I won Britain’s Next Top Model 14 years ago but now I’m a star in one of Netflix’s biggest hits | The Sun

A WINNER from Britain's Next Top Model is unrecognisable in one of Netflix's biggest shows.

Mecia Simson has moved on from her modelling days and turned to acting for the streaming giant.



She first appeared on screens back in 2009 when she appeared on Britain's Next Top Model.

The 33-year-old came out on top and won the Sky Living programme.

Despite a successful career in modelling, she took up her studies at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre and graduated in 2019.

Nowadays Mecia can be seen on Netflix's smash hit series The Witcher.

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She plays the role of Francesca Findabair, who is Queen of the Elves in the fantasy thriller.

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Season three of the fantasy drama is halfway through its run on Netflix.

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Henry Cavill, who plays Geralt of Rivia, has left the show and his final scenes in the role will air in July 2023.

The actor stuck around for the whole three seasons of The Witcher before officially announcing his departure on October 29, 2022.

Amid wrapping up filming for the upcoming season – Cavill took to Instagram to announce his official departure from the show.

He captioned the post: "Some news to share from The Continent…

"My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4."


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