Performing arts Graduate & reigning Miss World England Grace Richardson from Birstall Leicester is currently enjoying the experience of a lifetime as she proudly represents England at the 75th Miss World Festival in Vietnam.
After arriving in Hanoi following a comfortable long-haul flight with Vietnam Airlines, Grace’s feet have barely touched the ground! Since landing, she has been immersed in a packed Miss World schedule alongside more than 100 contestants from around the globe.
Highlights So Far… 🌍✨
One of Grace’s first major appearances was the spectacular Miss World Opening Ceremony, where contestants celebrated Vietnamese culture by taking to the catwalk wearing Vietnam’s beautiful traditional Áo dài.
Grace (21) walked the world famous catwalk alongside Miss Denmark, marking one of her first international catwalk appearances as Miss World England.
Since then, the contestants have been busy sightseeing, attending official dinners and receptions, rehearsing and experiencing the culture and hospitality of Vietnam — while forming friendships with women representing countries from across the world.
Another highlight for Grace was attending the OMODA & JAECOO global launch party in Vietnam, where she had the opportunity to model and pose alongside some of the brands’ latest cars with Miss Ireland and other Miss World finalists . Over 100 contestants re currently competing in Vietnam for the Miss World crown, where the CEO Julia Morley, founder of Beauty with a Purpose will be announcing the winner on the 5th September .
Taking to the Catwalk in Vietnam 👗
On the 18th August Grace competed in the highly anticipated Miss World Top Model round, modelling creations by Vietnamese designers.
The fashion event provided another opportunity for Grace to showcase her catwalk skills, with the spectacular Dragon Square providing a stunning backdrop for the Vietnamese fashion showcase.
Grace is no stranger to the runway, having modelled professionally before winning Miss England, but representing her country on an international Miss World catwalk has made the experience particularly special.
Between appearances, events and rehearsals, Grace is sharing the adventure with her roommate, Miss Ireland, Caoimhe Kenny, with the pair making some incredible memories together during their time in Vietnam.
The Best Is Yet to Come… 🎤
There is still plenty more to come for Grace.
One round she is particularly excited about is Miss World Talent, where Grace will now be showcasing her singing.
Talent played an important part in Grace’s own Miss England journey. She won the Miss England Talent round with her performance of “Never Enough”, helping her on her way to being crowned Miss England.
Now, following her graduation in Performing Arts, Grace is looking forward to performing again — this time representing England on the Miss World stage.
Grace is also excited about the forthcoming Sports round, which she says has “a little twist to it this year”, as well as the Head-to-Head round, where she will have the opportunity to share more about her Beauty With a Purpose project, Every Drop Counts.
The project focuses on raising awareness of water conservation and the impact our everyday choices — including fashion — can have on the world’s precious water resources.
Beauty With a Purpose has been at the heart of Miss World for decades, and Grace is hoping to use this incredible international platform to take the message behind Every Drop Counts to an even wider audience.
Grace on Her Miss World Experience ❤️
Grace said:
“I have loved absolutely every moment so far in Vietnam. The country and its people are beautiful inside and out; I couldn’t have asked for a better host country.
I am really looking forward to the talent round and am excited to perform again since my graduation! I am also looking forward to the sports round, which has a little twist to it this year, and Head-to-Head, where I will be able to share more about my BWAP project with everyone here!
Overall, this has been an experience of a lifetime and I will forever cherish these memories.”
Thank You to Grace’s Supporters ✈️👗
A special thank you goes to Seasonal Trunk for providing some of the fabulous outfits Grace has been wearing during her Miss World journey, and to Vietnam Airlines for helping Grace begin her adventure with a comfortable journey to Vietnam.
With plenty more events, rehearsals and competition rounds still ahead, Grace’s 75th Miss World story is far from over.
Miss England Director since 2002 Angie Beasley said:
“Grace has been incredibly committed to her role as Miss England since she was crowned last November. Alongside all her Miss England duties, she has been juggling the final year of her Performing Arts studies, graduating this summer, while also managing to hold down two jobs.
She has worked so hard this past year and really deserves to have the best time representing England in Vietnam. We are all incredibly proud of her and everything she has achieved so far.
Good luck, Grace — England is behind you! 👑🏴”
— Angie Beasley, Director of Miss England
Follow @grace.richo and @Missenglandlimited the official Miss England instagram account for more updates from Vietnam and of course @missworld
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