Emmalina Thompsell is competing in the final of Miss East Anglia today.
Cambridge student Emmalina Thompsell has defied media criticism to reach the final of Miss East Anglia, just two weeks after being spotted by talent scouts. The Caius stunner’s chances had been questioned in the national press after it was revealed that she weighs 10 stone.
Emmalina was out shopping when she was approached by a representative on the lookout for potential models who didn’t fit the stereotypical image of the competition.
Sporty Lina, who is 5ft 5in tall and boasts a 36D bra size, keeps in shape by training with the GB handball squad and captaining the Cambridge Eton fives team.
Despite being so sporty, though, the second year SPSer has come under attack for being bigger that the average size eight model.
At 10 stone Lina is far from overweight, and remains unfazed by comments in the media.
“I don’t mind if people say I’m not pretty,” she said, “that’s a subjective thing. But it’s not on to say I’m fat – because I’m just not!
“I do loads of exercise, eat healthily, and I’ve got a good lifestyle – and I’m not overweight.”
Even more shockingly, Lina told The Tab how Students in Cambridge have jumped on the bitching bandwagon – and not just by focussing on her weight.
“One girl commented on me on a forum, suggesting my intelligence was low, because she had been in supervision with me,” she said. “I don’t understand how people have the time!”
Far from generating universal criticism, however, Lina’s looks have made her an international celebrity.
She was shocked to find her facebook inbox packed with hundreds of friend requests – all from Turkish men.
After newspapers in Turkey ran her story, she gained an enormous new fan base overnight.
“They all think I’m a massive celebrity” she said. “I’m working through replying to all the requests, one by one. They’re all very complimentary”.
Lina competes in the final today – June 14th – and if successful will reach the fiercely competitive Miss England pageant itself.
It was such a pleasure for all of us to sponsor Lina in her bid for Miss East Anglia. She is charming and well-balanced – taking it all in her stride during exams, and still finding time to visit us for her occasional Chelsea bun! Well done Lina, from all of us at Fitzbillies.
We need more posh totty on this site
I’d give her one…
and I say good luck to her
She looks great yar
She looks great yar
She is a star – you can tell from the photo.
I'd give her plenty, she's gorgeous
linda…
And a fabulous young woman she is.
Give her one what?
Three shredded wheat.
Well done and good luck… oh and bloody oath what a body!
what a lovely girl
She is gorgeous, a truly beautiful woman
você é a maior gatinha!!!
I wouldn't say no
Good on her i say! She’s gorgeous! So what if shes not a size 8, you dont have to be a size 8 to be considered ‘pretty’ or ‘beuatiful’.
First time I’ve been able to access the website.
I am on the isla de Margarita in the caribbean and its great to see a wholesome English woman, just as I preffered when living in UK.
The story is written before the June comp, how did Emmalins get on????
well, not bad.
good and sound !!
She is very beautiful, and charming. She will definetely be the Miss East Anglia.
BELLA!!!
Hi, my name is Raphael and I am a Brazilian man.I Would Like to Know!You looks like a top model and you are a special appearance! I Have not ever seen a beautiful girl like you!
kisses, Raphael.
Meu deus, que coisa mais feia haehoauehoae
goorda
I'd certainly give her a good, erm, kiss!
I read about your site in the Mail and thought I'd see what the fuss was about. I don't know why anyone would object to pictures like this. And if Emmalin gets compliments from a Brazilian man, she must be special, considering what Brazilian girls look like!!
Anyway
It is Worseeever(higher degree of damage student future)
Unlucky women for shattred life, some one lucky might be good, I everseen during my Univercity life.
I live in Paradise that is the tropical wonderland off North Queensland and she can beautify my swimming pool eny time the way she is
I bet she eats her vegetables
i just ate a load of tree bark and now my tummy hurts.
Phwoar. EMMALINA IF YOU ARE READING THIS, I WOULD SO LOVE TO BE WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL AND SO GODDAMN SEXY. I would give up my life for you!
She's not the best I've seen but at least she's a girl who knows her place. Too many girls these days think they're equal to men and should act intellectual and not show their bodies for our pleasure. Good girl.