Laura was born in Leicester, and grew up in a large town in the East Midlands called, Melton Mow bray. She loves the wide spectrum of cultures present in England today, the historical past and the fun and fast moving pace of the present.
Laura has 11 GCSE’s and a BA (Hon’s) in Business & Marketing, her ambition is to work in the marketing department of a top fashion house; to be happy, healthy and make a positive difference to others.
She enjoys a very wide variety of activities from walking her dog to: travel; cooking; reading; writing; painting; horse ridding; fishing; cycling; tennis; skiing; roller skating; gym; singing and dancing. Favorite food is, Italian. Her motto is “Be kind, be happy, be truthful”
Q. If you were stranded on a desert island what one item could you not be without?
A. My moisturizer
Q. Who do you admire most in the world?
A. I really admire Angelina Jolie for many reasons… She is talented, beautiful, has the career, the man of her dreams, the money, a beautiful family, travels the world, independent, individuality, does so much for charity, and is also an ambassador. In my eyes, she has everything and is a great example of a modern day women.
Q. What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
A. The craziest thing I have ever done is buy a ticket to Australia when I was 14 and go alone to visit my friend there for a month.
Q. In your mind, what is your greatest achievement?
A. Other than winning Miss England, my greatest achievement has to be getting my degree in Business and Marketing. I have also made my parents so proud, which is an achievement in itself.
Q. What is your favorite movie?
A. The Notebook… A true love story.
Q. Who is your favorite band?
A. I love all types of music from all eras, especially U2, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder and Justin Timberlake.
Q. Tell us about your life....
A. I have always had a very full life, never a boring moment. I have been so lucky to have been brought up by two loving and caring parents who have never let me want for anything, but never spoilt. I enjoy a varied lifestyle spending a lot of time in the English countryside at my childhood home with my family whom I am close too, where I enjoy walking my dog through the fields, and also enjoy time in the city of London also where I love the fast pace of life, and everyone’s strong individuality. I am very patriotic and feel that England has so much to offer, as well as being a great place to live despite it’s bad points and current political and banking issues.
I am a very positive person and I like to project this to those around me. I have always been a natural communicator, and meeting new people is one of my favorite activities. I have a lot of different, varied and interesting friends all over the world which I love to visit. I have always maintained a healthy lifestyle where I go to the gym, dance, sing and horse ride. I have always travelled and have been hungry to see the world, but at the same time I have been brought up to appreciate things closer to home such as walking on the English beaches off the Norfolk Coast in the rain and wind twice a year during my growing up, sometimes I prefer this to a hot beach holiday!!
I have recently completed a degree in Business and Marketing at Leicester University, as well as working part and full time since the age of 15 at a top English hotel, and also various other jobs. I have also modeled with top London agencies since the age of 15, and have always very much enjoyed modeling. I have a passion for acting, singing and creativity, and also love children and animals dearly. I embrace all of my opportunities and value all of my experiences. I like to take an interest in all different activities and like to understand everyone’s different opinions and thoughts.
I like to think of myself as a true, loving and caring person and love the opportunity to help others whether it be charities or individuals; I am always there for my friends and family no matter where I am.
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Laura Coleman has been making headlines everywhere...albeit for reasons not realited to her title. The concept behind the Miss England beauty award, as well as all other beauty pageants, is to promote things such as charity work and effectively be an ambassador for England. Someone to shine out England’s beacon of truth, regarding the real issues in today’s society...while also having rather lovely physical attributes. This way, the issues really concerning society, and the world today, are actually listened too and reported about. It appears to me to be an effective and successful means of attracting the attention of both tabloid and broadsheet press, whilst concentrating on important world issues. Undoubtedly, photo shoots and catwalks come as part of the package...and it is undoubtedly these incentives that bring in the beauties. Unfortunately for England, its ambassador, appears to have forgotten what her role really entails.
Taking a look back at Laura’s “career” from the very beginning.; At 15 years old, Laura entered the modelling world after being signed with one agency in London. Unfortunately, through her own admission, she was rejected by several modelling agencies after being asked to lose weight. With a sensible head on her shoulders, Laura carried on with studies and it appears she never modelled again. Following in the footsteps of both her Mother and her Grandmother, Laura took it upon herself to enter Miss Leicestershire, which she went on to win and therefore automatically was entered into Miss England. Being placed 4th, she returned to her studies and gained a degree in Business and marketing. Brains and Beauty! This makes for a perfect ambassador for our country in Miss England! So, after winning Miss Derby in her last year of University, Laura went on to Miss England. Here, she successfully managed to use her unfortunate experiences in the modelling industry to win public votes, and after being crowned Miss England, stated she “Would much rather be a beauty queen than a model any day” Being sensible, Beautiful, and Intelligent it is little wonder Laura was chosen to represent our country to the world.
However, shortly after winning the title, it seems Laura’s initial hostilities towards the fashion industry were forgotten. Regularly appearing in photo shoots for papers such as The Sun, The Daily Star and The Mirror, (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/60561/Miss-England-told-she-is-too-chunky/ http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1803132.ece)
Laura has been accused of a being hypocrite. It has been said that it is not only “what we see, but what we hear” that also implies this: shortly after winning the title, Laura was quoted as saying she “Hopes her new title will help her modelling career” When critiques look back at Laura’s “modelling career” that she speaks of on both Radio Derby and to The Mirror, they have struggled to find evidence of this so called modelling career. The public was under the impression that after starting at 15, and being cruelly told her figure was not up to model standard, she left it all behind to concentrate on her studies? This was one of lauras main arguments in her campaign for votes during the Miss England competition. Furthermore, critiques have questioned why someone who appeared to be so against the industry from such young age would ever want help making a name for herself in it again. More recently, Laura has been hitting our headlines due to model agencies saying she is “too chunky.”
Although the modelling industry has been critised heavily in the press for this, Critiques have again questioned why Laura took it upon herself to attempt to re-enter the industry. Whatever the reason, some have found it incredibly hypocritical of Laura for even entertaining the idea of modelling again after the comments she made to all that voted for her.
As part of the prizes presented to the new Miss England, Laura was given a television presenting course: something she asked them for. However, Laura seems to have let her brains with her degree. It has been reported that she now wants to enter the world of singing and show of her talents at this years x-factor.( http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/12/13/video-miss-england-laura-coleman-talks-to-mirror-co-uk-115875-20967512/ )
Critiques have said that Laura has done very little, if any, charity work, and some voters feel incredibly let down by this years England’s beauty queen. Not only has she effectively lied to win her country over, but she has been accused of ignoring all the responsibilities that come with such a prestigious title. Any opportunity regarding fame and money that has come Laura’s way, she has taken with both hands and embraced thoroughly. All opportunities she has had to talk about charity, and the real important issues life has to offer, Laura has been accused of wasting. When the Sun quiz her about her up-coming x-factor moment, or when The Daily Star want to hear more about her rejection from top model agencies, instead of being a true ambassador and seizing opportunities to talk to the media about famine, war, or unhealthy eating disorders, Laura has been quoted as only talking about herself, and her own dreams. “Disappointed,” is how some supporters of the beauty pageant feel about Miss England. Supporters of the competition have been quoted as saying they can only hope that next year’s beauty queen will truly have more brains than beauty.
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