Natasha Goldsborough from Seaham has been competing in pageants since she was a teenager, but this year will see her go for her biggest title yet – Mrs Galaxy United Kingdom.
The 27-year-old, who currently holds the title of Mrs County Durham Galaxy, will compete against dozens of other married women to take the top spot at the finals on March 22.
Natasha Goldsborough, 27. (Image: NATASHA GOLDSBOROUGH)
If successful, Natasha would represent the country on the world stage at finals in San Antonio, Texas in August but will first have to impress judges at the Chorley Park Hall Hotel to scoop the title.
The mum-of-one told The Northern Echo: “It feels like I’ve been competing in pageants forever. I didn’t know what I was getting into at first, I just signed up to make some friends and get a bit of confidence.
“From there, it has just become part of my life. It’s part of who I am, like a hobby.”
Natasha Goldsborough, 27. (Image: NATASHA GOLDSBOROUGH)
On the jam-packed day, Natasha will have to make her way through a number of rounds, including swimwear, fashion, evening gown, and an interview.
Then, her score, which is also based on public appearances in the region, will determine whether she’s done enough to win.
Natasha said: “A lot of it is to do with community work, and it’s what you take into the interview to tell judges why you should win.
“Since I’ve been competing in the galaxy pageants, I’ve raised £10,000 for the pageant’s chosen charity The Christie, which I wouldn’t have been able to do if I wasn’t a part of the system.
“That’s something that’s a postive part of it.”
The Christie Charity supports The Christie NHS Foundation Trust by funding enhanced cancer care, pioneering research, innovative treatments, and improved patient and carer experiences beyond what the NHS can provide.
As the clock ticks down for the big day, Natasha has admitted she is looking forward to competing, and winning would be an “incredible opportunity”.
Natasha Goldsborough, 27. (Image: NATASHA GOLDSBOROUGH)
The optical assistant added: “I am really excited, I am a mum now so feel like I’m a whole new person going back in to pageantry.
“I feel more ready than ever, I’ve been doing lots of training and I’m really happy with the community work I’ve done.
“To win, it would be an incredible opportunity. As a mum, I want to be able to be a voice for other women and tell them you can do something for yourself.
“We can be mothers and love our children and also chase our own dreams. One of my biggest inspirations is my daughter.
“I want her to grow up and know whatever she wants to be, she can do that.”
