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Britain's Next Top Model Mecia Simson makes cover debut
Last updated at 08:51am on 07.07.09A waitress who won television competition Britain's Next Top Model had her first cover shoot unveiled today.
Mecia Simson, 19, from Plymouth, was photographed for Company magazine after winning the final of the Living TV series.
TV talent: Mecia Simson models for Company
She appears on the front cover of the August edition wearing a short, silver asymmetric dress with her dark hair loosely pinned up.
Another shot features Simson lying on a lawn in skyscraper black heels, sequinned trousers and cropped corset-style top.
The hopeful saw off competition from 20 other contestants including runners-up Sophie Sumner, 18, from Oxford, who came second, and Jade McSorley, 21, from Middlesbrough, who came third.
Her prize included the cover shoot and a contract with agency Models 1.
Company editor Victoria White said: "Mecia is the perfect cover model for Company. Not only is she a beautiful girl, but she's passionate, dedicated and a great inspiration for those Company readers who want to follow in her footsteps and achieve their own goals.
"We're looking forward to Mecia's debut in the August issue of Company and wish her all the best for what should be a very successful future."
The August issue of Company goes on sale on July 11.
Reader views (6)
I had to say some thing in answer to Pa London, what planet is this person on, how can you honestly compare Jade, and the biggest mouth in the UK Sophie. I will admit Jade was very pretty and will do well once she overcomes her problem.
Hey! have you looked closely at the facial skin of Sophie!!!!!!!! oh yes once the makeup is on she looks different, but you cannot change her manner, mouth or how she puts people down to try and get on, that's not the way to succeed in life.
I am very pleased for Mecia she was far the best, and I wish her and her fiance all the very best for the future, with Mecia's career, and her life with her boyfreind.
What has Pa of London achieved in her/his life?
- Amc Devon, Plymouth England
it would seem to me that this person called pa of london is quite miserable in her life" and maybe if she was half the person mecia is" then maybe just maybe she would get a life that's not govern by jeleousy.....maybe even a boy friend thats worth anything too!!
- Mac10, plymouth ,devon
pa, mecia is not chavy far from it.... and she has been with her fiancee for years
and yes they will stay together, i know eally well plus i'm engaged to her cousin. in all honesty i think you should be wishing her luck in the modelling career, not trying to push her down
and she deserved to win... congrats to her
- Toni, plymouth
I'm Soo GLAD!!
(The Industry Always Seems to Fall Guilty Of Not Casting
Many Exotic Girls / Women Because the Bigwigs in the
Industry Refuse to Take Risks On Whether Or Not They Will
Be Able to Sell Products As Well As Caucasian-Europeans/Caucasian-Americans etc).
So You GO! Mecia! Penetrate the Market.. We Wish You the Best Of Success!
- Netsxxxx, London
Mecia deserved to win especially over Sophie, she shot some amazing photos and she has a great personaility too. Good luck in your big modelling career Mecia!!
- Gemma Pritchard, Plymouth
I was surpirsed she won. She was the least modelesque of the final three. She had no dress sense and to be honest looked quite chavvy until she was done up for a shoot. Let's see how long she sticks with the less than attractive fiance now she's a model.
- Pa, London
