Scarborough's Lottie Stephens to compete in Miss International - with Japan trip in her sights
Scarborough’s former Miss Teen UK Lottie Stephens is looking forward to another high profile event when she competes in Miss International this weekend.
The 21-year old, who is originally from Burniston, is competing in the grand final of the event in Chorley, Lancashire, on Saturday July 4, where she is aiming to take the crown in the event for 18 to 28-year-olds.
The winner of the competition will earn the chance to represent the UK at the 64th Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan, later this year.
Lottie, who has just completed her business and marketing degree course, is one of 40 people taking part.
She competed in Miss International UK last year and finished in the top eight.
“We have a three-minute interview with judges and you tell them why it should be you and what you bring to the table, and then an on-stage pageant.
"It’s how you present yourself and how confident you are,” she said.
Lottie is keeping everything crossed that the weekend goes well.
"I travelled to Thailand at the start of the year and I wanted to go back to Asia and do it all again,” she said.
"If I win I go to Japan for three weeks as well as a humanitarian trip to India.”
It’s a busy time for Lottie who is going to work in the US after competing in the pageant and then comes back to the UK for her graduation ceremony.
Aside from working for a private healthcare company, she also has a make-up business and, when back in Scarborough, also works at a beauty salon.
In 2023, Lottie realised a dream when she was crowned Miss Teen GB, representing the Yorkshire coast in the 16 to 19 category, at a Blackpool ceremony.