Stephanie Hill (born 8 January 1995) is an English academic, singer, actress, model, dancer and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss England 2017. She represented

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held in

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on 18 November 2017 and was 2nd runner-up. She also competed at Miss Universe Great Britain 2020.

Early life

She was born in

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. She graduated from the

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with a First Class Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Radiotherapy and Oncology, as well as graduating from

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with a master's degree in Translational Oncology. She has been placed at

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Career

Miss England 2017

Representing Hope Valley, Hill was crowned Miss England 2017 by outgoing titleholder Elizabeth Grant after bested 49 other delegates at the national finale held at

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on 14 July 2017. The win qualified her to represent her country at

which was later held on 18 November 2017 in

Miss World 2017

During the process of the pageant, Hill managed to be shortlisted in three challenge events: top 20 at

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; top 8 at

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; and 3rd runner-up at Talent. She also won continental title, ''Miss World Europe''. On the final night she was 2nd runner-up; making her the most successful contestant ever to represent England at the competition.

Miss Universe Great Britain 2020

On March 8, 2021, Stephanie Hill competed in Miss Universe Great Britain 2020, which was held virtually. Despite being a heavy favourite at the said competition, Stephanie failed to win the coveted title. After this competition ended, Stephanie Hill returned to work focusing on Urgent Public Health Studies, focusing on

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clinical trials.

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