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Welcome to Miss Caribbean UK 2016 Beauty Pageant Announcement for guests to take their seats. SHOW STARTS Section 1 - Carnival showcase Artists 1 – Boy Band – RECORDHEADS Artists 2 – Singer– JAYJAYBORN2SING Section 2 – Soul Train Intermission – 20 mins Artists 3 – Dance group – MYSELF UK DANCE Co Section 3 – Evening Gown Artists 4 – Singer – AARON SOUL-ANYIA Artists 5 – International Soca star – BENJAI Section 4 – Elimination - Final 5 - Finalists Communication Artists 6 – PAULINE CATLYN-REID (Brown Sugar Tribute Act) (Whilst judges deliberate the 3 finalists) Outgoing speech by Reigning Queen Amy Harris-Willock Category Winners announced: o 1. People’s Champion; o 2. Miss Personality; o 3. Best Evening Gown. The Crowning: o 2nd runner up to Miss Caribbean UK 2016. o 1st runner up to Miss Caribbean UK 2016 o Winner of Miss Caribbean UK 2016 (crowned by Reigning Queen Amy Harris-Willock. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES The End.
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Miss Amy Harris-Willock
fter a year of jubilation, I can truly say entering Miss Caribbean UK was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. My reign as Queen is coming to an end, but a life filled with opportunities from entering Miss Caribbean UK has just begun. It’s been such a busy year where I’ve experienced hitting the red carpet, walking the runway at Afro Hair and Beauty and being part of the parade at Notting Hill Carnival. But the highlight of my year was building a connection with the High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda. Not only have I been able to be a part of their fundraising events, I am now an active member with every intention of making a difference. To top off the year, I had the wonderful opportunity of travelling to Antigua, courtesy of sponsor SN Travel and Designer Travel. During my stay I was treated like royalty. It’s not every day you get to meet the Antiguan Prime Minster and members of Parliament and suddenly realise; “wow I aspire to be in their position one day”. I attended St Joseph’s Academy and Clare Hall Secondary School where I was able to give back to the students. It was here I realised my purpose in life, inspiring and becoming a true “Ambassador” for Antigua and Barbuda. Miss Caribbean UK has given me the platform to believing anything is possible and opened doors that I could have never imagined. I would like to thank Clayton and Jacqui Brown, the Founders of Miss Caribbean UK, for all their hard work and support during my reign. Being Miss Caribbean UK has been such an honour and a blessing that I hope to inspire the next queen to find their greatness.
Your 2015 Queen....Amy xxx
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MCUK 2016 - Finalists Who will be crowned the new Caribbean Queen of the UK?
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That’s the big question that will be answered at the Grand Finale of the Miss Caribbean UK Beauty Pageant on Saturday 3rd December at The Broadway Theatre, Catford Road, Catford SE6 4RU The pageant is about much more than physical beauty, it was launched last year to showcase and promote the Caribbean countries under one umbrella. With its logo ‘Positively Promoting the Caribbean’ the event aims to raise awareness of issues relating to the Caribbean people in the UK and the wider Diaspora by inspiring, informing and uniting both those taking part and the UK audience. Patrons will share in an unmissable night of culture and entertainment
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MCUK 2016 - Finalists Tanya Rose Brown
Vanessa Sandy
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Region: London Age: 29
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Tanya Melhado Region: Nottingham Age: 29 Occupation: Singer
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MCUK 2016 - Hosts
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Shaun Wallace
Amy Harris-Willock
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Aaron Fontain
Marcia McLaughlin
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Miss Caribbean UK are pleased to announce the following BRANDS who’s designs will take center stage, showcasing their breathtaking and fabulous Evening Gown creations on this spectacular and theatrical catwalk extravaganza. Chikezie -Rose
Carol Rose and Anastasia Chikezie have parlayed their talents and love for style, elegance and innovation to create Chikezie -Rose. Carol Rose has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years as a fashion designer, lecturer and as an advisor to the government on sustainability in the fashion Industry. Anastasia Chikezie is the founder and creative director of the internationally acclaimed and award winning PURELY NATURAL one of the first natural hair salons in the UK. The dynamic Chikezie-Rose
collection fuses inspiration from all things heritage and celebrates the graceful and luminous beauty of women of all experiences. Anastasia and Carol both value social responsibility and collaborating with creative talent to exercising the principles of the Ubuntu moto “I am because we are “ For the Chikezie-Rose (Miss Caribbean UK Pageant) project the two have collaborated with Marcia Wallace who is an emerging accessories designer from the USA T - 07899 561 376 E - carol@carolrose-associates.uk
Designs by Fortées
We seek to: • Delight and serve fashionable women; • Showcase the best of yearly fashion trends; and • Always be a great resource for incorporating new ideas, old favourites and a touch of something different. Our hope is that the sight of our
MCUK 2016 - Designers collections will make you discover a new eclectic you, where you will be tempted by the vibrant colours. W - http://Designsbyfortees.Etsy. com FB - Facebook.com/ Designsbyfortees IG - Instagram.com/designs_by_ fortees TW - Twitter.com/designbyfortees
Devon Johnson
I have been in fashion for over 7 years and have worked mostly in the UK and in the US. I’m now doing it for myself. Devon Johnson’s brand “Inspirations” now has a select client list of TV personalities as well as the general public. He provides his clients with a complete bespoke service that is important to their way of life, and supports them to choose the right look for their gowns. Remember, first impressions count so how you look is imperative at your first point of contact!!! So, be up standing and love how you are.
T - 07943 80 188 E - devon.j.son101@gmail.com
Dufurn Tailored
Hi, I’m Dean Dufurn. I was born in the North of England to a Haitian father and a Jamaican mother. Growing up I was exposed to both cultures and environments, from this I’d say my most indelible experiences as a child was when I had the pleasure of visiting the birth countries of my parents and soaking up the exciting and varied cultures of each. This gave me an interest in the wider world outside my own surroundings, and it was here that I began to develop an eye towards the profusion of the Art, Fashion and Design that surrounded me. As I matured, so did my sense of style and my desire to create. I wanted to create statement pieces of art that would last forever, and that people would enjoy. It is from here that I fell in love with tailored designs and from here Dufurn Tailored was born. I create pieces that are individually tailored,
combining your ideas with my own unique and elegant style. Welcome, and look forward to meeting you soon! T - 07805 279839 E - dufurntailored@gmail.com W - http://www.dufurntailored. co.uk/
Kreative Stitch
Born on the beautiful tropical island of Montserrat WI also known as the Emerald Isle, I started sewing at the young age of 11; designing and hand stitching unique dresses for dolls. By age 15 I knew how to use the hand-sewing machine and began creating my first real dress collection. From that moment on I knew my true passion was in sewing, fashion and design. My inspiration came abundantly from my creative parents, Caribbean culture and global arts. As I got older I became more and more passionate about having a career in fashion and went on to study tailoring and design
professionally in the UK. Today I’m founder of my own fashion label Kreative Stitch and some of my many crafts include menswear, ladies wear, wedding and pageantry dresses. T - 07751 276 516 E - Kreatstitch@hotmail.co.uk
Kwame Koranteng Bespoke Tailoring
Renowned bespoke designer and stylist Kwame Koranteng, the man behind the well-known couture brand “KWAME KORANTENG BESPOKE TAILORING” who specialises in both traditional and avant-garde bespoke tailoring. Kwame Koranteng’s unique flair, creativity, individuality and careful precision has fashioned hand-made suits cut for the modern man or woman using textured fabrics and statement accessories. Bespoke tailored Suits with a difference. Kwame Koranteng trained for almost four years at George Clothing as a junior designer until 2009 when he founded Kwame Koranteng Bespoke Tailoring “KKBT”.
MCUK 2016 - Designers It was whilst he was working at George that he was taught to cut and fit in the most classical way. Whilst we offer a house style which is based on the London Cut (sharp shoulder/accentuated jacket waist/ clean trouser line) we are also well known for design interpretation and flexibility. His obsession with style as well as perfection has earned him considerable respect from his peers. He is widely recognised as a trendsetter and whilst he maintains his clear-cut techniques he constantly evolves his contemporary style. As a consequence his work is frequently featured in a number of fashion shows, press and TV campaigns, and red carpet events. T - 07904 421 524 E - kwame@kwamekoranteng.com W - http://www.kwamekoranteng. com/
Mardi Gras Designs
Maria Joseph founder and CEO of Mardi Gras Designs `has been designing costumes for over 25 years ,first as hobby which over the years developed in a successful
business serving various sectors of the fashion and entertainment industry, providing bespoke costumes for carnivals here and abroad , for theatre productions ,and pageants. Mardi Gras Designs also provide mass production services to carnival bands at competitive rates with products being finished to high standards. As part of Mardi Gras Designs commitment to perpetuating the legacy of the carnival art form within the Caribbean Diaspora, we facilitate costume workshops for all ages and run voluntary work experience schemes to encourage young people especially of Caribbean heritage to embrace their culture, to explore and develop their artistic skills. T - 07974 321 645 W – http://www.mardigrasarts. com Fb - facebook -Mardi Gras Arts Workshop Tw - twitter-@MardiGrasArts E - information@mardigrasarts. com
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson currently has his business in East London where he designs and make stunning and elegant made to measure Red carpet style dresses. These are often long, some sweeping the floor at the back, figure hugging. For the past 3 years he would sometimes mix fabrics with African cloth. Recently he showed a collection in Ghana for Accra Fashion week. T - 07939 484529 E - ministry72001@yahoo.co.uk IG - Instagram: markjohnsondesigns FB - Facebook: markjohnsondesigns
Vinnette Grant Unbridaled Couture A ground-breaking, innovative and award-winning designer.
London Designer, Vinnette Grant is renowned for creating the impressive 20ft bridal skirt that was sensationally showcased in the 2011 iconic Oxford Street Christmas window display at Selfridges who’s window displays are recognised as
some of the most extraordinary in the world. This has gone on to be featured in a video Creating a White Christmas at Selfridges and is also featured in an article on site; Fashion Foie Gras. Vinnette’s many other achievements include showing at “The National Wedding” show several times, London Fashion Week, and winning three national design awards, including TV Times best original knitwear. Vinnette’s work has been sold in Harvey Nichols amongst other Knightsbridge and Kensington boutiques. Following a family and career break, which included working as cabin crew for British airways, Vinnette has re branded as Vinnette Grant Unbridaled Couture and is ready to take on the World. T - 07766 747 910 E vinnettegrantunbridaledcouture@
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