Ques-li De Bruin (18) from Northamptonshire Wins Semi final Talent Award at Miss England

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Ques-li De Bruin, an 18-year-old Compliance Administrator from Duston Northampton, has been awarded the prestigious Talent Award at the Miss England Semi Final 2026, held at Melton Theatre on 11th October.

Sponsored by www.gymfinitykids.com/ in the contest, Ques-li’s achievement earns her a place at the Miss England National Final, which will take place at The Athena in Leicester on 17 November 2026 where the nations entry to the next Miss World is selected.

Standing at 173cm tall, Ques-li impressed judges earning recognition for her expressive dance performance in the talent round and securing her position among the contestants progressing to the national stage. She will now have the opportunity to showcase her abilities once again, this time representing Northamptonshire as she competes for the coveted Miss England title.

Alongside her pageant journey, Ques-li works as a Compliance Administrator, balancing her professional career with her ambitions in the world of pageantry. Her unique name is also a fascinating talking point: Ques-li reveals that she believes no one else in the world shares her name, making her stand out even before she steps into the spotlight. Winning the Talent Award marks a significant milestone in Ques-li’s journey having received a $500 scholarship toward professional career development with JRP Virtual . www.jrpvirtual.com

With the Miss England national final fast approaching, Ques-li will join fellow finalists at The Athena in Leicester on 17 November as they take to the catwalk when they arrive completely make up free to compete in the one Clinic make up free Bare Face award and later in the evening the opportunity to be crowned the next Miss England.

Her success at Melton Theatre is an exciting achievement, and all eyes will now be on Ques-li as she prepares to take her talent and ambition to the national stage.