The Face of Barking and Dagenham

 
Vicarage Field Shopping Centre was the place to be with the wannabe models all strutting their stuff for the top industry expert judges. The girls did a fantastic job and really showed that Barking and Dagenham has some great hidden talent!

Joyce Johnson, mother of two of the contestants Lovette and Faizah commented:

‘I think this is a great idea to boost the morale of the youth of today at this time. With the recession and all the doom and gloom this is a great opportunity. I have one daughter who got through to the final and one who didn't but it doesn't matter. What counts is that it's a real boost for the youth of today and just what Barking and Dagenham needs.' 

The girls were judged by one of Mahogany Models top models Dorothy Tenkorang, one of Dynamic Models top bookers Michaela Harewood who has worked with clients such as Fashion TV, Carnival Films (new much hyped BBC show Material Girl out in September) and Coutts London Jewellery Week, Director of Fashion Enter, Jenny Holloway and international make up artist Eryca Freemantle. Their combined knowledge and experience of the industry made sure the right girls have been put through to next weeks final!

We can now reveal that the finalists for The Face of Barking and Dagenham are:
 

11-15 Years Old

1.Faizah Johnson

2.Shannon Styles

3.Rachael Oduala

4.Irene Inegbe

5.Tracy Boateng

6.Summa Daines

7.Kanyinsola Tinuoye

8.Sarah George

9.Yvonne Akihiybemen

 

16-20 Years Old

10.Yewande Olibodum

11. Dominique Roberts

12. Nabiirah Kaseruuzi

13.Adelaide Alob

14. Marie Swamba

15.Josephine Otuagomah

 

21 and overs

16.Sabina Wasierwicz

17.Angela Nurse

18.Posa Yfeko

19.Shadene Palmer

20.Krystle Smith

21.Patience Anazia

Next Saturday the contestants will battle it out to see who will be crowned winner. The prizes are:

11-15: 1st prize Wardrobe worth £150 + contract
         2nd Prize Photoshoot + contract
         3rd prize  Goodie Bag
          
16-20: 1st prize Wardrobe worth £250 + contract
         2nd Prize Photoshoot + contract
         3rd prize Goodie Bag

21 +:  1st prize Trip to Gambia + contract
         2nd Prize Photoshoot + contract
         3rd prize  Goodie Bag

A huge thank you to Mahogany Models, Dynamic Models and Eryca Freemantle.

Syreeta Mcqueen, Barking Boutqiue Manager would also like to say:

'I’d just like to add that I am very proud of all the girls especially the youngest catergory, can’t be easy walking in front of a large crowd and they did it! They all looked beautiful and I wish them all the best in the final!

 

I would personally like to thank the following:

Compeer – Aniara

Judges – couldn’t have been easy.

Sponsors – Barking & Dagenham Adult College, Barking College, Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Vicarage Field, Mahogany Models, Dynamic Models, Sova & Fashion Capital

Simon Green

Eva Director of Eva Models

Make up – Djema

Hair – Sharon Marshall

Styling Assistance – Maria

Fashion Enter Staff

Photographer – Dave Copper

Music – Ron.'

 

A special thanks also goes out to Dave Copper who did a fantastic job photographing the girls. All the photographs will be placed in the front window of the boutique in Barking for the girls to review.