I've just met in person one the most beautiful Finnish models Meri Ikonen, who wan Finnish Next Top Model 2012.
She was adorable then and she was my favourite back then and I like her even more now. She is still working for the charity project which they started in 2012 under the FNTM brand.
I spoke with her she was touched that somebody recognize her. She is very beautiful in person even more than in pictures and she said that modeling is her second job she stayed mainly in the charity business - recycling of clothes, kitchen tools, hobby tools and antique. The money from re-saleable items goes to Fida charity project in Africa and they also collect used optic-glasses since somebody in Africa could use them and it no problem that the model is not in anymore. They collect 2nd class clothes and donate them to Africa.
I asked her what about Miss Finland and she answered that she is already overage (27). And she didn't join before since she has been busy with modeling and charity work.
Love to beauty and brains Meri Ikonen