Representing: Armagh
Occupation: Duty Manger at the Grand Opera House, Belfast
Age:25
25-year-old Nicole Mc Keown was raised in Armagh and has recently received a BSc Honours Degree in Leisure and Events Management from University of Ulster. She hopes to pursue a career in the Events Industry with an aim to create exciting and immersive events and through live music, theatre and other creative industries.
Nicole has been involved in theatre her entire life and hhas performed perform in venues all over Northern Ireland including: The Grand Opera House, the Waterfront Hall, Armagh Market Place and the SSE Arena. She has played a variety of roles such as Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Katie Brown (Calamity Jane), Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice) and Eponine (Les Miserables).
This year Nicole is fundraising for the Children’s Cancer Unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital. She loves chocolate, meeting people, my dog and experiencing new cultures.
"I cannot wait to celebrate Irish culture along with the strong beautiful Roses that we are so lucky to have this year."
