Miss Universe GB Christina prepares to do Scots home town proud at pageant in Mexico

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Stunning Christina Chalk is hoping to reach the pinnacle of the pageant world this weekend at the finals of Miss Universe.

The beauty, from Dunblane was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain earlier this year.

And she has spent recent weeks with around 130 of her fellow pageant queens from around the globe in Mexico City.

In the early hours of Sunday morning UK time, however, the experience culminates in an appearance on the world stage, televised to audiences across the continents.

Christina’s brains, beauty and big heart were recognised even as a teenager.

The beauty began her pageant and modelling experience when she won the Stirling Observer’s Supermodel contest in 2009 ... just days after being named Scotland’s New Face 2009 at the Scottish Fashion Awards.

She later went on to become runner up in the Miss Scotland contest in 2016 and has appeared as a model on vogue.com.

The former Dunblane High School pupil, who has a degree in Pharmacology from the University of Glasgow, was presented with the Miss Universe Great Britain title at a glittering event in South Wales in July.

This week, following an interview with the judges, she said she had stepped out “with my heart full of pride and my head held high”.

She posted: “Those who know me, know I’ve got a big personality — but they might not realise how nervous I get in moments like this.

“Of course, I want to make all of Great Britain proud. Today, I’m especially grateful for my former National Director @paulaabbandonato and all the incredible Miss Universe Great Britain Queens who’ve come before me. Their support has meant the world, and it truly takes a village to raise a Queen.

“The interview format was like speed dating, giving us the chance to speak with each judge individually. My main message today was simple: Never Give Up.

“We all know this isn’t my first, second, or third time aiming for the Miss Universe stage — it’s my fourth.

“So, to anyone pursuing a new goal or dream: it’s never too late!

“As women, we don’t expire, and neither do our dreams.”

The 30-year-old grew up in a vibrant Scottish-Filipino household, her family nurtured her passions for dancing and singing while instilling in her a curiosity for diverse cultures.

After earning her Pharmacology degree at The University of Glasgow, she embraced her family’s advice to grasp every opportunity, leading to a multifaceted career spanning hospitality, technology, fashion, and real estate, taking her to London, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Switzerland.

In her spare time, Christina teaches dance to children at her local dance school, sharing her passion and building the confidence of the younger generation.

Miss Universe GB is the national pageant before Miss Universe.

Posting following her GB win earlier this year, Christina thanked the pageant organisers, her supporters, family, friends and fiance, adding: “Many know this wasn’t my first, second, or even third attempt at Miss Universe GB. I loved making friends for life with the most empowered women in the UK. Here’s to never giving up on your dreams.”

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