Laura Handziuk was born on November 9, 1983 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was born with a syndrome that is very rare. She also has a hearing loss on the left side, and a bit of vision impaired which prompts her to wear glasses, and loose joints on both elbows. On top of her disability, she enjoys doing everything she loves, which includes singing, playing the piano, acting, writing, 5 pin bowling for special Olympics, and loves to be on the computer.