'The Next Step' star Victoria Baldesarra says there's no place like home, in Canada
'We're so lucky to live in this beautiful country.'
Victoria Baldesarra has traveled around the globe, but for the 18-year-old star of The Next Step, there's no place like home.
Coming from a family of first generation Canadians, Baldesarra feels nothing but pride for this vast and diverse country. She and her family even visit the nation's capital to celebrate Canada Day every year.
Baldesarra is in the running to win the Fan's Choice Award at the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards airing Sunday, March 12 at 8 pm/8:30 NT on CBC. You can vote now.
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