A mum-of-two from New Cross is hoping a competition will help her be the UK's next top model.

Carmen McFarlane, who began her modelling career at the age of 16, is looking to amaze the Top Model UK judges and take home the Natural Beauty trophy.

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Now 21, the New Cross resident, who had to give up her career briefly whilst pregnant with her first child, is back doing what she loves.

A part-time personal trainer, Ms McFarlane hopes the competition can properly kick-start her modelling career properly. 

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She said: "From this I hope I can get back to doing this full time, it is what I have always wanted to do and I have an opportunity to do so.

"I like the adrenaline rush every time I do model. I prefer fashion shows because of the attention they get."