Miss Caribbean UK 2019 Official Brochure by Miss Caribbean UK

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Welcome And we are grateful for the backing from our sponsors and pleased that they believe in the brand; “Miss Caribbean UK”. Miss Caribbean UK (MCUK) is the first Afro Caribbean beauty pageant to go National. We have held heats across the UK creating shows that are dynamic, informative, inclusive, and unique and which we hope will leave a legacy of awareness of the positive contributions that the Afro Caribbean Community has made and is still making to UK culture. This Year, we have 12 beautiful Finalists which are featured on pages 14 - 19 and we are also honoured and truly appreciate the assistance of our spectacular line-up of judges. Please contact us at: info@misscaribbeanuk.com to find out more. Finally, we would like to once again thank our Family, Friends, Sponsors, Supporters and last, but certainly not least, we wish you all a joyous and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous and productive New Year. Photo: Studio 101 London

elcome to the 6th Annual Miss Caribbean UK beauty pageant at the GREENWOOD THEATRE.

Patrons will share an unmissable night of culture, glamour, entertainment, fun, and fabulousness with a fantastic show choreographed by Kloe Dean. High Commissioners and Ambassadors’ from across the Caribbean are in attendance to support this event.

Good luck to all of our beautiful 2019 Finalists, you all deserve to win.

Founder’s

Clayton & Jacqui Brown 07946088553 | 07951308379

Myself UK Dance 10Year Anniversary-Recognise,Celebrate & Inspire 21 Nov at 19:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 Nov at 22:00 Stratford Circus Arts Centre & University Of East London/ More info: www.eastlondance.org | Instagram @myselfukdance

MCUK PATRON Mr Shaun Wallace MCUK Patron, Barrister, TV Personality and Author "I'm delighted to announce that I am the Miss Caribbean UK Patron and have been for the past four years. I think that Miss Caribbean UK is a really positive way to promote the Caribbean in the UK. It is tremendous to see such a wonderful cause grow organically and I look forward to seeing British women of Caribbean descent continue to being promoted in such a positive light."Â

Photo: Josh Photography

Miss Caribbean UK 2019

2019 RUNNING ORDER •

SHOW STARTS

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ACT 1 - CARNIVAL ROUND

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ACT 2 - ARTISTS - Pae3ot

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30 mins INTERVAL

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ACT 3 - ARTISTS - Myself UK Danc Co.

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ACT 4 - EVENING GOWN ROUND

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ACT 5 - ARTISTS - IdoClara

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ACT 6 - COMMUNICATION ROUND

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ACT 7 - ARTISTS - Dee Asher

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ACT 8 - THE RESULTS

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PHOTO OPPPORTUNITY

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END Duration: 4 hours (including one interval)

MCUK TEAM Founder’s Clayton & Jacqui Brown Patron Shaun Wallace Adjudicator Ansel Wong

Choreographer Kloe Dean Deputy Choreographer’s Jazmyn Raikes Debora Lopes De Oliveria Stage Manager Livingston Gilchrist

Deputy Stage Manager’s Raynold Lewis AJ Daniels Delegate Liaison Team Tasha Lawson Santrece Stewart Chenile Henderson

Message from the outgoing Miss Caribbean UK 2018 Queen

Tamera Farqhuarson-Ellis

MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT!!!.

y reign as the Miss Caribbean UK 2018 Queen has been a mixed-bag of emotions. I had no idea that my Mum had entered my application for the competition until I received a phone call from the Founder’s. I was shocked at first but decided to continue with the process. Never, in my wildest dreams did I think that I would come away with the crown.

find ourselves firmly focused on providing my Mum with the vital support and care that is needed.

My Mum has progressive Cancer and so her illness has taught me that life is to short and that I should make every day of my life count. Obviously, she was simply over-the-moon when it was announced that I was the winner and as a family, we looked forward to the opportunities that lay ahead.

I have also started my own beauty company called ‘Dolledup.mcr’ that is open for business 6 days a week. I’m loving everything about it and hope that I can achieve my long term goals of owning a chain of beauty parlours throughout the UK and become a beauty mogul worldwide.

I had a wonderful opportunity and was honoured to formally meet the High Commissioner for Saint Kitts and Nevis His Excellency Dr Kevin Monroe Isaac who was very charming and kept us laughing all the way through the meeting. As part of my “Winners” prize, my flights were sponsored by SN Travel and His Excellency liaised with the Tourism Authority who organised a packed itinerary which included a tour of both islands and included the Saint Kitts Music Festival. However, when we arrived back in the UK my Mum was rushed to hospital as it appeared that the tumour had damaged her spinal cord leaving her numb from the waist down and she is now unable 2 walk. Family is everything to me and we now

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. Their constant encouragement to believing that anything is possible has opened doors that I could have never imagined.

I will make every day count. And as a young woman who is proud of her Caribbean heritage, I will use my strength and determination to make a change within today’s society, and to be a role model to all young women and girls.

It has been an honour and a blessing to be the Miss Caribbean UK queen and as I hand over my reign, I hope that I am able to inspire the next queen to find her greatness and MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT!!!.

Tamera

2019 Carnival Costume Designer: Y.F. Mas

oshi Flower MAS is a contemporary brand that delivers bespoke costume pieces and jewellery to our growing clientele. Inclusivity is central to our

Specialising in elaborate, hand-crafted headwear, Meoshi began cultivating her own layered tiaras, crowns and individual pieces for carnival goers in the UK & West Indies. What started off as small and exclusive pieces has now blossomed into two full collections. 2019 we featured as a highly anticipated private section of one of the most electrifying Mas Bands in the UK - D-Riddim Tribe; We have since networked and hope to collaborate with some of the illustrious names throughout the UK in the years to come. We envision being a brand that maintains the relationship between traditional masquerade and futuristic designs, with aspirations to expand and collaborate with prominent bands across the world. We aim to avert from one-dimensional looks and provide tasteful, detailed and flattering designs that promote body positivity, confidence and pride. Our consumers share our love and passion for the culture and remain central focus.

values here at Y.F MAS, we cater to all by Photo shapes, sizes and ages; what makes you special as an individual is what makes us stand out as a collective. xxh : @ash

Y.F Mas was developed by West London artist & designer Meoshi Alleyne (nicknamed Yoshi Flower), inspired by her upbringing in Barbados and passion for traditional Caribbean masquerade and arts.

Y.F Mas is an experience and a true representation of unity - where together, we will keep the culture alive. We aim to flourish into a community and we invite you to be a part of it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mas For All & All For Mas â&#x20AC;? Email: y.f.masqueraders@gmail.com Instagram: y_f. mas

Irene Lee 07751 276 516 | 07539 928 463 Kreatstitch@hotmail.co.uk

Traditional, Craftsmanship and Outstanding Workmanship, Bespoke to perfection. SERVICES INCLUDE Bridal alterations Beauty Pageant designs Couture alterations Maternity alterations Hemming Zipper repairs & more

MCUK 2019 HOST Tamera FarqharsonEllis 2018 Miss Caribbean UK Reigning Queen, Founder of beauty and nail Company: ‘Dolledup.mcr’, and model.

Instagram: @tee.indiana Facebook: /tamera.ellis Email: xxtameraxx@live.co.uk

MCUK 2019 HOST Norman Busigu â&#x20AC;&#x153;Full time, I work in the Legal industry, having previously worked in a private/property investment firm on high profile commercial law matters. I graduated from a London Russell Group University, having studied Law. Long term, I hope to crack through into the upper echelons of the modelling world, and help promote greater diversity and exposure to the industry. I also want to show that it is possible to balance both the professional and creative, without one being detrimental to the otherâ&#x20AC;?.

Instagram: @norman.mdl Facebook: Norman Busigu Email: norman.model@outlook.com

2019 Judges

Mosique Lavontelle

Mr Mention

Radio Presenter and Producer at The Beat London 103.6FM

Not your regular DJ

Events Host

Musical services for various events in the UK and abroad from informal to corporate.

Journalism Graduate

Events Promoter,

Digital Skills Coach

Luxury car & van rental/Sales

Freelance Voiceover Artist

1st Runner-Up Miss Caribbean UK 2018

Carol I. Hay, MSc. Director of Marketing UK & Europe for Caribbean Tourism Organization

IT Project Manager Member of Live Interactive Show ‘Grown Arse Men’ Radio Presenter on WhoaFM 90.4

Emily Blake

DJ Piper

Miss International Curve 2017/18,

Radio presenter for UK Roots FM - 95.4,

Miss British Beauty Curve 2014/15

Wedding, corporate and events DJ,

Presenter,

Manager of “Masters” Caribbean Wine Bar & Restaurant,

singer, model, mentor

Co-Founder of “PiperDJ” an artist booking agent delivering the best music to all audiences.

2019 Judges

Marlon Raikes

Angel RamseyBrade

Chardonnay Ollivierre

Age 21 Years

Age 20 Years

Representing Jamaica

Representing St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Occupation Youth Worker

Occupation Student Sponsored by:

Clarice Stewart

Dale Joseph

Age 22 Years

Age 24 Years

Representing Jamaica

Representing St. Lucia

Occupation Student

Occupation Nurse

Photography by: Mekx @ STUDIO 1O1 London | T-Shirts by: Kae Creations

Deearnie Felix

Keesha Simpson

Age 27 Years

Age 25 Years

Representing Dominica

Representing Grenada

Occupation Sales Exec.

Occupation Community Consultant