Canada’s biggest star Shania Twain – from poverty to fame
Shania Twain: From Poverty to Global Stardom
Born Eilleen Regina Edwards in 1965 in Windsor, Ontario, Shania Twain grew up in poverty in the small town of Timmins. Her childhood was marked by hardship, including an abusive stepfather and frequent struggles to afford basic needs. By age 8, she was already performing in bars to help support her family.
Her mother, who recognized Shania’s talent, encouraged her from a young age. At 22, tragedy struck when both her mother and stepfather died in a car crash, leaving Shania to care for her younger siblings. She paused her music ambitions and took a singing job at Deerhurst Resort to support them.
There, she refined her stage presence and caught the attention of industry professionals. Her big break came in the early 1990s after…
