Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” With perpetual strive, sheer determination and an open heart, this is what Alexandria Maillot wishes to accomplish through her passion for the arts. This British Columbian teen has developed a wealth of experiences already at 19-years-young that would look impressive on any resume, including: Showcasing her talents to audiences overseas in Egypt and Romania, winning numerous competitions like the We are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards (with numerous songs subsequqently picked up by various networks like MTV and Oxygen for pending television placements), and catching the attention of impresario David Foster and earning a spot onstage with famed singer Jann Arden during a televised concert in Toronto. One of her original songs, Revolution, was picked up by Universal Music in Europe and appears on the debut album by Swiss recording artist, Stefanie Heinzmann. The song was the third single (with an accompanying music video on Youtube which has garnered almost 1,000,000 views) from Stefanie’s album “Masterplan”, which went gold in Germany and Switzerland and was Top 10 in the EU. In 2009, Alexandria was chosen as one of the Top 20 artists/bands out of 450 applicants in British Columbia to be a part of the inaugural The Peak Performance Project, a $5.29 million plan designed to kick start the international music careers of three emerging B.C. artists every year for the next seven years. The project is administered by the Music BC Industry Association and funded by 100.5 The PEAK through CRTC approved Canadian Content Development Funding. A graduate at the age of 16, Alexandria’s most recent successes include being featured on MTV and Ourstage as the “Needle in the Haystack” as well as 95.3 Virgin Radio’s “Best of BC” feature, music distribution through American Airlines between December-Febraury 2011 for their In-Flight Entertainment (reaching over 500,000 listeners) as well as all Six Flags national theme parks for their “New Music” hour, and is currently featured on Oprah Winfrey’s website as part of “Oprah’s Search for the World’s Smartest and Most Talented Kids” section. Alexandria has always made it a priority to help others through her music. Over the years, Alexandria has been involved in various charities like the Easter Seals Program, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Breast Cancer Research and Epilepsy Awareness, and has organized fundraisers for local food banks and independent groups. She has promoted self-confidence and inspired the use of creativity and imagination while touring elementary and middle schools, and has put together vocal workshops and Youth Talent Showcases to help young music enthusiasts get started in a positive manner. With a maturity far beyond her years, Alexandria knows the importance of being surrounded by a supportive atmosphere, and does her best to be a mentor and role model for her peers. On a side note, Alexandria was just featured in the newly released blockbuster, Red Riding Hood, in which she stars alongside Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman and Julie Christie. Her debut EP “Just Another Girl” will be available for release in June 2012.