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Mumbai, November 28, 2005: In a glittering ceremony at the InterContinental,
Mumbai - Shubra Aiyappa from Bangalore was chosen as the winner
for the Indian Round of the Ford Model Supermodel of the World Contest
2005, presented by ZOOM. Mumbai girl Afsha Khan was the first runner
up, while Shrestha Paul from Kolkatta was selected as the second
runner up.
 Shubra
will fly to New York in January 2006, and compete with girls from
45 other countries, for the hugely respected title of the Ford Supermodel
of the World. Other than the prestigious title Shubra will also
be competing for a cash prize of $ 250,000 and a modeling contract
with the prestigious Ford Models.
Some of experts on the jury were Fashion czars, Abu Jani and Sandeep
Khosla, Actor/Dancer Isha Sharvani, Iris Miner, Director, Ford-
New York and Pooja Batra amongst others. All the thirteen finalists
have been going through rigorous training for the last 1 month,
with specialists like - Sheetal Malhar, Achala Sachdeva, Marvie
Beck, Avan Contractor, Nandita Mahtani, Gavin Miguel and Sanjeev
Mulchandani.You can watch all the excitement of the contest at 7:00
pm on Zoom, on Saturday 4th December.
Iris Minier, Director of Ford agency is in India and will be on
the jury for the final contest. Speaking on the occasion Ms. Minier
said, "I am delighted to be in India and be involved in selecting
the Indian representative for the Ford Models Supermodel of the
World. I believe Indian girls, apart from being beautiful, are confident
and intelligent."
Ford models has always been ahead of its time and launched their
first international model search in 1980. Their 90's search evolved
into "Supermodel of the World". The Ford Models Supermodel
of the World Contest is currently spread across over 50 countries,
making it one of the most respected model hunts in the world. The
top award for the contest is a cash prize of $ 250,000 and a modeling
contract with Ford Models.
Founder Ellen Ford, a living legend in the fashion industry and
her daughter Katie Ford take personal interest in every minute detail
of the contest. This is one of the key reasons that the Ford Models
Supermodel of the World continues to be one of the most respected
contests on International platform.
The models found in the Supermodel of the World search have graced
the covers of the most prominent magazines and appeared in a good
number of hi - profile campaigns. Ford has launched some of the
most glamorous faces in the world, many of whom have become successful
Hollywood stars and illustrious models. Sharon Stone, Christy Turlington,
Kim Basinger, Melaine Griffith, Brooke Shields, Rahel Hunter, Jerry
Hall and her daughter Elizabeth Jagger are a few famous faces launched
by The Ford Agency.
InterContinental The Grand Mumbai hospitality partner for the prestigious
Ford Models Supermodel of the World, exudes of Asia's largest Atrium
Lobby reflecting sheer luxury and opulence. Comprising of 369 guestrooms,
21 luxurious apartments all are an eclectic mix of traditional and
contemporary furnishing. With 5 Food & Beverage outlets, Sutra
- the Night Club, Rejuve - SPA, SNIP - the unique salon, Box Office
- the Preview Theatre and state of art Banquet & Conference
facilities, just add to a truly stylish & magnificent experience.
For further details please contact:
Pooja Parekh/ Zahra Hooda
Good Relations (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Tel: 23535971-77
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