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She arrived from Punjab, India,
A teenager in the wide prairies of Manitoba.
Her family carried littleâexcept courage,
And the belief that every hardship
Could be painted into possibility.
⨠A Voice in the Spotlight
While many sought quiet assimilation,
Monika sought expression.
She found her stage in Canadian media,
Breaking barriers as one of the first women of color
To become a national TV host in the late 1980s and 1990s.
From Electric Circus to prime-time news desks,
Her voice carried beyond music and fashionâ
It carried representation.
For every immigrant kid who never saw themselves on screen,
She was proof: We belong here too.
â¤ď¸ Beyond the Camera
Her ambition didnât stop with television.
She became a producer.
She became an entrepreneur.
And eventually, she became the founder of STELLAR Beauty,
A makeup line created for diverse skin tonesâ
Because beauty, like belonging, should be for everyone.
đ Recognition & Impact
Monika wasnât just an entertainer.
She was a cultural bridge.
She gave South Asian Canadians a mirror
In a country still learning what multiculturalism really meant.
Her name sits among Canadaâs most influential broadcasters.
Her brand sits on Sephora shelves across North America.
Her story sits in the hearts of immigrantsâ
Who learned to dream a little louder because of her.
đŻ Why Her Story Matters
Monika Deolâs journey is more than glamour.
Itâs resilience in stilettos.
Itâs entrepreneurship in bright lipstick.
Itâs the reminder that reinvention is not a betrayal of rootsâ
Itâs a tribute to them.
