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The Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK pageant started in September 2003 and has been held annually since. It will also be celebrating its 5th anniversary. In previous years, it has generated a lot of interest, attracting thousands of nationals from Trinidad & Tobago, other Caribbean islands and the UK, through the website’s online voting competition, Miss Website Queen. The purpose of this event is to select a UK based Trinbagonian beauty to be a cultural ambassador representing Trinidad & Tobago in the UK, which may also result in international appearances. *Official Duties* These will include attending the World Travel Market, the premier world travel industry event held annually in London at ExCel. This year, it will be held 12-15 November, 2007. She will be supporting the Trinidad & Tobago exhibit. In addition, she will appear at the Trinidad & Tobago Windsor Carnival Race Day, the Yorkshire Trinidad & Tobago Race Handicap organised by a fellow Trinidadian Mr Hugo Gunning. She will also carry out charitable duties both here and in the Caribbean. *The Delegates and the Structure of the Pageant and Cultural Showcase* The selected delegates are between the ages of 18-27 years. They are being taken on a journey of self discovery and intellectual development as they participate in holistic workshops. These workshops comprise of dance movement and exercise, deportment, make-up, hair & beauty, protocol and etiquette, and chorography training, courtesy of Carivog International UK. These workshops aim to lift the participants’ self-esteem, boost their confidence and further strengthen their ability to cope with life’s challenges and their growth into mature women. What they learn and develop as part of the workshops is something that will see them through for the rest of their lives and to hopefully enable them to achieve their full potential as young women. Prior to the finals, in addition to the workshops, the ten finalists are required to attend various guest appearance activities and also carry out a research project. This project is to be based on the district of Trinidad & Tobago they are representing. The results are to be delivered as a written piece of work and on Finals night, in an oral form of their choosing e.g. poem, singing, speech, in addition to the other activities they will be taking part in on the night. Awards will be made for the best written projects. After the finals, the applicants will deliver and display their projects at various schools as part of Black History month. The winner will receive to name a few: a prize trip to Trinidad & Tobago, a cover shoot and a two page spread courtesy of International Women’s Month Magazine, jewellery by Kyles Collection as well as a collection of books kindly donated by Hansib Publications. The delegates are: 1. Esther Ramtahal, South East London, Miss Siparia 2. Valenee Gosine, Kent, Miss San Francique-Penal 3. Rhandelle Legay, West London, Miss Arima* 4. Jacqueline Baker, Essex, Miss Port-of-Spain 5. Michelle Supersad, Hertfordshire, Miss Cunupia 6. Stacey-Ann Reyes-Pile, North London, Miss Chaguanas 7. Sarah Mahabir, Surrey, Miss Santa Cruz 8. Sophia Williams, Middlesex, Miss Tobago 9. Sade Selvon Abrahams, South East London, Miss Maracus Valley, St Joseph 10. Asha Lushington, Kent, Miss D’Abadie * The London Borough of Haringey is twinned with Arima *The Launch Party – Saturday 21 July, 2007 Saturday 21st July 2007 saw the exclusive launch party of the Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK Pageant 2007. It was hosted by Her Excellency Mrs Glenda Morean-Phillip, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, represented by Mr Ashton Ford. Rum punch was served on the night, kindly supplied by Angostura Ltd. The evening saw a showcase of various artistes and the presentation of the delegates. Amongst the distinguished guests were His Excellence J. S. Charter, High Commissioner of Grenada to London, Dr Floella Benjamin, OBE, Nina Baden-Semper, Ms Margaret-Ann Clarke (daughter of Sir Ellis Clarke, the first President of Trinidad & Tobago) and reigning Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2007 Ms Chandani Persaud and the former holders of the Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK title. Attendees received gift bags kindly sponsored by Western Union and Supermalt. *The Grand Finals Evening – Saturday 29th September 2007 It will be a night to be remembered as patrons are welcomed by steel pan music and beautiful ladies dressed in carnival costumes courtesy of Poison UK, the London based carnival band and one of the supporters of the pageant. The ten beauties, of part or full Trinidad & Tobago parentage and resident in the United Kingdom, will parade in carnival costumes, traditional wear, swimsuits and evening gowns from designers based in either Trinidad & Tobago or the United Kingdom. They will be representing both selected areas of Trinidad & Tobago and their United Kingdom area of residence. The finalists will be judged on the basis of how they present themselves as well as the two minute presentation they will make on the night. The presentation, which could be a verbal or vocal one, is to be based on the district of Trinidad & Tobago they are representing. The evening’s cultural showcase and entertainment will also mark the bicentennial anniversary of the abolishment of slavery in the UK and the 45th anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago’s Independence. It will be a blend of live performances reflective of the cultural diversity of Trinidad & Tobago, including: African dance, soca and steel band music and salsa, the dance that is currently very popular in Trinidad & Tobago, as is the rest of the world. The confirmed performers are: Jahson, Soul Logic, Ebony Steelband, Brown Sugar, Iris De Brito and Damarys Farres. - Jahson, formerly with the Drifters, will be performing his new single “Gimme Gimme” - Soul Logic, an R&B duo - Ebony is the London based award winning steelband, who had the honour of performing at the 2006 FIFA World Cup stages in Germany, where Trinidad & Tobago national football represented the islands for the first time - Brown Sugar (Beverly Brown) fresh from the recent Notting Hill Carnival Competition, is the UK Calypso Monarch 2007. She is also the 2006 winner - Ms De Brito (Angolan) and Ms Farres (Cuban) are exceptionally talented dancers and choreographers with an amazing combined international, TV and commercial experiences. They bring an exciting flavour to the stage enhanced by their great passion and knowledge. Additionally, the pageant will be celebrating its 5th Anniversary on the night. Therefore, it will be a night to remember as the past and present beauties take part in the celebrations. As with previous years, this year’s event will see a host of dignitaries and VIPs in the audience. *Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2006 – Chandani Persaud Last year’s event was very well received. The winner and reigning queen, Chandani Persaud, was whisked away shortly after the event, by stretch limousine to participate on a BBC radio station chat show. Her reign started off with an excellent representation of both herself and Trinidad & Tobago. She then went on to make four television guest appearances on Sky television. She is very well spoken and has conducted her reign in the manner befitting a young ambassador. At the beginning of September 2007, Ms Persaud will travel to Trinidad & Tobago to perform official duties. She will be concluding her reign in the handover ceremony at this year’s pageant. *Past Title Holders 2006: Chandani Persaud, a first year Biomedical Sciences student at university 2005: Chrystal Laugier, a banking costumer advisor 2004: Natalie Johnson, a doctor 2003: Krista De Four, a biochemist In 2004, Ms Alafair Celestine won the Carivog Model International category. She went on to win Miss Commonwealth International 2004 a couple of months later. Since then, she has presented “QuizTime” which was transmitted by satellite from London to Trinidad & Tobago, and has become a household name in her own right. *Looking Ahead to 2008 Carivog International UK are currently seeking applicants residing in the United Kingdom to enter Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2008. Requirements include: aged between 18 to 27 yrs; are of Trinidad & Tobago parentage (at least one parent); Dress size between 8 to 14. *Sponsors and Supporters This year’s event has been kindly sponsored by Western Union and Wessex House Night Club. It is supported by Angostura Ltd, Angus Thompson photography, Arif Ali Hansib Publishing, Atara Fashion of Clapham Junction, BEN TV, Black Beauty & Hair Magazine, British Association of Steelbands, Champneys Health Resort, Ebony Steelband Trust, Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Grenstars, Hummingbird Entertainments Ltd, Inn Collection, International Women’s Month Magazine, Juliette’s, K-bell cosmetics, Kyles Collection, Mahogany Models, New Nation, Palmer’s Coco Butter, Poison UK, Reiga’s Salon, Sleek, Supermalt, Trinidad & Tobago High Commission London, Trinidad & Tobago Tourist Information Office, 24K Records, Xpozure. |
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