Ms Curvaceous UK 2015; Interviews with 4 of the finalists
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So I got the chance to catch up with the four lucky ladies from my audition group who made it through to the Ms Curvaceous UK 2015 finals. Find out all about their journeys here...
Introducing;
1) Why did you apply for MCUK?
Introducing;
Pippa, Serena, Laurie & Anastasia
(Top left to bottom right)
1) Why did you apply for MCUK?
Pippa: I originally entered MCUK
in 2013 to boost my confidence as I had a few personal demons and wanted to
change the way I felt about myself. I was unsure whether to attend the 2014
audition even though I had already entered online. On the morning of the
audition I was still questioning my decision and then something hit me and I
rushed around getting ready!
Serena: I have always been
passionate about helping people and being able to inspire others. As part of
being a Holistic Therapist it's my profession to make people feel good from the
inside out. When searching online for Plus Size opportunities I came across
Miss Curvaceous UK. I did not have a clue what it was but had a look and
thought it sounded too good to be true. I applied thinking I would not hear
back but I was wrong. The reason I applied was my main goal is to promote body confidence
to all; especially the younger generation of today. It is so sad to see Women,
Girls and even Men of today having a low self-esteem because of the Media and
how it portrays us. I am determined to change this especially with encouraging
Natural Beauty, Body Confidence and Positive Self Esteem.
Anastasia: I first applied for MCUK
when I had just turned 17 and I wasn’t old enough to go to the over 18's venue.
However, this didn't stop me! I went to the audition and I was the first one
there. I was so nervous; I couldn't know how to stop shaking. That year I
didn't pass, I was expecting not to.
Laurie: I applied for MCUK, because
I've always been told that I look “curvaceously beautiful.” (Lol) A very good
friend of mine; Elsa has also been supporting me to turn up at the auditions
and have a go. I always felt that curvy women had something to offer to society
and to the Fashion industry. I am a curves lover; I really think that curves
are beautiful.
2) When you found out that you were one of the top 20
finalists, how did you feel?
Pippa: When I found out I had got
through to the final twenty I was over the moon! I had just got a new job
starting Jan 2015 and all I could think was "wow, this is a great start to
my 2015 and we are still in December 2014". I felt truly blessed!
Serena: When I found out I was in
the Top 20 for Miss Curvaceous UK I was really speechless. When I attended the
Auditions looking around the room you see so many Beautiful Girls and your
perceptions of each other are completely different so you can never be too sure
who is going to get thought from who's not.
Anastasia: This year I got
an email alerting me about another audition for it. I've been trying to get into
professional modelling since I was 15. I have had fun in the process, but I've
never really felt comfortable, apart from my height. For a model they usually
say height is good! Looking at MCUK I didn't feel scared as in, being judged of
course I was nervous, but I felt comfortable.
When I found out I got through, I was so excited! I never thought I
would have gotten through what with all the rest of the beautiful women there
that were better at posing and walking than me. I was truly grateful. It's given me an opportunity to receive the
training I need and the confidence I need to continue my journey in the modeling
industry and so many other things.
Laurie: I felt extremely
honoured to be part of this wonderful experience. I already see it as an achievement
as I have gained so much from it.
3) What would being crowned “Ms Curvaceous UK 2015” mean to
you?
Pippa: If I was to be crowned Ms
Curvaceous UK 2015, it would mean a new chapter in my life. Although I am
already on the road to self-acceptance and not trying to fit in to societies
mold but to be myself, I would be changing the perception of modelling in
today's society and be the best role model I can be for my nieces and all young
girls and in fact boys of what a healthy body should look like.
Serena: If I was crowned Miss
Curvaceous UK 2015 it would mean something that words and feelings could not
describe. It would be unreal and truly a dream to represent Miss Curvaceous and
finally be part of such an incredible team and movement.
Anastasia: If I were to be crowned MCUK
2015 it would mean the world to me! Not only to know that I have inspired other
people to join the 'curvy' team... but because I have achieved something also
for me! I love modelling, even though I'm not confident I actually enjoy it and
winning the contest would just show I have learned everything I was taught and
that I have moved up a step further. It
would be amazing. I would love to also use that to help people out there that
are not as confident and are insecure and that don’t think they are good
enough. I would love to make them
acknowledge they are beautiful and they can be and do whatever they want.
Laurie: Being crowned Ms Curvaceous
UK would be a real accomplishment for me on my model journey. As far as I am
concerned MCUK incarnates the recognition of the existence of different
beauties that should all be recognised. MCUK embodies inspiration for all women
that are struggling to accept who they are. MCUK shows that open-mindedness and
the understanding of everyone uniqueness. These are the values that I would
stand for if being crowned Ms Curvaceous UK 2015.
4) What does 2015 hold for you?
Pippa: 2015 so far seems to be a
year of growth and change. a year of success and many more to come I hope!
Serena: I am sure 2015 will have many surprises and opportunities
for me. I believe as one door closes another door opens. In June I graduate
from University so that will be a wonderful experience for me along with
rewarding myself with a holiday to Mexico in August to celebrate, which will be
definitely well earned and needed.
Anastasia: 2015 holds a lot for me... I feel
that due to the fact I am one of the finalists it has opened a few more doors
for me. I have met some amazing people along the way also. I am still in
college so I have exams coming up but I feel that I have something that I enjoy
doing to look forward to.
Laurie: In 2015, I would love to inspire more people. This is something that I am already doing on
a daily basis by being a school teacher, but I would love to inspire more
people of from different ages to accept themselves more through modelling careers.
Thank you ladies for taking the time to talk to me.
Thank you ladies for taking the time to talk to me.
You can catch all four of these gorgeous girls strutting their stuff on the catwalk on Saturday 31st January at De Vere in Canary Wharf.
Make sure to get your tickets here; http://www.mscurvaceousuk.com/#mcuk-finale
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