Sterling's girlfriend to compete for world beauty

The girlfriend of Liverpool FC rising star Raheem Sterling Shana Ann Rose Halliday has made it to the world final of a beauty pageant.



Shana Ann was crowned the winner of England’s Top Model of the World pageant.



The 19-year-old, originally from Garston, now lives with her footballer boyfriend Raheem, who joined Liverpool in 2010, in Formby.



She will now will jet off to Egypt to compete against girls from more than 90 countries on March 17.



Shana, who works as a sales assistant at Hollister, told the ECHO: “I still can’t believe it. I’ve been wearing my tiara all day since I won.

 Raheem Sterling's girlfriend Shana Ann Rose Halliday to compete for world beauty title.

“I’ve only come second in a pageant before so I’m made up, I had a ball and everything went smoothly.” The former Calderstones School pupil added: “I’m really looking forward to the photo-shoot.



“I can’t wait to go to Egypt and meet all the different girls from around the world, it will be a good experience and I’m really excited but nervous.”



The pageant, organised by former Miss United Kingdom, Rachelle Perez, saw 12 finalists competing for the all-expenses paid trip to El Gouna at a sold- out show at Shorrocks Hill, in Formby.



Rachelle, from Melling, said: “Shana has also won a 12-month modelling contract with G-Models. Our judging panel included Take Me Out star Ollie Lemmings, beauty queen Sam Woolley and from Desperate Scousewives Steve Dermott.



“It was a great evening and we also raised hundreds for children’s charity Stick ’n’ Step, in Wirral.



“The audience were really raising the roof with the screams and cheers for each contestant.





“The final scores between the top five were really tight.



“There was one point between first and second place.



“It’s such an amazing feeling to be able to give other girls the opportunity to help make their dreams come true.



“I can’t wait to head out to Egypt with Shana to offer my support and advice.



“Hopefully she will bring home that world crown and $20,000 prize money.”