Ex-STV News star stuns in red sequined dress as she wins UK beauty queen crown

Scottish Sun

19-05-2025

The 27-year-old, former journalist, turned model will now represent the UK during a three-week competition in Tokyo.
A FORMER STV star has become the second Scot to win a prestigious beauty competition.
Sophie Wallace was crowned Miss International UK during a glitzy ceremony on Saturday night.
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Sophie Wallace was crowned Miss International UK
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The 27-year-old, former journalist, turned model will now represent the UK during a three-week competition in Tokyo
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The former STV newsreader was previously listed on the Young Women's Movement 30-under-30 list
The 27-year-old, former journalist, turned model will now represent the UK during a three-week competition in Tokyo, Japan in November.
The former STV newsreader – who was previously listed on the Young Women's Movement 30-under-30 list – has dedicated her platform to advocacy work, campaigning for gender equality in the media, as well as tackling fuel poverty through her own not-for-profit organisation, Helping Hats.
What's more, Sophie has thrown her support behind female-focused charities, raising over £300 for A-Sisterhood since 2023 – a cause that aims to empower, support and protect women worldwide.
During the awards bash Sophie, who was born in Falkirk, stunned in a red sequined dress as she was crowned.
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Ahead of the final Sophie said: 'I'm so excited to be representing Glasgow at the Miss International UK final.
'This journey's been such a meaningful one for me. I've loved every minute of getting behind causes I care about and showing off just how special our city really is.
'My career in the media has given me the chance to share the stories of people doing incredible things and inspired me to take action myself.
'After speaking to so many families affected by fuel poverty, I launched Helping Hats, which aims to provide a warm, woolly hat to those most in need.
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'Since 2023, we've donated over 300 pieces of clothing to families in some of the UK's most deprived areas, with plans to extend our efforts throughout Europe to places most affected by the issue.
'What's more, after being inspired by so many incredible women I've met through my career in broadcasting and PR, I launched The Empower Hour, which is a space for women to share their expertise on social media and spotlight those making a real difference in their communities.
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'I've always been passionate about gender equality in the media and this platform has become a way to challenge outdated narratives and celebrate female voices that deserve to be heard.
'That message sits perfectly alongside the Miss International ethos of 'Cheer All Women', and to take that initiative to a global stage would be nothing short of a dream come true.'
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A decade has passed since a Scot was crowned Miss International UK, with Sophie Louden from Lanarkshire the last woman from north of the border to hold the title in 2015.
This is the third time that Sophie Wallace has contested for the title, having first been shortlisted as a finalist in 2020 and placing in the top eight in last year's competition.
Established in 1960, Miss International has long been recognised as one of the world's oldest and most prestigious pageants.
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Ex Stv News Presenter Sophie Wallace has won Miss International UK 2025/26