10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Former STV newsreader set for international competition
Sophie Wallace, a journalist and PR account manager from Glasgow, is hoping to become the second Scot in recent history to win a prestigious beauty competition.
The 27-year-old model will compete against more than 40 hopefuls for the title of Miss International UK at a ceremony at the Parr Hall in Warrington on Saturday, May 17.
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The winner will represent the United Kingdom in a three-week competition in Tokyo in November.
Sophie, who was previously listed on the Young Women's Movement 30-under-30 list, has committed her platform to advocacy work.
The former newsreader has campaigned for gender equality in the media, as well as tackling fuel poverty through her not-for-profit organisation Helping Hats.
She has also raised more than £300 for A-Sisterhood, a charity which strives to empower, support, and protect women worldwide.
On Thursday, May 8, she will be holding a charity pub quiz in aid of A-Sisterhood at Connolly's Irish Bar in the Merchant City.
She will also be taking part in a sponsored Munro climb on Sunday, May 11.
(Image: Supplied)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."
This year marks 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 2024.
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Sophie said: "Although this is only my second time competing on stage for the title of Miss International UK, this is the third time I've held the title of Miss Glasgow International.
"I was first shortlisted as a finalist in 2020, however during the Covid pandemic I decided to focus on my role as a journalist, dedicating my time to telling the stories of people doing life-changing work in their communities.
"It's their passion and commitment to making a positive change in our communities that still inspires me in everything I do.
"This journey is about representing something bigger than myself, and to carry their stories and values with me on a global platform would be the greatest honour."
