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About the Contestant
Techna Aspelly
Long Is City, US
IG: Ms_astechna
Parents From: Port-au-prince Turgeau
As a proud Haitian woman born of culture, resilience, and flavor, I carry my heritage with me in everything I do — whether I’m sharing family moments, creating lifestyle content, cooking with my own seasoning brand Blend_byT, or simply showing up as my full, authentic self online. Being on the cover of this Haitian magazine, one based in the States, feels like an opportunity to honor the vibrancy of our diaspora and amplify the beauty, creativity, and power of Haitian women — in all spaces we exist.
As a trilingual content creator, mom of two, and someone who connects with audiences in English, French, Creole, and even a little Spanish and Italian — I believe representation matters. I want young Haitian girls and women to see someone who looks like them, speaks like them, and shares their values — in places they might not expect. This cover would not just be about me; it would be about us — our legacy, our evolution, and the stories we continue to write across borders.
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