By Hayley Robinson

A teen beauty needs people’s
votes to win a modelling competition.

More than 9,000 girls signed up for
the Teen Queen contest but 16-year-old Lace Burton was one of only
50 pretty youngsters from across the country to make it through to
the semi-finals.

Lace, of Highsted Valley,
Rodmersham, said: "It’ll be whittled down to two girls who will
then go through to the finals in London in August next year.

"My friends and family have already
voted for me, I just need others to do the same."

Lace is only 5ft 4in but says she
won’t let her lack of height stand in the way of her dreams.

The Fulston Manor pupil said: "I’ve
always wanted to be a model. I think I would be a good role model
for young people."

To vote, text Lace Burton to 84205.
Voting ends at 11.30pm on Saturday, January 1, 2011.

For more details of how to vote, including conditions, visit www.missteenqueenuk.com/?Page=Section:Contest1