Simone Murphy

Simone Murphy (born 29 July 1993) is a Scottish commercial, runway and fashion model, best known for placing fifth in Cycle 11 of Britain's Next Top Model.

Early life

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland as the oldest of three children born to Jil (née Macbeth) and Frazor Murphy. Murphy attended George Heriot's School before completing a BA in Humanities and Social Science at the University of Edinburgh.

Career

Modeling

Murphy was included as the only Scot[1] in the twelve finalists of the eleventh series of Lifetime's Britain's Next Top Model (a spin-off of popular American series America's Next Top Model, hosted by Tyra Banks) and placed fifth despite her position as the fan favourite[2]. Since her departure from the series she has booked several high-profile commercial campaigns and featured in several art house fashion magazines.

In April 2017, Murphy was invited to participate in the 19th Annual Tartan Day Parade down 6th Avenue, New York City alongside Tommy Flanagan[3]. She will feature in a history book being published next year for the events 20th anniversary.

Personal life

Murphy follows a vegan lifestyle and has been nominated as PETA UK's Hottest Vegan[4].

References

  1. ↑ Reporter, Record (2017-02-08). "'Cheerleading vegan' Simone flies the flag for Scotland in new BNTM". dailyrecord. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  2. ↑ "Britain's Next Top Model fans outraged as Simone Murphy is sent home". The Scottish Sun. 2017-05-04. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  3. ↑ "Interview: Britain's Next Top Model star Simone Murphy reveals all". The Scottish Sun. 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  4. ↑ "Top Model's Simone Murphy among Scots up for UK's hottest vegan". The Scottish Sun. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
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