Miss Caribbean UK

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Miss Caribbean UK
Formation2014
Type Beauty pageant
HeadquartersLondon
Location
  • United Kingdom
Official language
English
Founders
  • Clayton Brown
  • Jacqui Brown
Key people
  • Dr Shaun Wallace
  • Kloe Dean
  • Jazmyn Raikes
Website misscaribbeanuk.com

Miss Caribbean UK is an Afro-Caribbean beauty pageant held in the United Kingdom. It was created by Clayton Brown and Jacqui Brown in 2014. [1] The stated aims of the pageant are to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom. [2] [3] The organisation has adopted the slogan "Positively Promoting the Caribbean"™, aiming to inspire, inform and unite all the different Caribbean countries under one umbrella. [4] The event uses a pageant to promote, educate, inspire and celebrate the historical and cultural impact of the Caribbean within the United Kingdom. The Patron is Barrister and TV personality Shaun Wallace.  

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The current Miss Caribbean UK titleholder is Farrah Grant representing Turks and Caicos Islands. She was crowned on 28th November 2020 at the Tudor Rose, [5] London.

Miss Caribbean UK 2014

The first Miss Caribbean UK (2014) Miss Keeleigh Griffith representing Barbados Keeleigh Griffith was crowned the first Miss Caribbean UK in 2014 on the Independence Day celebration of Barbados which is the island she represents.jpg
The first Miss Caribbean UK (2014) Miss Keeleigh Griffith representing Barbados

The first Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 30 November 2014 at the Tabernacle, Notting Hill. [6]

Eight contestants took part in four rounds including an introduction with Caribbean Carnival costumes, a swimwear round (which was removed the following year), an evening gown round and a round of interview questions. All evening gowns were designed by AgyeFrance

Results

Ayesha Williams, Keeleigh Griffith & Kimhia Toussaint. All dresses by designer Francis Agyapong of AgyeFrance Design Miss Caribbean UK 2014 Finalists.jpg
Ayesha Williams, Keeleigh Griffith & Kimhia Toussaint. All dresses by designer Francis Agyapong of AgyeFrance Design

Top Finalists

Category Winners

  • Miss Website Queen - Miss Ayesha Williams representing Jamaica
  • Miss Personality - Miss Jamilah Faucher representing Saint Lucia
  • Miss Elegance - Miss Rheanne Kimberley Murray representing Jamaica
  • Miss Swimwear – Miss Kimhia Toussaint representing Saint Lucia

Miss Caribbean UK 2015

Miss Caribbean UK 2015 Miss Amy Harris-Willock representing Antigua Amy Harris-Willock - Miss Caribbean UK 2015.jpg
Miss Caribbean UK 2015 Miss Amy Harris-Willock representing Antigua

The second Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 5 December 2015 at the Shaw Theatre.

Sixteen contestants took part in five rounds including an introduction in the form of a showcase in full Caribbean Carnival costumes, a traditional wear [ clarification needed ] round (which replaced the swimwear round from the previous year), a cocktail dress round, an evening gown round and a round of interview questions.

Results

Selina Chippy, Amy Harris-Willock & Nicole Renwick. Amy's dress, which won best evening gown, is by designer Francis Agyapong of AgyeFrance Design Miss Caribbean UK 2015 Finalists.jpg
Selina Chippy, Amy Harris-Willock & Nicole Renwick. Amy's dress, which won best evening gown, is by designer Francis Agyapong of AgyeFrance Design

Top Finalists

Category Winners

  • People's Champion - Miss Selina Chippy representing Jamaica
  • Miss Personality - Miss Rochelle Barrett representing Barbados
  • Best Evening Gown - Miss Amy Harris-Willock representing Antigua - designed by AgyeFrance

Miss Caribbean UK 2016

The third Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 3 December 2016 at the Broadway Theatre, Catford. Thirteen contestants showcased one of their many talents with a fantastic choreographed opening dance section, which had a surprise ending with the founders joining the girls onstage and dancing to a few bars of the "electric Boogie". They also took part in an evening gown round and a round of interview questions.

Results

Top Finalists

Category Winners

  • People's Champion - Miss Tanya Rose Brown representing Jamaica
  • Miss Personality - Miss Atlanta Cousins-Robinson representing Jamaica
  • Best Evening Gown - Miss Atlanta Cousins-Robinson representing Jamaica

Miss Caribbean UK 2017

The fourth Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 25 November 2017 at the Broadway Theatre, Catford.

Nine contestants competed for the Miss Caribbean crown at Broadway Theatre. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show this year had a classier look, was well organised and well produced and was very well attended, with an energetic crowd who enjoyed a night of Caribbean culture and entertainment.

Results

Top Finalists

  • Winner: - Elizabeth Williams – representing Grenada
  • 1st Runner Up: - Santrece Stewart – Representing Jamaica
  • 2nd Runner Up: Carissma Griffiths – Representing Jamaica

Category Winners

  • Best Evening Dress: Elizabeth Williams - designed by AgyeFrance
  • People’s Choice: Rianna Patterson
  • Miss Personality: Eshiva Wright

NB: The title was assumed by the first Runner-Up; Miss Santrece Stewart

Miss Caribbean UK 2018

The fifth Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé was held on 24 November 2018 at the Greenwood Theatre, London bridge

Eight contestants competed for the Miss Caribbean crown at the Greenwood Theatre, London Bridge, a much more central location with greater accessibility from all locations. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show was vibrant and spectacular. This year’s event, as with previous years, was very well attended, with a diverse audience from across the UK, who enjoyed a fantastic night of Caribbean culture and entertainment.

Results

Top Finalists

  • Winner and new Miss Caribbean UK Queen: Tamera Farquharson-Ellis – rep St Kitts and Nevis
  • 1st Runner Up: - Mosique Daly-Vidal– Representing Dominica
  • 2nd Runner Up: Tabitha Barnett– Representing Guyana

Category Winners

  • Best Evening Dress: Tamera Farquharson-Ellis, designed by Devon Inspirations
  • People’s Choice: Dhanitra Henry-Nangle
  • Miss Personality: Tasha Lawson

Miss Caribbean UK 2019

The sixth Annual Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé held on 9 November 2019 was another resounding success! Twelve contestants competed for this annual Caribbean event, which aims to highlight the ongoing positive impact that the Caribbean diaspora has made in the UK. Choreographed by Kloe Dean, the show was again held at the Greenwood theatre, London Bridge, a central location with greater accessibility from all locations.

Results

Top Finalists

Category Winners

Miss Caribbean UK 2020

The seventh Annual Miss Caribbean UK Grand Finalé held on 28 November 2020 premiered ONLINE and was heavily impacted by the National lockdown due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Nine contestants competed for this annual Caribbean event. Following Government restrictions, the show was held without an audience at The Tudor Rose, 68 The Green, Southall UB2 4BG.

Results

Top Finalists

Category Winners




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