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Ngāi Tahu beauty makes top five in Miss Teenage Universe

Jasmine Stringer has qualified in the top five at the 2016 Miss Universe Australia grand final. The 19-year old of Poutini Ngāi Tahu descent was crowned Miss Teenage Universe 2014 at age 17. Now the ambitious beauty queen based in the Gold Coast is using her profile to raise awareness about domestic violence.

She's not just a pretty face, Miss Stringer is using her beauty for a cause affecting many families.

“I really wanted to push awareness for domestic violence in Australia. So it's an issue that has been at the forefront of my mind after losing a friend last year. It's an issue that isn't spoken about enough so it's something that I've really put some significant time and energy over my campaign in Miss Universe.”

Just recently, the former Miss Teenage Universe 2014 qualified fourth in the Miss Universe Australia grand finale.  Despite not winning the title, she's still determined to bring about change.

“I'm going to work closely with the foundations to make sure that I'm not just the poster girl for Domestic Awareness. I'm looking to signing as an ambassador or even as a volunteer for some local charities on the Gold Coast.”

Miss Stringer made a stand against cyberbullying in her Miss Teenage Universe campaign and later resigned from the title after claims she was bullied herself by event organisers.

“They're not linked in any way. Miss Universe is such a well-known and professional organisation so I felt really comfortable entering the competition.”

With this year's competition under her belt, it's back to campaigning and competing.

“I think top 5 is a great achievement for my age but I want to come back and take home that win.”