Semi-Final
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!
Age
25
Height
5’6
Occupation
Programme manager
Interesting Fact
I have contributed to women’s rights and legislation including taking part in a BBC panorama documentary’s for contributing to a young persons debate at the House of Parliament on catcalling and campaigning relentless for almost a decade to make the streets safer for women and non-binary people. I also have a mixed heritage with my mother being Jamaican and English and my father brings Colombian and Iranian meaning I was raised in a vibrant multi culture household
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 semi final of Miss England 22 is being held on
Sunday 22nd August 2022 at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences ( Click the logo)
Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences to host The Miss England 22 Semi Final
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Photo by Alan Strutt taken in 2020 at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences – Ballgowns from To The Nines –
Meet the Judges for the Miss England 2020 Semi Final
2 years ago
The Virtual Miss England semi final media partner is….
Check out the Miss England feature in Hello Magazine
Meet the Judges
In association with
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
2 years 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
2 years 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”.
Rehema Muthamia the reigning Miss England
Rehema Muthamia is the reigning Miss England who is representing England in the 70th Miss World in Puerto Rico.
Here she is on the terrace at the Hotel Rafayel London in February 2022 wearing a green emerald gown by To The Nines - her dress partner .
MUA Susan Rose
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