A Harold Wood schoolgirl is in the running to become Miss Teen Queen UK 2013.
Chelsea Abbey, 13, a pupil at Westcliff High School for Girls, is through to the second heat of the national competition and hopes she can win the votes of local people to get her through to the final.
The beauty pageant’s final is due to be held next year and prizes include an introduction to a modelling agency.
Chelsea’s mum Cindy said: “I’m so excited about it, I’m really looking forward to it.
“I’m absolutely doing everything I can to get the campaign going for her.”
To vote for Chelsea, call 0900 596 1000 and press 03 or text TQ03 to 81319.
Voting ends on December 15, texts cost 75p plus standard network rate.
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