Miss Caribbean UK
 Logo of the Miss Caribbean UK Pageant | |
| Formation | 2014 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | London |
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Official language | English |
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| Website | misscaribbeanuk |
Miss Caribbean UK is an Afro-Caribbean beauty pageant held in the United Kingdom. It was created by Clayton Brown and Jacqui Brown in 2014.[1] The stated aims of the pageant are to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom.[2][3] The organisation has adopted the slogan "Positively Promoting the Caribbean"™, aiming to inspire, inform and unite all the different Caribbean countries under one umbrella.[4] The event uses a pageant to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom. The Patron is Barrister and TV personality Shaun Wallace.
The current Miss Caribbean UK titleholder is Farrah Grant representing Turks and Caicos Islands. She was crowned on 28th November 2020 at the Tudor Rose,[5] London.
Miss Caribbean UK 2014
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The first Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 30 November 2014 at the Tabernacle, Notting Hill.[6]
Eight contestants took part in four rounds including an introduction with Caribbean Carnival costumes, a swimwear round (which was removed the following year), an evening gown round and a round of interview questions. All evening gowns were designed by AgyeFrance
Results
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Top Finalists
[edit]- Winner - Miss Keeleigh Griffith representing Barbados
- 1st Runner up - Miss Kimhia Toussaint representing Saint Lucia
- 2nd Runner up - Miss Ayesha Williams representing Jamaica
Category Winners
[edit]- Miss Website Queen - Miss Ayesha Williams representing Jamaica
- Miss Personality - Miss Jamilah Faucher representing Saint Lucia
- Miss Elegance - Miss Rheanne Kimberley Murray representing Jamaica
- Miss Swimwear – Miss Kimhia Toussaint representing Saint Lucia
Miss Caribbean UK 2015
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The second Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 5 December 2015 at the Shaw Theatre.
Sixteen contestants took part in five rounds including an introduction in the form of a showcase in full Caribbean Carnival costumes, a traditional wear[clarification needed] round (which replaced the swimwear round from the previous year), a cocktail dress round, an evening gown round and a round of interview questions.
Results
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Top Finalists
[edit]- Winner - Miss Amy Harris-Willock representing Antigua
- 1st Runner up - Miss Selina Chippy representing Jamaica
- 2nd Runner up - Miss Nicole Renwick representing Jamaica
Category Winners
[edit]- People's Champion - Miss Selina Chippy representing Jamaica
- Miss Personality - Miss Rochelle Barrett representing Barbados
- Best Evening Gown - Miss Amy Harris-Willock representing Antigua - designed by AgyeFrance
Miss Caribbean UK 2016
[edit]The third Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 3 December 2016 at the Broadway Theatre, Catford. Thirteen contestants showcased one of their many talents with a fantastic choreographed opening dance section, which had a surprise ending with the founders joining the girls onstage and dancing to a few bars of the "electric Boogie". They also took part in an evening gown round and a round of interview questions.
Results
[edit]Top Finalists
[edit]- Winner - Miss Jodie Hodgson representing Barbados
- 1st Runner up - Miss Tahmar Arayomi representing Jamaica
- 2nd Runner up - Miss Cheniel Henderson representing Jamaica
Category Winners
[edit]- People's Champion - Miss Tanya Rose Brown representing Jamaica
- Miss Personality - Miss Atlanta Cousins-Robinson representing Jamaica
- Best Evening Gown - Miss Atlanta Cousins-Robinson representing Jamaica
Miss Caribbean UK 2017
[edit]The fourth Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 25 November 2017 at the Broadway Theatre, Catford.
Nine contestants competed for the Miss Caribbean crown at Broadway Theatre. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show this year had a classier look, was well organised and well produced and was very well attended, with an energetic crowd who enjoyed a night of Caribbean culture and entertainment.
Results
[edit]Top Finalists
[edit]- Winner: - Elizabeth Williams – representing Grenada
- 1st Runner Up: - Santrece Stewart – Representing Jamaica
- 2nd Runner Up: Carissma Griffiths – Representing Jamaica
Category Winners
[edit]- Best Evening Dress: Elizabeth Williams - designed by AgyeFrance
- People’s Choice: Rianna Patterson
- Miss Personality: Eshiva Wright
NB: The title was assumed by the first Runner-Up; Miss Santrece Stewart
Miss Caribbean UK 2018
[edit]The fifth Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 24 November 2018 at the Greenwood Theatre, London bridge
Eight contestants competed for the Miss Caribbean crown at the Greenwood Theatre, London Bridge, a much more central location with greater accessibility from all locations. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show was vibrant and spectacular. This year’s event, as with previous years, was very well attended, with a diverse audience from across the UK, who enjoyed a fantastic night of Caribbean culture and entertainment.
Results
[edit]Top Finalists
[edit]- Winner and new Miss Caribbean UK Queen: Tamera Farquharson-Ellis – rep St Kitts and Nevis
- 1st Runner Up: - Mosique Daly-Vidal– Representing Dominica
- 2nd Runner Up: Tabitha Barnett– Representing Guyana
Category Winners
[edit]- Best Evening Dress: Tamera Farquharson-Ellis, designed by Devon Inspirations
- People’s Choice: Dhanitra Henry-Nangle
- Miss Personality: Tasha Lawson
Miss Caribbean UK 2019
[edit]The sixth Annual Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé held on 9 November 2019 was another resounding success! Twelve contestants competed for this annual Caribbean event, which aims to highlight the ongoing positive impact that the Caribbean diaspora has made in the UK. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show was again held at the Greenwood theatre, London Bridge, a central location with greater accessibility from all locations.
Results
Top Finalists
- Winner and new Miss Caribbean UK Queen: Sydonie Barrett – representing The Cayman Islands
- 1st Runner Up: - Deearnie Felix, representing Dominica
- 2nd Runner Up: Dale Joseph, representing St Lucia
Category Winners
- Best Evening Dress: Clarice Stewart
- People’s Choice: Sydonie Barrett
- Miss Personality: Rene Thompson
Miss Caribbean UK 2020
[edit]The seventh Annual Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé held on 28 November 2020 premiered ONLINE and was heavily impacted by the National lockdown due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Nine contestants competed for this annual Caribbean event. Following Government restrictions, the show was held without an audience at The Tudor Rose, 68 The Green, Southall UB2 4BG.
Results
Top Finalists
- Winner and new Miss Caribbean UK Queen: Farrah Grant – representing Turks and Caicos Islands
- 1st Runner Up: - Ashlea Smith, The Cayman Islands
- 2nd Runner Up: Gernice Haynes, representing Jamaica
Category Winners
- Best Evening Dress: Farrah Grant
- People’s Choice: Farrah Grant
- Miss Personality: Ashlea Smith
References
[edit]- ^ "The First Ever Miss Caribbean UK". The Nubian Times. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Miss Caribbean UK Beauty Pageant". Miss Caribbean UK. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Miss Caribbean UK |" (Press release). Guba Awards. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "Positively Promoting the Caribbean - Beauty Pageant UK 2015". Passion Radio Bristol. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ "The Greenwood Theatre".
- ^ "The First Ever Miss Caribbean UK is crowned". Street Cred. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
External links
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