Local girl could be Next big thing

LOCAL girl Freda Nicolson is very close to achieving success in a national modelling competition run by retail giants Next.

Having made it into the top 500 out of 15,000 female and male entrants, she is in with a real chance of making it to the top 250.

With 11 days left until voting closes, the race is on to secure Freda a place in the next round and the opportunity to meet leading experts in the modelling world.

Originally from Burra Isle where she was born Freda Inkster, she now works for the NHS as a physical activity advisor in Aberdeen, where she lives with partner Joe and son Finley.

Her modelling took off by chance when she was invited to help a designer who was altering a bridesmaid dress.

Since then she has completed several modelling assignments and will feature in this month’s edition of the Scottish Weddings magazine.

“I was initially unsure about entering the Next model competition but after a little deliberation decided to beat the nerves and go for it,” she said.

“I’ve enjoyed my initial modelling experience more than I thought I would and this competition presents an excellent opportunity to extend this.

“I started at 14,000 and am now in the top 500. This is an amazing level of support for which I am incredibly grateful.”

The format of the competition means that publicity is almost as important as a good photo for the first round, and so the more votes Freda can secure the better.

To vote for Freda, click the link at http://www.next.co.uk/model-competition-2011/vote-for-me-idqnkg9ge3/