Amii Anne J. Grove (born 5 September 1985) is an English former

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and

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girl. She has appeared in publications such as '' The Sun'', '' Nuts'', ''

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'' and the ''

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''.

Life and career

Grove was born in

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. In 2004, she competed for the title of Miss Bikini World but failed to place, she also competed in

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later that year, but again failed to win the title. In 2007, she was listed at position 66 in ''FHMs 100 Sexiest Women in the World.

TV appearances

In 2007, Grove appeared on

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game show ''

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''. In 2009, she was interviewed during a

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shoot by

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for a documentary entitled ''Kirsten O'Brien's Topless Ambition''. In 2010, she appeared on UK morning show ''

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Acting career

In 2010, Grove appeared as "Amii" in the Steven Lawson

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'' Dead Cert'', and as "Jenny" in the Steven Lawson comedy film ''Just for the Record''. In 2011, she was cast as a "Forest Woman" in the

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fantasy film ''

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Personal life

Grove was previously engaged to footballer

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. In 2007 Pennant was issued with a

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following a row with Grove at the couple's home in Hale Village.

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