20 chosen as finalists for Face of Plymouth
THE great, the good and the gorgeous joined The Herald at our exclusive Face of Plymouth semi-final party last night.
And after a nail-biting wait, 20 stunning entrants have been chosen by the judges to take part in the final in July.
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The good looking guys and beautiful girls (pictured left) were selected from 40 semi-finalists after winning over the judges at a glamorous cocktail party at the Treasury Bar, Catherine Street.
Dressed to impress, the semi-finalists were given the VIP treatment throughout the evening as The Herald editor Bill Martin and fellow judges picture editor Pete Holdgate, Glenbeigh model agency's Jean Rogers, Drake Circus shopping centre manager Mike Jones and Josephine John, programme area manager for hair, beauty and complementary studies at City College Plymouth, made the difficult decision over who they would be sending through to the final.
The Herald's editor Bill Martin said: "It was a fantastic turnout and it's been great to meet all of the entrants.
"Face of Plymouth is about fun, fashion, looking good and feeling great, and it's about being proud to represent Plymouth and The Herald.
"I've met some fantastic people during the evening and I'm really looking forward to the final. This is the strongest field of candidates we've ever had."
The lucky 20 have now got an exciting few weeks ahead of them, with fashion shoots, makeovers and rehearsals for the Face of Plymouth grand final on July 17.
One would-be model who can't wait to hit the catwalk is Joanne Obee.
The 21-year-old from Mutley made it through to the semi-final last year and hoped to go one step further.
She said last night: "I just want to be part of something that represents Plymouth and something that people know about in the city.
"If I get through I'm really looking forward to performing and being myself and showing that I can push myself."
Former Face of Plymouth Charlotte Holmes was there to cheer on the would-be catwalk stars. She has taken part in a number of fashion shoots since winning two years ago.
Charlotte said: "I was crowned Miss Cornwall recently and I've got Miss England in four weeks time.
"The opportunities Face of Plymouth brings are great."
Keep reading The Herald for updates on all the modelling fun and more exciting snippets about this year's glamorous final at Plymouth Pavilions.
And to make sure you don't miss out on what is set to be a fantastic fashion event, grab yourself a ticket. Priced at £10 each, the tickets are available from the Pavilions box office on 0845 146 1460 or drop in for more details.
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2009 Face of Plymouth finalists.
7 Comments
by louise, plymouth
Saturday, July 18 2009, 12:02AM
“i agree wit top comment!!! yer she is a very pretty girl, (ashleigh elmes) shame she aint got the personality 2 go with it!! called me boring cuz i wudnt go out wif her even tho i got a 23 month old daguher!!xx”
by beckii, plymouth
Monday, June 29 2009, 11:37PM
“what is ashleigh elms doin in the finals??? i think the public are blind to vote her through!!! not only that but shes a snootty nosed cow and no1 lyks er”
by mark, mannamead
Thursday, June 25 2009, 11:42AM
“i just hope that the winner comes from ..... plymouth... for a change”
by dur!, plymouth
Wednesday, June 24 2009, 7:57PM
“Steve the voting narrows down to the finals and then the panel decides who goes on to the shoots and final show.”
by luke and leanne, plymouth
Wednesday, June 24 2009, 5:36PM
“right looking at these people makes me wanna be sick. the guys look like they work in TJHUGHES and the girls look like they worked in kularoos and now work in club jesters good luck to you all anyway.”
by Brian, Plymouth
Tuesday, June 23 2009, 3:36PM
“Which loyal subscriber would that be then?”
by Steve, Plymouth
Tuesday, June 23 2009, 1:36PM
“Please correct me if I'm wrong but how is it that a panel has 'selected' 20 people to progress when we have been encouraged to vote? What is the point of us voting if this is the case?
Also why is entry to this event charged at £10. Shouldn't loyal subscribers of the Evening Herald be given free access?”