20-year-old Jennifer Eve Lamb from Ellenbrook is in the running to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe pageant.
Lounge hostess Jennifer will be one of around 40 women taking part in the 2016 Miss Universe Great Britain in South Wales in July.
In the run up to the three-day final she will be tasked with a series of challenges and fundraising for Strongbones – a charity which helps children from all over the UK with diseases of the bone.
A glitzy bash to celebrate the winning finalists will include a catwalk show before a panel of judges from the beauty and fashion industry.
Around 90 countries take part in the Miss Universe event.
The current Miss Universe Great Britain is 25-year-old Nena France from London, while the current Miss Universe is Pia Wurtzbach from Phillippines.
Jennifer said: “I am really excited to have been chosen as a finalist for Miss Universe Great Britain this year and will be doing all that I can in the next few months to prepare.
“Miss Universe is one of the biggest pageants in the world and I think it’s going to be a huge adventure as well as a lot of fun.”
“It has been a burst of excitement and has given me the opportunity to give women the empowerment they deserve.”
As well as getting the opportunity to represent the UK for around three weeks at an exotic overseas location later this year at Miss Universe, the winner of Miss Universe Great Britain will also visit India to support the Sheroes Hangout initiative which helps women who have been the victim of acid attacks.
In addition, she will receive an extensive prize package including a wardrobe of designer cocktail and evening wear and pearl jewellery.
National director of Miss Universe Great Britain, Paula Abbandonato, said: “Pageantry in the UK is more popular than ever before and we have the most amazing line-up of young women from England, Scotland and Wales vying for the crown this year.
“It’s going to be an excellent competition and I wish them all the very best of luck. The UK has never won Miss Universe but I think that this year could be our year!”
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