Local resident Anna Gilbert has been selected to take part in the National Final of the Classic Miss British Isles 2020/21 Model Competition.
Anna is Classic Miss Brighton 2020/21
The National final takes place on Thursday 2nd September at The Final Furlong Marquee at Chester Racecourse in Chester.
The judges look through the huge number of entries that the competition attracts every year.
50 finalists are offered the chance to take part in the National Final.
The finalists then represent their home area at the National Final.
Anna has lived in Newhaven and Seaford most of her life and has always called this area home, her children were all born here and her parents still live locally.
Anna’s hobbies include, Walking and Jogging on the South Downs, HIIT Sessions and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Anna works at East Sussex College Group, Lewes as the Lead Technician in the Hair, Beauty and Media Makeup Departments. Anna has been modelling for about 10 months and she is represented by Fresh Model Agents a great agency based in Brighton. She said ”I have done several shoots, the most exciting being a TV advert for a glasses provider and several photoshoots for local companies and photographers”.
Anna only started modelling during lockdown, she said “I had always wanted to do something like this but had never had the confidence, turning 50 and being stuck in lockdown made me decide that I really wanted to do something for me, if that helps inspire other women to follow their dreams then it can only be a good thing. I am not the typical modelling type but I just thought why not? I am now, at 51 more confident than I have ever been and love the fact that I can represent my City in the Finals of Classic Miss British Isles.
Anna said “I am really looking forward to the finals but if I’m honest I am a bit nervous too. I really like to collaborate with local companies as where I’m from is important to me and if I can help local businesses that’s a good thing”.
You can find out more about Anna on her Instagram page www.instagram.com/annagilbert_model