Semi-Final
Contestants
Existing Title
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FINALIST
Age
26
Height
5'6.5
Occupation
Performing arts teacher
Interesting Fact
My fun facts are that I recently played the lead role of Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime. I also have created a self-confidence campaign called 'Be YOUnique' which incorporates my love for performing with workshops and fundraising to help promote confidence,individuality and build self-esteem particularly in the younger generation.
Age
18
Height
5”11
Occupation
Student
Interesting Fact
I like to discover myself through taking on challenges. Such challenges so far have been me going on a three-week volunteering trip to Tanzania, where my team and I supported local villages by installing food and clean water supplies. Other challenges include my commitment to Ballet for the last 15 years, as well as my passion for learning new languages.
Age
22
Height
5'11
Occupation
Student & Part Time Model
Interesting Fact
I have travelled across the world to many different countries including China, India, Malawi, Sri Lanka and The Bahamas doing charity work with different teams, and have managed to raise over £10,000. I am a fashion design student and a part time model and have recently started my own swimwear line whilst studying at university.
Age
23
Height
4'11
Occupation
Sales Executive
Interesting Fact
I am one of two Global World Sepsis Day ambassadors and have raised just over £5500 for the UK Sepsis Trust. I launched my #aroundtheworldin13days campaign this year and it has 15,800 views 533 shares and has reached 46,562 people around the world. I am also the reigning Miss Gravesham and made the Miss England final 2019 in Newcastle
Age
23
Height
5'4
Occupation
Singer-songwriter, musician & coach
Interesting Fact
“I am an ambassador for my sponsors, the amazing Millenium Brothers, representing them through ‘Mission Awareness’ campaigns which consists of being an activist for plastic pollution and anti-bullying (Generation Now, was written and released to highlight this movement and my personal journey). Over the past year I have independently raised hundreds for Springfield Mind - where I focus on mental support through live music events. After a rough start in life; like many, my goal is to: Promote self-love, confidence with individuality and spiritual growth/healing!”
Raised £135 for Beauty with a Purpose
Age
18
Height
175cm
Occupation
Final year at sixth form, soon to be medical student at Imperial College London.
Interesting Fact
I have dual heritage of two different cultures. My father is English and my mother is Mauritian, meaning that I am able to speak English, Mauritian Creole and French fluently.
Age
16
Height
1.59m
Occupation
Student/ Actor/Model
Interesting Fact
I started my career in this industry at the age of 9 years old. I grew and matured a lot earlier than most being thrown into such a competitive field having endured a great deal of negatively and positive publicity, as well as rejection. Being on a film set everyday over a period of a month and working along side some very talented actors, has taught me a great deal of very valuable lessons. Firstly, to conduct myself in a professional manner, to make sure I am completely prepared and focused on the task I'm doing and do my best at all times. As well this, I have learnt how to manage and keep a good relationship with the whole cast and crew and apply discretion in the interactions during and after filming.
The Miss England Semi Final is being held as a Livestream Event .
Vote for your favourite contestant by booking the Livestream .
1 x view on the day =1 vote
Contestants will be invited to join the stream on the 31st July and viewers can meet the judges, contestants and find out who will be going through to the Miss England National Finals later this year!
Meet the Judges for the Miss England 2020 Semi Final
1 day ago
The Virtual Miss England semi final media partner is….
Check out the Miss England feature in Hello Magazine
Meet the Judges
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Judge no 1 .
“I represented the United Kingdom at Miss World in 1996 which was held in Bangalore, India. I live in the West Midlands and I’m a busy working mum to two daughters. As well as working in the family sports business I’m also a model.
Having the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at Miss World was a very exciting time of my life and an experience I will never forget.
I would like to wish all the girls taking part the best of luck and despite being in lockdown I hope you all enjoy the experience. It’s a great opportunity to do something really life changing for such a great cause – Beauty with a Purpose. So enjoy every moment as you may well find yourself at the final of Miss England or beyond representing your country at Miss World! Give it everything you have and remember to smile and be kind always.
I have been sharing my fitness journey on IG @_rachaelbutlerr and I have been asked to be an ambassador for This is my City this August sharing my fitness to a wider audience in a 3
Judge no 2
For the Miss England Virtual Semi Final on 31st July is..
“Indiya Ahmed”…
Indiya is the editor of Asiana Wedding Magazine and founder of Asiana TV.
Asiana Wedding is the UK’s leading Asian Bridal & lifestyle magazine. Asiana continues to define Asian fashion & beauty through an online media & lifestyle channel – @asianatv
Judge no 3
Miss England Virtual Semi Final which takes place on Friday 31st July on a livestream is…
Natasha Hemmings, Singer Songwriter and winner of Miss England 2015.
Following a national tour with Global award nominees ‘Aled Jones’ and ‘Russell Watson’ Natasha has a new album coming out later this year.
Subscribe and follow on Spotify to be the first to hear @natashahmusic www.natashahemmings.com
Natasha said :
“Miss England took me on a journey that helped shape my character and allowed me to realise my dream, to make a difference in the world. I ask all of the girls to remember, that amongst all of their dreams and ambitions, they too are making a difference in the world. With a desire to be better and do better is a reason why we enter into Miss England. I wish you all confidence and happiness in the contest and going forward.
Even though the semi final is virtual this year it will still be a great & memorable experience.
Good luck to all , I can’t wait to celebrate all the hard work you have all achieved.”
Judge no 4
for the Miss England Virtual Semi final on Friday 31st July is….
Dr. Carina Tyrrell!
Carina is a British-Swiss public health doctor and research fellow at Cambridge University, and former Miss England and Miss United Kingdom 2014 @missworld
Carina is coordinating the front line COVID-19 response at NHS Hospitals, advising government agencies, working on vaccine trials, and on the use of digital health technologies in the UK.
With the World Health Organization, Digital Health and Innovation team based in Geneva, Carina has been focusing on the use of technology in healthcare and developing a global strategy for digital health and innovation.
As a startup founder and subject matter expert for venture capital funds, Carina helped provide £4.5 million in funding to deliver the future of health and social care, as well as advising pioneering companies in pivoting their business models to support the national response to the pandemic.
Carina has published widely and is an accomplished speaker. She has given regular interviews on radio and television about her work including: Radio 4, BBC News, Al Jazeera, and the Business Insider.
Judge no 5
is Nijah from @studioni_uk
Nijah is an experienced photographer of over 8 years and is the owner and operator of Studio NI Photography.
Specialising in Events and Weddings, but also having vast experience in working with Influencers and models, Nijah is a great addition to our Judges panel.Studio NI Photography debuted his working relationship with the Miss England at our Miss England Finals 2019, stepping in at last minute to become our official photographer and supplying us with amazing coverage of the event. Their work has also been published both nationally and internationally, in renowned publications such as The Times, Daily Star, BBC One, & more.
Judge no 6
Brendan Marc Scully is Director of Miss Ireland, show producer, International award winning choreographer and Stylist .
Brendan a former dancer is currently based in Dublin, Ireland and has been running the annual Miss Ireland event since 2010
Brendan has also worked on many well-known Television shows in Ireland and is delighted to be working alongside Angie and
her team judging the Miss England Virtual semi final ….
DONT MISS THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL SEMI FINAL – 7pm July 31st 2020
3 weeks ago
The Worlds First ever Virtual
Miss England Semi Final
Image of Bhasha Mukherjee the reigning Miss England by www.alanstrutt.com
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, like many other events, the Miss England contest was forced to cancel a series of events scheduled to be held between March – June 2020.
The semi final was due to take place on 8thJune but due to social distancing & lockdown restrictions, this was not possible so it was moved .
Even though the UK is out of lockdown, Leicester where the Miss England contest is based is now back in Lockdown!
So the contest will now be held totally virtually !
“The Miss England semi final will now be held as a virtual event. Before Leicester went back in to lockdown we had agreed for our judges to meet at a central location (socially distanced) on the 31stJuly and all contestants will connect via zoom on the day of the event. But now Leicesters back in lockdown this is not possible . So we will just have to carry on and do the whole event virtually ! If anything changes we will let everyone know” said organiser Angie Beasley .
Up to 40 Contestants from across England have been invited to submit 3 videos to enter this years semi final, which consist of an introduction, a catwalk and a talent video.. The current Miss England NHS Doctor Bhasha Mukherjee ( pictured) will be making a special appearance on the livestream after working at the hospital along with other former Miss & Mr England & Miss UK winners !
Click here to see all of the Miss England Semi Finalists so far
Tia Carter who became the first Virtual winner for Miss England in lockdown was due to be on the virtual show in Leicester with the judges who include former Miss England title holders !
Miss Leicestershire Tia Carter was the first Miss England contestant to be crowned in Lockdown by her sister a former winner , in her back garden and has won a direct place in the national final later this year .
Find out more about Tia here
Plans to hold the 2020 Miss & Mr England final are dependent on circumstances but organizers hope this will be held late October .
“I cant plan how the final is going to take place at the moment so until the world gets back to normal ( hopefully) we will do our best to continue selecting finalists however we can. We have a provisional date for late October but we will see how things go ” said Angie .
The semi final will be available to watch on a live stream which can be booked on the Miss England website. An early bird offer is in place to vote for your favourite and watch the live stream for £3.99 if booked before the end of June. The semi final livestream will include exclusive interviews with the judges, entertainment and the selection of the national finalists.
See this link to book your place & vote for your favourite ; www.missengland.info/qualifiers/semi-final/#tab-livestream
Milton Keynes company, The Video News Factory, has helped Miss England put together an innovative way to broadcast the Miss England Semi-Finals and Grand Finals using Zoom linked to live streaming with public voting and overcome the lockdown.
John Allard, Managing Director of The Video News Factory commented: “We are delighted to be able to offer an innovative way to help the organisers continue their sterling work with a great competition that adds tremendous value to both the contestants and society at large by celebrating ‘Beauty with a purpose’.
Angie Beasley, Managing Director of Miss England commented: “This is our second year of working with The Video News Factory, who have helped us innovate and develop exciting new formats to showcase our competition. Last year they helped enable our 2019 Grand Final reach well over 14,000 viewers across the world and we look forward to even greater success in 2020”.
To see the contestants competing in the semi final click here
Miss England launch 2020 competition livestreams with MK company The Video News Factory
1 month ago
PRESS RELEASE
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Story: Milton Keynes company, The Video News Factory, has helped Miss England put together an innovative way to broadcast the Miss England Semi-Finals and Grand Finals using Zoom linked to live streaming with public voting and overcome the lockdown.
The Miss England 2020 Semis will take place on the 31st of July 2020 at 7.30 pm and be broadcast LIVE. The event will be hosted by a small team with safe distancing, including judges, hosts and entertainers, video clips of contestants in action, and live interviews with the panel of judges.
A pilot test for this innovative approach completed successfully just 2 weeks ago and the service is now live and available for people to vote on this link with 27 contestants already on board and more to join shortly.
John Allard, Managing Director of The Video News Factory commented: “We are delighted to be able to offer an innovative way to help them continue their sterling work with a great competition that adds tremendous value to both the contestants and society at large by celebrating ‘Beauty with a purpose’.
Angie Beasley, Managing Director of Miss England commented: “This is our second year of working with The Video News Factory, who have helped us innovate and develop exciting new formats to showcase our competition. Last year they helped enable our 2019 Grand Final reach well over 14,000 viewers across the world and we look forward to even greater success in 2020”.
Bhasha Mukherjee
Bhasha Mukherjee is the first South Asian woman to represent England at Miss World .
Bhasha works as a NHS Junior Doctor and won the title in August 2019 in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Click the photo to find out more about Bhasha
Photo of Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee by Alan Strutt
Vote & watch your favourite in the Miss England Semi-Finals
Live Judging, scores, entertainment, interviews and virtual live links to all contestants.
The contestant with the most views will be the winner of the PUBLIC VOTE and be fast tracked through to the Miss England National Final. The top 10 highest views will each receive a star as the public vote acts as one judge. The contestants with the most stars from all of the judges will go through to the Miss England National final.
- Please note there is NO TEXT VOTE for the semi final.
- Book now for event starting 7.00PM 31st July 2020
- Live stream vote costs are as follows
- £7.99 to view the livestream
How do I watch? Contact Inplayer Support
Terms & Conditions
- One vote and pay-per-view entry per person.
- Viewer access will open at 7.00PM 31st July 2020 and recorded access available for 7 days.
- The viewer is responsible for having a suitable device and browser and sufficient bandwidth to receive the livestream.
- In the unlikely event of a major technical problem preventing transmission, the livestream will be recorded and rebroadcast in full within 24 hours.
- Unless the event is cancelled there will be no refunds.
- UK VAT is included.
- The Livestream must not be copied, downloaded or shared.
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