Beauty pageants are a huge thing in America, but are
slowly on the increase in the UK. A new
series of plus size beauty pageants has begun, bringing exciting times for
wanna be beauty queens called Miss Curvy UK.
Majestic Models and Casting Agency have launched the
competition and are looking for ladies size 10 and above and aged between 18
and 55. The series of pageants will hold regional competitions across the UK
before the big finale in London where Miss Curvy UK will be crowned. The first
heat will be held in Merseyside followed by Greater Manchester, West Midlands,
and London. More heats will be added to the schedule to be held this year and
into next year.
Miss Curvy UK wants to promote a healthy body attitude
and banish the thin ideal. Winners can expect to receive a modelling contract,
a cash gift and many other fab prizes too. The event also hopes to raise lots
of money for the charity Cash For Kids.
There have been other plus size beauty pageants in the
UK which have all had great success. Some people may say that Miss Curvy UK is
not a competition for the fuller figured woman as contestants can be a size 10,
however we think that size 10’s competing alongside larger women is a positive
move as it will demonstrate diversity and that all healthy sizes are
acceptable.
