Posing in her first ever official bikini shots, we’re confident they won’t be the last for the newly-crowned national beauty.
Courtenay Hamilton, the stunning brunette from St Donats in the Vale of Glamorgan, stripped down to her swimwear to show off her enviable assets for Wales on Sunday.
With her gorgeous body and flowing locks, it’s no surprise she beat off nearly 50 girls from across the country last weekend for the coveted title.
But the self-confessed adrenaline junkie is more used to covering up her curves – in life jackets and thermal survival suits!
As well as pursuing a classical singing career and working as a teaching assistant, the 20-year old has worked for the RNLI, and even went on an exhibition to the Arctic to collect vital research for global warming.
She said: “I think that’s been the thing that’s tested me most in my life.
“Getting caught up in an Arctic storm in minus 40 degree weather was definitely an experience.
“It’s safe to say I wasn’t in a bikini then though.”
The former lifeboat captain, whose swimwear is sponsored by Sandstorm Boutique, admits she’s proud of her curves, and despite being surrounded by skinnier girls at the Miss Wales competition in St David’s Hall, Cardiff, last weekend, said she felt confident with herself and her gorgeous figure.
She added: “I’m not a believer of the size zero obsession, I prefer women who look healthy, natural and happy.
“In my opinion looking like a real woman is the most beautiful way you can be.
“I love exercising, but I’m not a fan of going to the gym – little matching outfits are not me at all.
“I think you get to that age when you become unsure of your appearance and need to find yourself, but once you come to realise everyone is different and that the way you are is unique and should be praised, you’re well on your way.
“Every girl has hang-ups but confidence is the best look you can have.”
Article taken from WALES ON SUNDAY: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/07/04/miss-wales-sensational-bikini-pictures-91466-26783618/?sms_ss=blogger
