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Hometown: Hastings, England Age: 20 Years Religion: Christianity
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name | Melisa Najafi Raouf |
| Nickname(s) | Mel [1]Instagram- Melisa Raouf |
| Profession | Model |
| Famous For | First finalist to participate bare face for Miss England 2022 in the 94-year history of the beauty contest [2]Insider |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 173 cm in meters– 1.73 m in feet & inches– 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-25-34 |
| Eye Colour | Turquoise |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Career | |
| Awards | The Cetuem Cosmetics Bare Face Top Model winner at the semi-final of Miss England 2022 [3]Instagram- Miss England Contest |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 November 2001 [4]The Daily Star |
| Age (as of 2022) | 20 Years |
| Birthplace | Hastings, East, Sussex, England |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Hastings, England |
| College/University | King’s College London |
| Educational Qualification | She studied International Politics at King’s College London. [5]The Daily Star |
| Religion | Christianty |
| Hobbies | Reading books |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Melisa Raouf
- Melisa Raouf is a British model and student from Hastings, Sussex in London. [6]The National
A teenage image of Melisa Raouf
- She is multilingual and pursued a career in multilingual politics.
- In 2019, the Miss England pageant started to conduct a round where participants had to take part without makeup as the event organisers wanted to see the real faces of the models without any filters or cosmetics. [7]Insider Melisa won the “Bare Face” round in the competition. [8]The Economic Times
- In an interview, after she won the title of “Bare Face” at the semi-finals of Miss England 2022, she expressed her happiness and said,
It means a lot to me as I feel many girls of different ages wear make-up because they feel pressured to do so. If one is happy in their own skin we should not be made to cover up our face with makeup. Our flaws make us who we are and that’s what makes every individual unique. I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity.” [9]WION NewsMelisa after winning the title of Bare Face Top Model at Miss England 2022
- In an interview, on being asked about why she decided to participate in the pageant without makeup, she said,
I never felt I met beauty standards. I have recently accepted that I am beautiful in my own skin and that’s why I decided to compete with no makeup.” [10]Insider - Melisa is one of the finalists for Miss England 2022 beauty contest. In an interview, she mentioned that she would also appear in the finals of the event without using any cosmetics and said,
I’m going to the finals bare faced. I would love to use my Miss England platform to empower natural beauty and eliminate this toxic mindset.” [11]Gulf News - She became an advocate for spreading awareness about youth mental health through the Miss England pageant. Reportedly, she raised funds for an England-based organisation named Papyrus, which helps in preventing young people from committing suicide. In an interview, she said,
With mental health being such a big topic, I want to make all girls feel good. I just want to remove all the beauty standards. I feel like all girls are beautiful in their own way. I feel like I’ve done it for all girls. I think people should love and embrace their flaws and blemishes, as we know real beauty lies within simplicity.” [12]Insider
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| ↑1 | Instagram- Melisa Raouf |
|---|---|
| ↑2, ↑7, ↑10, ↑12 | Insider |
| ↑3 | Instagram- Miss England Contest |
| ↑4, ↑5 | The Daily Star |
| ↑6 | The National |
| ↑8 | The Economic Times |
| ↑9 | WION News |
| ↑11 | Gulf News |