Pooja Walia is a distinguished Indo-Canadian figure renowned for her multifaceted achievements in pageantry, healthcare, performing arts, and social advocacy. Born and raised in the culturally vibrant city of Chandigarh, India, she was immersed in a rich tapestry of traditions and community values during her formative years. This foundation of resilience and cultural depth propelled her remarkable journey across continents, beginning with a relocation to Dubai following her marriage, where she established herself as a dedicated dance teacher at Dubai International School from 2006 to 2012. Subsequently, she settled in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, with her husband and two daughters, embracing a new chapter that blended professional pursuits with family life.

As a devoted mother, Pooja Walia prioritizes familial harmony, integrating cherished rituals such as Friday movie nights and shared family dinners into her routine. These traditions serve as anchors, enabling her to maintain equilibrium amid the rigors of her career and pageant engagements. Professionally, she underwent a significant transformation from a background in human resources—where she managed client relations and workforce operations for nearly a decade—to the empathetic field of healthcare as a Personal Support Worker (PSW). In this role, she provides compassionate care to elderly residents in long-term facilities, addressing daily living needs, documenting medical records, and supporting individuals with dementia and other challenges. This career pivot, undertaken with resolute determination, reflects her commitment to meaningful service and personal fulfillment.

Pooja Walia’s artistic heritage is equally profound, encompassing over two decades of mastery in classical Kathak dance. A trained performer with a Master of Arts in Indian Classical Dance from Punjabi University, she has graced stages in Bollywood films and television, notably portraying the role of “Krishna Tulsi” in the acclaimed series Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and sharing the spotlight with legendary ghazal singer Jagjit Singh. Her expertise extends to contemporary contributions as a certified yoga instructor and dance teacher at Canada’s danceShala in the Greater Toronto Area, where she has taught for eight years. These disciplines form the cornerstone of her wellness philosophy, integrating mindful practices into her daily life to foster physical vitality, mental clarity, and holistic well-being, thereby enhancing her overall journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

In a bold foray into pageantry later in life, Pooja Walia entered the spotlight with the Mrs. Canada Globe Curve 2024-25 competition in Edmonton, Alberta, securing the title on her debut attempt in November 2024. This triumph marked a pivotal moment, infusing her with renewed confidence and purpose. Representing Canada at the international Mrs. Globe pageant in Palm Springs, California, in June 2025, she navigated intense competition across evening gown, summer wear, and personality profile segments, ultimately clinching the prestigious Mrs. Curve Globe 2025 crown. As a champion of the “Curve” category, she has emerged as a vocal advocate for body positivity, leveraging her platform to amplify messages of self-acceptance and inclusivity for women who challenge conventional beauty standards. Her poise on the global stage, honed by years of artistic discipline, underscores a narrative of graceful authenticity and unyielding determination.

Central to Pooja Walia’s mission is her advocacy initiative, “Golden Grace: Every Senior Matters,” inspired by the profound grief of losing her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a frontline PSW witnessing the vulnerabilities of the elderly firsthand, she channels this personal loss into purposeful action, advocating for societal reforms to uphold seniors’ dignity.