Melissa Cooke - The up and coming star you need on your radar for 2025

Melissa Cooke - The up and coming star you need on your radar for 2025

Meet Melissa "Millie" Cooke... the up and coming influencer who we headhunted via social media and is someone that continues to surprise us. Not only has she been on a billboard in Time Square in Manhattan, but she has also walked the runway, as well as holds a spot in her heart for competing in pageantry... competing in Miss Great Britain, Miss Swimsuit UK, along with International Ms. Regional Final. Last but not least... The Miss Swimsuit UK led Mille to be competing in the Worlds final of Swimsuit USA in October. What a resume, huh?!

Last year, the Fashion PR Firm only allowed 16 influencers into their agency to cast for fashion weeks that we do media and press for, to attend luxury VIP events, to walk red carpets, to collaborate with brands all over the world, etc. This year, 2025, Millie has been awarded with a position in the agency after receiving a sponsorship which will include a press gift package from brands such as REVLON, CoverGirl, Olive Young Beauty and Skincare and others.

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your accomplishments?

I’ve taken part in various pageants, the main ones being Miss Great Britain and Miss Swimsuit UK, where I qualified from the heats to the regional finals and then the international final of Miss Swimsuit USA. Next week, I will compete in the International Ms. regional final.

I have featured in New York on Times Square’s biggest billboard modelling for L.A. Rush Swimwear.

I just walked in Brooklyn Fashion Week in London for Laura Tailor, an American designer.

- Photo Credit: Sintillate Talent

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Were you nervous to go into a market that is already so saturated with influencers, content creators, celebrities and bloggers? What made you do it anyway?  

It’s been a natural and authentic journey, so I haven’t been overwhelmed or tried to do anything, in particular, other than personal growth and having a healthy habit which met my creative needs.

**Can we just say... WHAT AN ANSWER!**

Who are you influenced by?

My late mum was my nan but played an instrumental role in my childhood. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn’t for her. I know if she were here today she would be encouraging me to take every opportunity that arises and that’s what I'm doing.

How can readers support Millie?

This weekend, Millie will be competing in the UK for International Ms. UK.

International Ms. is a beauty pageant that celebrates women's empowerment and elegance. The winner of International Ms UK receives the title of International Ms and a cash grant towards a business of their choice.

What will Millie use the cash grant for if she wins?

I want to  create a brand that aligns with the meaning of pageantry represents. The pageants charity focus is the still she rose unitive, which promotes wellness practices in the pageant community.  The 2025 International Ms pageant will take place in New York City during New York Fashion Week from September 12-14. 

Take a look at Millie's billboard in NYC:

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