The final catwalk for the FAB UK Top Model contest is looming!
The national competition is being held at 7.30 pm on Friday 22nd September in Edwardian 1 & 2 suites at The Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences, a luxury 5-star hotel located in SW1, close to Buckingham Palace and a short walk from St. James’ Park, Westminster, and Mayfair. This admired address has already played host to truly dazzling weddings, private events and parties, and milestone celebrations. After twilight, a magical incandescence illuminates St. James’ Courtyard, offering a peaceful and private stay in the heart of royal London. Described as London’s ‘inner sanctum’, it is here that you will be able to unwind in unique tranquillity & a beautiful backdrop to host this glamorous competition.
The competition is already attracting women from all over the country and here we meet another six inspiring contestants hoping to claim the top title and a place in the Top Model of the World final next Spring.
From Struggles to Spotlight in the FAB UK TOP MODEL contest :
Nisha Dupuis emerged from a childhood of limited provisions and now thrives as a Miss England contestant, who is raising money to help people struggling with food insecurity for the Beauty with a Purpose Charity.
She is a proud resident of Kingston Upon Thames, currently pursuing her Master of Arts in TV Journalism at Goldsmiths University of London.
As a journalist, her journey, which includes broadcasting through a category 5 hurricane at age 19, showcases her resilience and transformation, motivating others to overcome hardships. After winning a virtual heat on the Miss England App, Nisha has been invited to compete in the next Miss England semi-final as well as being a Top Model finalist. Nisha is sponsored by Tindera a one-stop luxury designer store that can be found on Instagram @tinderaluxury check out the brand here @tinderaluxury
Eloise Saransini from Shropshire said being diagnosed with a pain condition, and a tumour, led her to pursue her dreams.
Eloise Sarasini is currently competing in both Miss England as a semi-finalist and the FAB UK Top Model round. At 21 she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which she said made her focus on doing what she loved. She now wants to be a positive role model for others.
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain all over the body.
Miss Sarasini who is also a talented singer, Model & Dancer said the discomfort is “widespread” and limited her ability to work full time. Last year she was also diagnosed with a tumour in her spine which is also a source of some of her pain. Eloise is currently fundraising for Beauty with a Purpose and has set herself a challenge of doing a 30-day squat challenge which you can follow on her Instagram stories @eloisesarasini
Alanta Richards is a 17-year-old business student from Farnham on the Hampshire / Surrey Border. Despite being one of the youngest contestants in the 2022 Miss England final, Alanta reached the final 12 in the national pageant after reaching the top 3 in the Beauty with a Purpose fundraising round and supporting Papyrus, the Young Suicide Prevention charity. “My ambition in life is to become a fashion model and influencer,” said Alanta. Determined to make this dream a reality, she decided to compete again in this year’s competition and won a place in the semi-finals again and is also a FAB UK TOP MODEL finalist! Alanta is sponsored by The Dental Group in the contest www.thedentalgroup.co.uk
Imogen Storey is just 18 and lives in Durham currently a student as well as a waitress, Currently, Imogen is studying English language, history, and English literature. An interesting fact about Imogen is that she is a keen advocate for women’s rights and loves going to feminist talks by empowered women. Imogen recently reached out and is working with Freedom4Girls, an amazing charity, that sews and distributes reusable sanitary products across the UK and Kenya. With this collaboration, Imogen is currently organizing a local event. She will be asking her local community to come together and help her to sew some of the products which will then be donated to Freedom4Girls and is sponsored by Coffee at Chesneys, her local coffee shop in the contest! Find the coffee shop here https://www.facebook.com/coffeeatchesneys
Maroon Raman is 21 years of age and lives in Surrey. She is a student hoping to pursue a master’s degree in Aerospace engineering. Recently visiting the Royal International Air Tatoo, Maroon got her blog about the event published on the Miss England website having been so inspired by the event she wanted to share her experience. Hoping to attend more related events, Maroon is sponsored by the Linda Mary Clark Award in the contest which encourages more women into STEM careers. To read more about the Maroons Air Tatoo experience visit https://www.missengland.info/beauties-hoping-to-fly-high/
Mia jade is aged 22 & lives in Ashford Kent. She currently has two jobs, she works as an accounts assistant and a supply chain administrator.
In June Mia became a member of the Unseen Drama School to develop her skills in the talent industry and she’s a volunteer for the Air Ambulance. Hardworking Mia is usually in the gym at 5 am Monday – Friday & is currently training with her Miss England sponsor Kris CC Online. If she wins a title she will make Women’s Aid her dedicated beauty with a purpose project to help create a safer place for women in England.
Tickets for the final catwalk will be on sale on the Miss England website on September 4th – visit here to see more details missengland.info/qualifiers/fab-uk-topmodel/