Sunderland Echo

Bethany’s in bid for crown and says ‘it’s all about confidence’

PAGEANT CONTESTANT SAYS SHE WANTS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO LOVE THE SKIN THEY’RE IN

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An aspiring model from Sunderland is hoping to be crowned Miss Swimsuit UK.

Bethany McEvoy, who works as a fraud advisor and make-up artist, has been awarded a place in the first heat of the national contest which takes place in Newcastle’s Bonbar on Friday night.

The 21-year-old is taking UK as growing up I was never one of the pretty girls and never felt completely confident in my body as I was so skinny.

“But growing up, and when I turned 18, and I dyed my hair and started to love myself more and trained to be a makeup artist. Since then I became more comfortabl­e with myself and the skin I was in and stopped caring about anyone else’s opinion.

“Miss Swimsuit UK is all about confidence and I love the fact it’s a group of girls personalit­y. Everyone is always shocked by how funny loud and witty I am, compared to the perception­s they have of me because of the way I look.”

She added: “Winning would mean everything to me. I have never done anything like this and have recently worked up the confidence to go for it and give it my best. I really think I can help and promote body confidence, as I have learnt to love the skin I am in and I want to empower other women to do the same.”

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Bethany McEvoy who is hoping to be crowned Miss Swimsuit UK.
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