A woman who was bullied at school for her weight, big breasts and racial complexion has reached the final stage of a modelling competition. Selen Alfuran is in the final 10 of the Star in a Bra competition, organised by plus-sized swimwear and lingerie company Curvy Kate. The winner of the competition, voted for by members of the public, is rewarded with a modelling contract. Selen, 34, was born in Turkey and moved to the UK in 2002, where she said people were far more tolerant of her looks a

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