Join Us For The Next
Miss Teen International Pageant

July 24th and 25th , 2025

IN KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Teens ®

Miss Teen Illinois International®

Princess Aaliyah Garza Vela

1.If you could make one rule that everyone in the world had to follow, what would it be?
My father. We have an amazing rapport and hilarious Father/Daughter back and forth with some pretty great comebacks on both sides. Some people may not find it humorous, but I choose to believe good humor runs in the family, and that we are both funny.

2.If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Well, I am a teenager, so I am told to clean my room every now and again. Honestly, I see it as an art and multitasking genius to be able to find the order when things become chaotic and to be a little bit of both is ok.

3.When do you feel a child or teen becomes an adult?
If I ever walked under a flock of birds and got pooped on, I think my heart would actually stop. I think about it more often than anyone should.

4.What do you feel you have learned in life that will be the most useful?
Plain vanilla ice cream with a huge amount of strawberries on the top is the all American classic, and my absolute favorite way to eat ice cream.

5.What do you feel is the hardest job in the world and why?
I am always myself. I will never compromise who I am or try to be someone else. I know I will grow and change, but I will never compromise who I am. It is not truly living if you aren’t true to yourself.

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