Miss Universe GB

Latino beauty wins Miss Universe GB

THE MISS UNIVERSE Great Britain Grand Final saw 36 young women from England, Scotland and Wales compete for the crown at a glittering ceremony at Birmingham’s ICC on Sunday 2 May 2010.

The winner was Tara Hoyos-Martinez, a 20-year-old student from London, who is studying Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University.

The event’s headline sponsor was Front Hospitality and Promotions, along with Malmaison, which gave the contestants luxury accommodation for the big weekend.

Other sponsors on board were Sandstorm Boutique, Ultimo, Urban Decay, Harvey Nicholls, Coty UK, Umberto Giannini, 3D Jewellery and Hultquist.

A number of awards were given on the evening including Best Bikini Body sponsored by Sandstorm Boutique, which was won by Kathryn Lane from Cardiff. Kathryn will be given swimwear from the luxury online retailer as her prize. A selection of swimwear will also be given to Tara by Sandstorm Boutique to take to the Miss Universe pageant.

Other winners on the evening were Reena Patel, who was The People’s Choice, after winning the public vote.

As well as winning the overall title, Tara Hoyos-Martinez was also named Miss Charity after generating £2,400 for The Joshua Foundation in the run up to the competition final.

The top five on the evening were Tara Hoyos-Martinez who placed first; Kelly Pesticcio from Cardiff who came second and Kathryn Lane also from Cardiff who came third. The other two contestants who took top five placings were Roopa Kukadia from London and Debbie O’Toole from Liverpool.

Event organiser, Paula Abbandonato from Vibe, said: “We are extremely thankful to all our sponsors, contestants and supporters who made the 2010 final a weekend to remember. I am thrilled with our winner and wish Tara the very best of luck representing Great Britain at Miss Universe.”

3rd May 2010

Latino beauty wins Miss Universe GB