In an interview, she says post-puberty weight gain and the encouragement of her family, especially from her father, was what drove her initial interest in fitness.
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and frequently visits Los Angeles, California as a Professional Bodybuilder and Personal Trainer.
Quaresma made her debut in the Kingston Open in 1989, placing first in the lightweight division.
Quaresma's International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) debut was the 1998 Jan Tana Classic, placing 13th out of 28 women, making the comparison rounds with the event's winner.
[3] She returned to physique-exhibition events and last competed in 2016 IFBB Pro Ferrigno Legacy in the Women's Physique category.