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ying economics at Cardiff University and is involved in the dance and swimming clubs. She also plays the flute and finds it helps de-stress and boost her mood.
Image: @ emilycarterphoto ZOE BELTON, 22, SWANSEA Aberystwyth graduate Zoe, from Gorseinon, works as a paraplanner in financial services and is training to be a financial adviser. She loves martial arts and has just bought her own house.
Image: Zoe Belton CAITLYN MOSSMAN, 17, MOLD Caitlin grew up in a large family who support her through everything she does. She is a carer for her little brother who has Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome. She wants to travel the world.
Image: Pro Media photography REBEKAH WESTON, 19, CAERPHILLY Rebekah, who works for her sister’s business, says that since she was young she has been “surrounded by strong, independent women which has moulded me into the woman I am today”.
Image: Rebekah Weston MANON ELIAS, 22, GWYNEDD Holistic therapist and hairdresser Manon, from Garndolbenmaen, is proud to have been born and raised in Wales. She loves our beautiful language, culture and history. Her hope is to travel the world and wants to work for the biggest airline in Dubai.
Image: Paravision Limited LUCY THOMAS, 18, PONTYPRIDD Exeter University law student Lucy has run the Cardiff Half Marathon. She is passionate about charity work.
Image: Ian Burgum FFION WATKINS, 17, NEW INN Holistic therapist Ffion says it is an honour being a Miss Wales finalist and says she has met so many strong and beautiful and influential women through the competition.
Image: Ffion Watkins SHANNON EVANS, 16, GILFACH GOCH Shannon is proud to have been brought up in a Welsh mining village. She loves sport including netball, swimming and especially rugby. She plays for Gilfach Goch RFC and recently Cardiff Blues under-18s.
Image: Shannon Evans ELLIE STEPHENS, 20, TONYREFAIL Second-year Cardiff University law student Ellie wants to become a solicitor. She enjoys horse riding and has a Connemara pony called Posh. She played rugby for Tonyrefail RFC until she was 13.
Image: Photography by Bridget HAYLEY LAWSON, 21, WELSHPOOL Hayley, who works full time in admin, is doing a homelearning course in wedding planning and event management. She has also started a stunt cheerleading group called Cosmic Cheer after gaining coaching qualifications over the summer.
Image: Hayley Lawson HOLLY HALL, 22, MONMOUTH Psychology graduate Holly is doing a masters in sports management at Loughborough University. She has played lacrosse and rounders for Wales as well as county netball from a young age.
Image: Philip Price HOLLIE-ROSE READER, 18, CWMBRAN Hollie works as an admin assistant for her family’s business Readers Ventilation. She has been a British gymnast from a young age and wants to gain confidence by competing in Miss Wales.
Image: timbishopstudio@www. timbishopstudio.com SOPHIE BEVAN, 22, CARDIFF Sophie works in recruitment and is soon to become a business development manager. She loves to keep fit in the gym and run 10ks. She says Miss Wales has given her some unforgettable memories.
Image: @ emilycarterphoto EBONY BANKS, 22, WREXHAM Ebony is studying hospitality, tourism and event management at Glyndwr University. She says that university has helped her grow her confidence and led to her applying for Miss Wales 2019.
Image: Steven Dutton CHARLOTTE EDWARDS, 19, LLANELLI A-level student Charlotte believes that throughout life you must work really hard for what you want. She wants to develop and improve herself and is humbled by the opportunity to be a Miss Wales finalist.
Image: Charlotte Edwards CARA DAVIES, 17, CWMBRAN Cara’s interests are musical theatre and sports. She has been volunteering for a youth service in Torfaen for two years, which includes working with children with disabilities and anger management.
Image: @ darrenbutcherportraits DARCEY CORRIA, 17, BARRY This is Darcey’s first pageant. She is an ambassador of TheGlovesAreOn foundation, which aims to raise awareness for early detection of cancer.
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