| 23rd
July 2005
In a glittering ceremony held last night, Claire
Evans from Aberystwyth was crowned Miss Wales 2005 and will
now represent the principality in the Miss World competition
in China this December.
Claire, 22, was one of 30 finalists in the competition which
is run in association with Platinum sponsor the Cellite Clinic.
The show was introduced by Red Dragon’s Jason Harrold
and last year’s Miss Wales and Miss UK, Amy Guy.
The contestants took part in three rounds in front of a panel
of six judges including former Steps star, Lisa Scott-Lee,
former Miss Wales 1979 Beverley Neals, Bobby McVay of Red
Dragon, Andy Nakonecznyj of Save the Children and Amanda Protheroe-Thomas,
Welsh TV presenter, and Professor Harryono Judodihardjo from
Cellite Clinic who is chair of the judges. This will be Claire’s
second time representing her country, as a keen cross country
runner she has competed for Wales since she was 14. As a keen
sportswoman who trains five times a week she also has ambitions
to compete in the 2010 Commonwealth games and compete in the
London Marathon.
She said, “I am absolutely over the moon to win Miss
Wales and I am looking forward to a very exciting year ahead.”
Runners up in the competition were Laura Livesey from Old
Colwyn and Lisa Lloyd Hughes from Llanelli
Taking the other six prizes were:
- Lisa Lloyd Hughes from Llanelli - Best Hair, sponsored
by Lara Johnson
- Laura Livesey from Old Colwyn -Most Stylish sponsored
by Style Team Personal Image Development
- Claire Evans Aberystwyth Best Party Wear – sponsored
by Tantra
- Lisa Lloyd Hughes from Llanelli - Best Smile sponsored
by Orange Tree
- Gemma Cavielle Outstanding all round contestant –
awarded by Vibe
- Danielle Carpenter from Talbot Green - Best Dress –
sponsored by @Fab
- Naseem Syed from Newport - Miss Charity sponsored by Save
the Children and The Big Sleep Hotel
Paula Abbandonato, of event organisers Vibe said, ‘All
of the girls who took part in this year’s competition
should feel proud of themselves as they put on a brilliant
show. They were fantastic’.
The winner of 2005 will enjoy a whole range of benefits including
a programme of treatments and consultations with the Cellite
Clinic, to ensure she has had the best possible preparation
for Miss World in December.
Professor Harryono Judodihardjo, medical director at Cellite
Clinic and Chairman of the Judging panel said, “The
standard at the competition was once again very high and all
of the girls should be very proud to have competed in such
a professional way in the final. I wish Claire every success.”
Winning Miss Wales is not only an amazing achievement but
brings with it the opportunity of a lifetime to spend one
all expenses paid month at the Miss World Final in China.
In addition there is a fantastic prize package including
free outfits from @Fab, Sebry R Designer Wear, Elinor Franklin,
a year of hair care with Lara Johnson, a state-of-the-art
teeth whitening treatment from Simon Jenkins Dental Practice,
ten pairs of shoes from Brantano, and a luxury package of
fragrances and gift vouchers from The
Perfume Shop.
To complement the fashion and beauty prizes, the winner will
also win a portfolio of professional photographs from Huw
Talfryn Walters and a week long presenter course in London
from the London
Academy of Radio, Film and TV.
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