Gemma Garrett
| Gemma Garrett | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 September 1981 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Website | http://www.gemmagarrett.com |
Gemma Dawn Garrett (born 25 September 1981, Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former holder of the titles Miss Great Britain[1] and Miss Belfast. She is the official face of the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone.[2]
She appeared with Dolph Lundgren in the film Direct Contact, which was scheduled for release in 2008. She stood as a candidate in the Crewe and Nantwich by-election on 22 May 2008, representing the "Beauties for Britain" party, formed recently by herself,[3] in the intention, in her own words, of "making Westminster less dowdy and down-trodden".[4] She came in tenth with 113 votes, 0.27% of the total.
She contested the Haltemprice and Howden by-election following the resignation of its MP, David Davis, representing the 'Miss Great Britain Party'.[5] Her candidacy attracted 521 votes, placing her in fifth position behind the Conservative Party, Green Party, English Democrats and National Front Britain for the British.[6]
Garrett currently writes for Sunday Life newspaper and Fate magazine. In a poll named Britain's sexiest blondes Garrett took 3rd place behind Keeley Hazell and Eva.
References
- ↑ "Goodbye Rachel, Hello Gemma!". Miss Great Britain.
- ↑ "Profile: Gemma Garrett". itv.com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "Beauty queen targets Parliament". BBC News. 5 May 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "I'll make Westminster sexy". Belfast Telegraph. 6 May 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ East Riding of Yorkshire Council. "Statement as to persons nominated and notice of poll" (PDF). Retrieved 26 June 2008.
- ↑ "Haltemprice and Howden: Result in full". BBC News. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Rachael Tennent |
Miss Great Britain 2007 |
Succeeded by Sophie Gradon |