Bare Face 2022
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Existing Title
Charity Queen London & Miss Chelsea & Westminster
Age
24
Height
170 cm
Occupation
Chemical Engineering Master’s Graduate
Interesting Fact
“I was U16 Surrey Chess Champion, and I taught 18 novice men how to row in one year!
I have also completed a wingwalk and a 91 km cycle to raise money for the prevention of Young Suicide, which is a cause that is particularly close to my heart.
Aside from this, I have a massive passion for travelling and have visited over 30 countries! I encourage and inspire others to travel and embrace charity work through my Instagram @emily_cossey "
Age
25
Height
5'9
Occupation
TBA
Interesting Fact
I am studying Spanish at University! I love studying Spanish and it started when I lived and worked in Spain looking after children! :)I am an enthusiastic passionate and dedicated person. I study a joint honours degree in Arts and humanities and Spanish. I have travelled many places and worked abroad taking care of children and teaching them English. My dream is to travel the world and help build schools and homeless shelters.
I have supported many charities including cancer research as my family have last someone very close to us.
I walked 30,000 steps every day in March to raise money. I have also modelled for a fashion show to raise money for St Barnabas.
I want to help and support people going through mental health and recovering from traumas in their lives as I have suffered myself and watched people suffer around me. I want to speak out and use my experiences to help others, now that I’m getting back on track in my life I am stronger and healthier.
Age
26
Height
5'4
Occupation
Specialist Pharmacist Critical Care
Interesting Fact
On 07/08/22 I swam 100 laps in 75mins for my charity swim for BWAP! For the past 10 years my mother and I have been a part of the Indian Ladies club. It is a club which helps the Indian ladies diaspora in the UK mingle with one another and form beautiful friendships. A lot of the ladies who attend the events are elderly and have no family of their own in England. So when it comes to the big Indian festivals such as Diwali and Vaisakhi they have nobody to celebrate with. Therefore, as a club we try to hold events every year for these special festivals giving the ladies an opportunity to make beautiful memories with the other members and not feel alone. I attend every event so that I can show the ladies our generation of young Indian ladies have not forgotten them and want to maintain the link! This club has done wonders for the Indian ladies mental well being and I am proud to be a young Indian lady and a part of this wonderful club
Existing Title
Wildcard
Age
21
Height
5ft 7
Occupation
Recent Biomedical Sciences graduate, beginning a masters to pursue a career in medical research and development.
Interesting Fact
I have lost both my parents as a teenager, which made me experience a lot of hardships. In the process, I learned to be grateful for the life, counted my blessings and privileges and became very empathetic towards the underprivileged. Since, I had a close brush with my change in fate. My experiences have made me wise, courageous, independent and extremely resilient. I have learned to see the silver lining and tackle every life throws at me with positivity. Miss World through Miss England would provide me with the platform to use my opportunities to increase access to healthcare in rural areas around the world. I'm a swimmer, basketball player, athelete, trained in Indian vocals. Self taught in Indian classical and western dance I have represented Manchester in Dance competition.
Existing Title
Miss London
Age
23
Height
5”8
Occupation
Drug Discovery Scientist
Interesting Fact
With a balanced passion for Science and Charity work, I am a Postgraduate in Drug Discovery and Pharma Management from University College London (UCL) and have been involved in educating underprivileged children in Science/Maths/English through Angel Express Foundation for the past 6 years. I strongly believe that every child has a right to quality education which can ensure their bright future. Currently I am working as an NHS Volunteer with Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London.
Existing Title
MISS STOCKPORT
Age
17
Height
5ft 9
Occupation
Law Student
Interesting Fact
I play the violin. I love learning History as it teaches us a variety of different things, including the past, present, and future. I want to inspire others to learn about history as it can teach you many of things including your heritage and roots. As my roots are varied from Irish, African, Scottish and English.
Age
25
Height
5'0
Occupation
Level 3 Business qualified, recently set up own virtual assisting company, working in a hotel and studying computer science in University. Also trained in phlebotomy.
Interesting Fact
Singer and song writer, diploma certified in music performance, I am striving to inspire through my music and want my talent to have meaning for people to relate to. I have Irish roots with my grandad being a Dubliner and have 11 younger siblings. I’ve raised £550 for Beauty With A Purpose, continuing to raise towards this and other causes. I took part in a BBC documentary The Truth About Your Teeth with my family and I have a certificate for being on the BBC’s first pilot digital media course Make It Digital. I have done a lot of performing in younger years, the Voice Factory, CBSO Children’s Chorus and Musical Theatre Youth Programme to name a few. I’m able to do accents and do a brilliant Scouse. Something cool is that my cousin’s Auntie is Roisin Conaty from Impractical Jokers! I speak Czech as my partner and his family are from there, I have been multiple times and recently spent 4 weeks in the country. I love experiencing other cultures & have a passion for travelling and exploring different parts of the world. I aspire to be an advocate for mental health, something I resonate with, and raise awareness on GI/digestive conditions to educate those unaware and help people suffering to get the support they need, women especially as pain is often dismissed, having lived with GERD and CVS myself. I have plans to create a foundation providing mobility aid to help those less fortunate in the elderly and disabled community, and ideas within that to support mobility and independence. I have achieved two work awards in recent years, Marsha Hicks Apprentice of the Year 2020 & Highest Impact Consultant 2021.
Existing Title
WASUP QUEEN 21
Age
18
Height
5ft 8
Occupation
BSC (Hons) Biomedicine Student at Hull University
Interesting Fact
I aspire to become a Biomedical Scientist and a Doctor.
I enjoy Horse riding, theatre, medical & environmental charity work.
I have been nominated for International Woman of the Year, for the charitable work I do both at home and worldwide & I have been invited to the House of Lords by Professor Lord Robert Winston.
Existing Title
First Runner Up 2021
Age
26
Height
5"9
Occupation
Aerospace engineering student
Interesting Fact
As well as being an internationally signed model, I’m studying for a masters degree in aerospace engineering and have dreams of becoming an astronaut one day! I’m passionate about showcasing opportunities in STEM careers to girls and did so last year by running 5k for 96 days consecutively in Fancy Dress as part of my BWAP fundraising, eventually placing 2nd in the 2021 Miss England Final!
Existing Title
Climate Queen / Heat 1 winner
Age
23
Height
5'7
Occupation
Application Support Analyst
Interesting Fact
I used to be a Cheerleader where my position was Base. I also enjoy modelling and dancing. I studied Computer Science at University where I was able to see the lack of women within the STEM industry so I am a passionate advocate for women in STEM! I am supporting Pencils of Promise which is an organisation that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world, and since experiencing being restricted in accessing the technology industry, I understand how important it is for all children in the world to believe that they can access any field, whether it be business or technology and beyond.
I have also become more and more aware of the importance of looking after our world for generations to come, which is why I support WeDoEthical as this organisation helps reduce pollution for a greener planet! I was able to collect a total of 1,350 tree planting pledges so far! And I will continue with efforts to collect many more!
Existing Title
Bare Face Top Model winner - in Miss London 22
Age
20
Height
168cm
Occupation
University Politics student in Kings College
Interesting Fact
Born and raised in London
I am the only child.
I am a runner and fitness enthusiast. I enjoy visiting the British Library during my free periods in college. I’ve had the privilege of global travel, which has taught me about diversity, race and religion.
I also enjoy writing fictional pieces in my own time.
Studying politics in hope to become an aspiring diplomat, global politics is of keen interest to me, both personally and as an aspiring diplomat.
I would love to focus on getting more women in the political field due to high male dominance in world politics.
I was recently invited to attend a photoshoot in Paris with a top photographer in which I posed makeup-free. My aim is to continuously promote natural beauty to help encourage and empower other women in making them feel comfortable in their own skin with no makeup on.
Age
18
Height
5ft 4
Occupation
I am currently on my gap year, but next year I will be studying dance, film, tv and radio at university
Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about me is that I used to be a figure skater. I competed for years with my final competition being in Estonia where I represented Great Britain and placed 2nd!
Age
22
Height
5ft 8
Occupation
Farmer
Interesting Fact
I am one of 6 siblings from a large farming family where we work for my dad day to day.
I recently learned how to make sushi and plan to open a takeaway service that I hope to build to a restaurant one day.
This year I have walked London Fashion week and York fashion week.
I am an artist, a showjumper I also love to travel. I’m a farmer and love spending time outdoors with my animals.
Age
27
Height
5ft 10
Occupation
Law Graduate & Child Social Worker
Interesting Fact
I was one of the organisers of Britain's First Asian Woman Festival which was about championing the empowerment of ethnic minorities and celebrating multiculturalism. I am also part of Like-Minded Females Network where we organise various events that empower, celebrate, and connect women from different backgrounds.
I have an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Degree in Law. I am currently working as a Child Social Worker so that I can achieve my career goal which is to be a Children Guardian for the Family Courts. I have aspirations to work for the United Nations to advocate for children rights across the world.
Existing Title
Miss Leicestershire
Age
20
Height
5’6
Occupation
Optical Receptionist
Interesting Fact
I would love to be an advocate for children and adults that struggle with dyslexia. Having dyslexia myself I know how challenging it can be however since school, I have gone on to do an Engineering access course and Optical Assistants apprenticeship course as well. In autumn 2023 I hope to go university in Manchester with experience in not one but two scientific fields.
The Bare Face Round in Miss England began in 2019 .
Angie Beasley, the Miss England director ( since 2002) introduced the round in to the contest due to the heavily made up & filtered entry images the contestants were submitting.
This Bare face round is a qualifyer giving the winner entry to the shortlist at the final of Miss England which is the final 12 interview round .
A number of regional heats and the 2022 semi final also had bare face rounds and the trend in competitions is now increasing .
The Semi final Bare face winner attracted immense worldwide publicity in this natural beauty round .
“Melisa Raouf” now a finalist in Miss England 22 decided to take the Bare Face round a step further and compete in the whole competition Make Up Free attracting worldwide media attention.Melisa was chosen as the winner of the Semi final Bare Face round by Cetuem Cosmetics at the Taj 51 Buckingham gate Suites & Residences on August 22nd .
Watch an ITV interview here
Andria Vassiliou, co-founder of Cetuem Cosmetics & the official skincare sponsor said;
“I was instantly drawn to Miss England’s Bare Face Model campaign, a qualifying round of the famous beauty pageant. It promotes natural beauty and shows the girls’ faces without any make-up. As a cosmetics company specialising in natural skin care, we are proud to help the contestants to look after their skin so their natural beauty can shine through. Give them confidence to throw away their make-up and not be influenced by the unrealistic filtered images that appear on Instagram” .
Miss England launches its first ever makeup free Miss London & South East contest
2 years ago
Miss England is launching its first ever make up free regional heat competition.
The Miss London & South East Awards contest which qualify for the next Miss England grand final will be hosted completely make up free focusing on natural looks and beautiful hair.
Contestants will be invited to enter by submitting their make-up free image on the Miss England website and if selected, participate in the auditions, semi final photoshoot & final catwalk without wearing make up!
Make up Free Auditions are taking place at HAIR BY DAR a luxury hair salon based at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences in the summer months starting on Sunday 14th May with the final catwalk at the Taj 51 Buckingham gate Suites & Residences also make up free !
Dar Bardot from theHair by Dar Salon located in the courtyard of the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and residences , the hosts of the 2023 Miss London & South East regional finals is also a judge . Dar is hosting the first audition on 14th May. Dar believes Beautiful hair is key & said “As a celebrity, hair designer, I will be looking for a winner with nicely trimmed shaped healthy-looking hair and natural beauty. It will be a refreshing change to meet all the girls make up free.”
Celebrity Hairstylist Dar Bardot with Nicole Scherzinger
Read much more out now on the Miss England App , and in the media !
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Miss England cohort embarks on mission 7th Heaven
2 years ago
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Miss England cohort embarks on Mission 7th Heaven
Cosmetics mask specialists 7th Heaven have partnered with the national beauty pageant Miss England to celebrate brilliantly British beauty.
Based in the UK, the family-owned beauty product business will partner with four of the 2022 pageant’s leading lights: winner Jessica Gagen, and the three runners up Milly Everatt, Emily Cossey and Melissa Raouf.
7th Heaven’s Holistic Marketing Lead, Celine Delasalle, said: “The synergies between 7th Heaven and Miss England are plentiful, and there’s much to admire about both organisations.
“Our values as a brand match so well with those of Miss England; celebrating the achievements of women, being positive role models, and inspiring others. Miss England is more than a beauty contest, and 7th Heaven is more than a brand.”
From their cruelty-free foundations to their gloriously good ingredients, there is a lot to love about 7th Heaven skincare, a best-selling line of face masks that are effective, inexpensive, and loaded with natural goodies. Face mask specialists since 1985, 7th Heaven has proudly produced brilliantly British products for every type of customer and skin type, selling over 100 million masks in over 90 countries.
Angie Beasley, Director of Miss England, said: “It’s such a pleasure to partner with 7th Heaven who champion women’s achievements and natural beauty like ourselves. I hope our relationship will be long and fruitful!”
Melissa Raouf made global headlines as she became the first participant in the pageant’s 94-year history to compete without makeup. The Cetuem Bare Face winner Melisa Raouf reached the final five and gave a powerful speech about empowering women to embrace their natural beauty in her bid to win.
“I believe that every woman is beautiful in her own way,” said Raouf “It’s time to celebrate that. We should encourage each other to embrace our unique features and feel confident and beautiful, inside and out.”
In the lead-up to the final, the contestants posted images of themselves on social media showing their best smiles to enter the contest.
“Melissa is a big part of why we decided to get involved,” added Delasalle. “Melissa’s original plans didn’t include going makeup free, but after noticing her photo’s impact, she decided to do the competition without any cosmetics.
“Going without makeup or filters throughout was a brave and positive thing to do, empowers choice and boosts body positivity, which is a major reason people use our masks.”
Jessica Gagen, 26, the first redhead Miss England in the competition’s history, is an aerospace engineering student. She will now represent England at the 71st Miss World, due to be held later this year.
“In an age where social media is impacting the self-esteem of the next generation, I think it’s important my generation ditch the filters and heavy makeup in order to highlight to school children that natural beauty never goes out of fashion,” she said. “They should strive to succeed in their education as opposed to trying to conform to unachievable beauty standards” said Jessica
“We’re backing Jessica to go all the way,” added Delasalle. “Once again, her story is very much one of empowerment.”
Milly Everatt is from Lincolnshire, and is a farmer and a HGV truck driver, and Emily Cossey from Chelsea is currently visiting schools and orphanages worldwide, especially in poverty-stricken areas, to help improve the lives of our little leaders of the future.
“All of the girls are a credit to themselves and their families, and we’re proud to support them from afar. We’ve seen first-hand the wonders that being part of the Miss England cohort can bring; in terms of passion, vocation and integration. We like to think that 7th Heaven will always be involved in celebrating natural beauty.”
To learn more about 7th Heaven’s gloriously good cosmetic masks, visit 7th Heaven | Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks and More (my7thheaven.com)
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Rehema Muthamia - Miss England 2021
Rehema ( pictured centre) reached the Top 3 in the Miss England Bare Face round in 2021 .
