha Now that I am aware of that, I want to 

continue to make people laugh pr smile whether it is by 

telling an anecdote, by inspiring them, by helping them, 

by fighting for their rights, or just by being the Aichatou 

that I am who was born with an excess of joy in her DNA. 

Aichatou 

Dia 

Miss teenage Montérégie 2021


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Simone Penberth 

CREATIVE DESIGN 

Jays Boutique 

Shannon is a 13yr old 

girl living in the beautiful 

town of New Plymouth 

in New Zealand. 

She loves modelling, acting 

and walking runway 

when she can. Shannon 

plays tennis and loves 

going on bushwalks and 

down to the local beach. 

Shannon spends a lot of 

her time fundraising for 

charity and helping out 

in her community. 

Shannon 

Sheehy 

@ shannonsheehymodel 

13 years-old 

New Zealand 

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Leanne Meyer Photography 

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Simone Penberth 

CREATIVE DESIGN 

Jays Boutique 

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On Point Portraits 

STYLE 

Andrea Carola Apparel 

Sivan is Beautiful YMEA Elite 

Model from Los Angeles, California. 

She has been dancing 

for 10 years, and trains about 

20 hours a week with her 

dance studio. She is trained in 

ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, 

hip-hop, improvisation and 

ballroom dancing. Sivan also 

does work for various up and 

coming companies as a brand 

ambassador. 

Currently, she is a brand 

ambassador for Claire Fabre 

Photography, NYC Dance Arts, 

Illuminated Dancewear, Andrea 

Carola Apparel, Chelsea 

B Dancewear, Dancewear Solutions, 

and MISS BEHAVE Young 

& Petite. 

Sivan also holds the title of 

Miss Elite and spokesperson 

for Elite Dance Models. YMEA 

Modeling is proud to represent 

Sivan to the Fashion and 

Modeling World. 

Sivan 

Kanitz 

@ sivan_kanitz 

13 years-old 

Los Angeles CA - USA 

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Claire Fabre 

STYLE 

Tiger Friday Dancewear 

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Creator Photography 

Teaghan 

Brady 

@ teaghan.b 

12 years-old 

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Teaghan is an amazing and 

talented 12 year old model 

from Western New York. She 

is in her 9th season of All Star 

Cheer at Elite Heat All Stars 

and also plays softball. 

She is currently a Cheerlyfe 

Feature Model – @Cheerlyfecollection, 

a Gomee Girl Ambassador 

– @gomeegirl, and 

a Brand Athlete hopeful for 

Onex50 – @onex50. 

Teaghan is a very strong 

willed, passionate person who 

always looks to make you 

laugh. She loves to be around 

her friends and is the kindest 

person you will meet. 

She strives to overcome all 

the obstacles that are thrown 

her way and always does them 

with a smile! 

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Creative Side Photography 

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– teens in history 

Marguerite Churchill was born 1910 

in Kansas city - USA and became 

a Hollywood actress with a career 

spanning 23 years from 1929-1952. 

Although, she did break into Broadway 

at the young age of sixteen, 

being discovered by an official from 

Fox Film to be cast in the ‘Diplomats’ 

in 1929. (at the age of nineteen.) 

She was educated in New York City 

at the Professional Children’s School 

and the Theatre Guild Dramatic 

School. Her most remembered role 

was opposite John Wayne in 1930’s 

‘The Big Trail’ Overall in her career, 

Marguerite appeared in more than 

25 films. 

She passed away in 1980 at the age 

of 89. 

Marguerite 

Churchill 

13 years-old (1923) 

New York NY - USA 

PHOTO 

Marguerite Churchill portrait in the sand/ Genthe / 1923 

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John Wayne & Marguerite Churchill 

"The Big Trail" – 1930 

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Max Munn Autrey 

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music feature 

Stella 

Prince 

17-year old Singer/Songwriter 

Hudson Valley NY - USA 

@ stellaprincemusic www.stellaprincemusic.com 

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Meet Stella Prince. Her talented vocals and original music will take you back to a time past. 

Her debut single, “Before You Leave” was released to critical acclaim. She is a proud member of 

ASCAP, Global Songwriters Connection, and NSAI, and spends her time between New York, LA, 

and Nashville. 

Her latest single, "Alone for the Holidays" reaches into your heart as Stella takes us to that 

lonely place that many of us can relate to during Christmas time. 

“Alone for the Holidays" talks about what it's like to not have people you can call or be with 

during the holidays, which is the case for so many of us. It's the hardest feeling when you know 

the entire world is celebrating, and it feels like there's not a single person you can talk to. I really 

wanted to write a song that encapsulates that strong loneliness so many feel around the 

holidays. I really hope the world can relate to "Alone for the Holidays.” 

Stella 

@ stellaprincemusic 

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It's not just a brand, 

It's not just a magazine, 

It's you! 

Merry Christmas 

from 

Topteen.


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