Nicola McLean (Scottish model)
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Nicola McLean is a Scottish
model, choreographer, and media personality and presenter. She is a former Miss Scotland
.
She was the face of vital in 2002–2003 for The Daily Record newspaper which led to her signing with the Look Agency (now Colours Agency) in Glasgow
. She began working for fashion companies in Scotland, such as Slaters, House of Fraser, Quiz, Internacionale, Lyle & Scott, USC, and Sunday Herald, as well as internationally-known designers like Amanda Wakely, Ralph Lauren
, and Armani. In an Ultimo fashion show, she shared the catwalk with Rod Stewart
's wife Penny Lancaster.
In 2003 she was on a photo shoot with the Daily Record to Milan along with the new face of vital winner when she got signed up with Beatrice modelling agency in Milan where she did a Vivienne Westwood
catalogue shoot.
In 2004 she was signed by Storm model agency where she appeared in London Fashion Week for designer Ronit Zilkha and shared the catwalk with Jodie Kidd
and with Rod Stewart's ex wife Rachel Hunter
.
In 2005, she was part of the showcasing of the summer collection of Ben de Lisi
at the chic boutique Jane Davidson in Edinburgh, whose store was voted one of the top 25 in the world by Style magazine, Harpers, and Queen. She has also taken part in numerous charity fashion shows, including those for Breast Cancer Care, The Red Cross, and Cash for Kids. In Greece
, she was in advertisements as part of the Eurovision song contest.
In 2006 she was a finalist in the model of the year at the Scottish Fashion Awards where Kirsty Hume
was the winner that year.
In 2006 she won the Miss Scotland title and represented Scotland at the Miss World which was held in Warsaw Poland. She went on to win the Miss UK title after being placed in the top ten. After being interviewed during Miss World by Radio clyde 1. She then went on to co host the Clyde 1 radio show Bowie at Breakfast with George Bowie interviewing a host of celebrities and was part of the team that won a Sony Radio Award.
She did an abseil down Glasgow's 100m science tower when she was a presenter for Clyde 1 and has a dream to be a Bond girl.
She was the face of Rox Jewelers media campaign 2008–2009 She has been in the news showing off her Bollywood look wearing a bindi, Nicola said that "while growing up one of my best friends was a Indian girl and I used to wear hers and loved It." My bindi was just costume jewellery in look alike rubies and diamonds,"
Rox, who are creating a diamond bindi in the honour of this year's tenth Miss Scotland contest.: "The Rox bindi will cost 21,000 pounds. Rox have entrusted the creation of the Indian mark to their top designer, Christina Tagore.
In 2009 she took part in the Fake Bake Clyde 1 charity fashion show. They were raising funds for(RAFT) for skin cancer held in the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow.
In 2009 she was a finalist in the model of the year at the Scottish Fashion Awards held in Stirling castle.
Along with STV weatherman Sean Batty she was in the media promoting the Energy Saving Trust's new campaign. George Square in Glasgow was decorated like a snow scene in winter as they wanted to draw attention to people about heating their homes this winter.
In 2009, Nicola choreographed Scotland's first ever Under 18's Fashion Event 'How to Look Good Fully Clothed' hosted in Mega Bar, Motherwell. The event was attended by 350 young people aged 12–18 years old. The event will take place again on 12 August 2010.
In October 2010 Nicola became Mrs Nicola Montgomery after marrying her fiancee Paul at a quiet Family ceremony at The Moorings Hotel in Motherwell.
Measurements: 34B-25-35
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.78 m)
Eye colour: Hazel
Hair colour: Brown
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
model, choreographer, and media personality and presenter. She is a former Miss Scotland
Miss Scotland
The Miss Scotland competition is an annual beauty pageant targeted at women aged 18–24 living in Scotland. Entrants must hold a British passport to enter...
.
Biography
Nicola McLean started her career at age fifteen when a photographer shot a portfolio for her during a high school activity week, although she would work as a document controller for an oil company before becoming a full-time model.She was the face of vital in 2002–2003 for The Daily Record newspaper which led to her signing with the Look Agency (now Colours Agency) in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. She began working for fashion companies in Scotland, such as Slaters, House of Fraser, Quiz, Internacionale, Lyle & Scott, USC, and Sunday Herald, as well as internationally-known designers like Amanda Wakely, Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
, and Armani. In an Ultimo fashion show, she shared the catwalk with Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
's wife Penny Lancaster.
In 2003 she was on a photo shoot with the Daily Record to Milan along with the new face of vital winner when she got signed up with Beatrice modelling agency in Milan where she did a Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood
Dame Vivienne Westwood, DBE, RDI is a British fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream.-Early life:...
catalogue shoot.
In 2004 she was signed by Storm model agency where she appeared in London Fashion Week for designer Ronit Zilkha and shared the catwalk with Jodie Kidd
Jodie Kidd
Jodie Kidd is an English television personality and fashion model.-Early life:Jodie was a showjumper as a child and attended St Michael's School, Petworth.-Family:Jodie is the granddaughter from Hon...
and with Rod Stewart's ex wife Rachel Hunter
Rachel Hunter
Rachel Hunter is a New Zealand born American model, actress and reality TV show host who now resides in the U.S. She is best known for her appearance in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and her longtime marriage to singer Rod Stewart, which ended in 2006...
.
In 2005, she was part of the showcasing of the summer collection of Ben de Lisi
Ben de Lisi
Ben de Lisi is an American born fashion designer based in London. He is best known for his collections with high street store Debenhams, and as a mentor and judge on the television series Project Catwalk. He has also appeared on UK television show Come Dine With Me.Born in New York and raised in...
at the chic boutique Jane Davidson in Edinburgh, whose store was voted one of the top 25 in the world by Style magazine, Harpers, and Queen. She has also taken part in numerous charity fashion shows, including those for Breast Cancer Care, The Red Cross, and Cash for Kids. In Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, she was in advertisements as part of the Eurovision song contest.
In 2006 she was a finalist in the model of the year at the Scottish Fashion Awards where Kirsty Hume
Kirsty Hume
Kirsty Hume is a Scottish model who came to prominence in the fashion world in the 1990s. A columnist likened her appearance to a Botticelli angel....
was the winner that year.
In 2006 she won the Miss Scotland title and represented Scotland at the Miss World which was held in Warsaw Poland. She went on to win the Miss UK title after being placed in the top ten. After being interviewed during Miss World by Radio clyde 1. She then went on to co host the Clyde 1 radio show Bowie at Breakfast with George Bowie interviewing a host of celebrities and was part of the team that won a Sony Radio Award.
She did an abseil down Glasgow's 100m science tower when she was a presenter for Clyde 1 and has a dream to be a Bond girl.
She was the face of Rox Jewelers media campaign 2008–2009 She has been in the news showing off her Bollywood look wearing a bindi, Nicola said that "while growing up one of my best friends was a Indian girl and I used to wear hers and loved It." My bindi was just costume jewellery in look alike rubies and diamonds,"
Rox, who are creating a diamond bindi in the honour of this year's tenth Miss Scotland contest.: "The Rox bindi will cost 21,000 pounds. Rox have entrusted the creation of the Indian mark to their top designer, Christina Tagore.
In 2009 she took part in the Fake Bake Clyde 1 charity fashion show. They were raising funds for(RAFT) for skin cancer held in the Crowne Plaza hotel in Glasgow.
In 2009 she was a finalist in the model of the year at the Scottish Fashion Awards held in Stirling castle.
Along with STV weatherman Sean Batty she was in the media promoting the Energy Saving Trust's new campaign. George Square in Glasgow was decorated like a snow scene in winter as they wanted to draw attention to people about heating their homes this winter.
In 2009, Nicola choreographed Scotland's first ever Under 18's Fashion Event 'How to Look Good Fully Clothed' hosted in Mega Bar, Motherwell. The event was attended by 350 young people aged 12–18 years old. The event will take place again on 12 August 2010.
In October 2010 Nicola became Mrs Nicola Montgomery after marrying her fiancee Paul at a quiet Family ceremony at The Moorings Hotel in Motherwell.
Measurements: 34B-25-35
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.78 m)
Eye colour: Hazel
Hair colour: Brown