A film and television student from Braintree is one of 60 beauties on a mission to be crowned Miss England 2013.
Sophie Whitaker, 18, will this weekend take part in the contest finals at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay.
Sophie, who was named this year's Miss East Anglia, will unveil a dress made from recycled materials in the eco round of the contest, and will show off her fitness skills.
The Great Notley beauty will also showcase her modelling abilities and reveal how much money she has raised for charity in the run-up to the finals.
The four-day contest, which begins on Thursday June 13, concludes with a catwalk show on Sunday.
Sophie has raised more than £1,000 for disadvantaged children worldwide.
Sophie, a film and television BTEC student at the Colchester Institute, enjoys dancing and obtained three A-Levels graded A to B in Maths, ICT and Communication and Culture.
Size six Sophie, who for the eco round of the contest will show off a dress made from men's ties, aspires to become a television presenter.
The Miss England competition attracted more than 20,000 entries from women aged 17 to 24 across the country.
In addition to the Miss England crown, the winner will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to the Miss World final and a holiday in Mauritius.
Miss England 2012, Charlotte Holmes from Torpoint, said: "I am delighted that the Miss England 2013 grand final is being held on my home turf and really hope to see another Miss Devon follow in my footsteps."
Miss England director Angie Beasley said: "We are really excited to be bringing the Miss England 2013 final to the South West Coast of England for the first time. It is a beautiful part of the country and I think it will make the perfect setting for the grand final.
"Charlotte, who came eighth in Miss World last year, has been an amazing Miss England and will certainly be a very hard act to follow, but I am sure we will be able to find someone fantastic to succeed her." The Miss England 2013 finals will be streamed live on Sunday June 16.
Viewers will be able to watch the entire show on the Miss England website.
Readers can donate to Beauty with a Purpose, the Miss England charity, via uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SophieWhitaker.
To vote for Sophie in the final, text 'MISSENGLAND47' to 64343. Votes cost £1.
To find out more about Sophie, click here.
Here you can watch a video about the Miss England 2013 finals:
