Join Us For The Next
Miss Teen International Pageant

July 28th and 29th , 2026

IN Chicago (Skokie), Illinois

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Teens ®

Miss Teen Illinois International®

Claudia Maka

People's Choice Award

1. What kind of BARBIE do you think you’d be?
My best friend, Emily! I've known her since I was five years old, and we have a lifetime of "inside jokes." Emily has tried to learn Polish from me and she asks me to translate the silliest things. We ended up with our own language!

2. What’s the weirdest item you keep by your bed?
One thing I find unusual about myself is my unexpected use of colors. I dared to begin high school with pink highlights in my hair and I loved the look! I also love to vary my nails. It’s fun to use color to express my personality.

3. What cartoon character do you relate to the most and why?
My dedication to health comes from my family. During the summer, we go to the park, play tennis and take long walks. Individually, I have been playing tennis since I was ten years old. This year is my third season of playing tennis on high school team.

4. Would you time travel to the past or future?
You can’t go wrong with a pair of cute, all-American jean shorts! I enjoy them because I can dress them up with heels and bling or simply look casual in flats and a cute top. They are also articles for spring and summer, which are my two favorite seasons.

5. How would your parents describe your personality?
Good shoes! You cannot look good or walk well when your feet hurt, especially if you are on them for hours. I would love to buy some Converse, high heels and flats. $500 is a large amount of money, so I’d get a variety then pray my feet don’t grow!

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