Suchita Verma of Delhi Wins Pantene Zoom Elite Model Look 2004
Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 @ 07:47:26 EST by Editorial Team
The country waited with bated breath while the judging panel chose winner of the Pantene-Zoom Elite Model Look of 2004. After months of preparation and hard work the crown went to Delhi girl Ms. Suchita Verma. Suchita will represent India at International Finals in Shanghai.
New Delhi, India, November 18, 2004 (Xtvworld) -- Â The
first runner up, also from Delhi, was Ms. Vibhinita Verma while Ms. Vaishali V.
Desai and Priya Reddy from Bangalore shared second runners up position. Mr.
Chester Twigg - Sales and Marketing Director, from Procter & Gamble crowned Ms.
Shubra Ayyapa from Bangalore as âPantene Miss Healthy Hairâ by the panel of
judges.
The panel of eminent judges consisting of Malini Ramani, Vineet Jain, Joey
Mathew, Aryan Vaid, Aparna Chandra, Ajay Puri, Suneet Verma and Nikhila Goddard
decided the winner for the evening after a number of enthralling rounds such as
Casual Wear, Evening Wear, Beach Wear et al. The ramp was set on fire by the
gorgeous models dressed in fabulous outfits designed by Siddharth Tytler, Gauri
and Nainika. The evening had breath-taking performances by Josh, Munait Khan,
Ashley Lobo dance troop amongst others. Hosts for the evening, dashing Vir Das
and the ravishing Ms. Simone Singh set the show rocking. The show was
choreographed by Aparna and Tanya.
Ms. Suchita Verma, the crown girl for this yearâs Pantene elite Zoom Model Look
2004 will represent India at the International Finals being held over 10 days in
Shanghai, Asiaâs fashion capital on December 2. The International event will
have winners from over 50 countries vying for 15 coveted global super-modeling
contracts worth over one million US dollars per year and seek to be crowned
Global Elite Model Look 2004 Winner.
This exciting journey towards the international ramp began on 4th November when
the Pantene Zoom Elite Model Look 2004 began its search nationally. 25
contestants from across the country were selected, giving them a platform to
showcase their beauty and confidence and possibly become a part of the
International Fashion scene. The girls were all put through an intensive
training program at the Elite School of Modeling, preparing them for the
International World of Fashion and Style.
This exciting journey towards the international ramp began on 4th November when
the Pantene Zoom Elite Model Look 2004 began its search nationally. 25
contestants from across the country were selected, giving them a platform to
showcase their beauty and confidence and possibly become a part of the
International Fashion scene. The girls were all put through an intensive
training program at the Elite School of Modeling, preparing them for the
International World of Fashion and Style.
From Procter & Gamble - the makers of Pantene, said Mr. Chester Twigg - Sales
and Marketing Director, âPantene takes this opportunity to congratulate Ms. NAME
OF WINNER for being the First Pantene Zoom Elite Model in India! Pantene has
always stood for âBeauty from Withinâ and we are happy to say that it is this
inner beauty that has helped the 15 beautiful ladies bag one-year contracts with
the worldâs top modeling agency - Elite. Pantene is glad to play a role in
making their dreams come true and wishes each winner all success.â
Mr. Arun Arora, CEO, ZOOM Television said, â We at ZOOM would like to
congratulate Suchita Verma for winning the title of Indiaâs first International
âPantene Zoom Elite Model Look 2004â. We wish her all the best for the
International Model Look 2004. ZOOM is Indiaâs first lifestyle and entertainment
channel. It is skewed towards the intelligent and aspiring individuals. It will
redefine entertainment viewing in India by increasing the scope of entertainment
beyond movies, music and soaps. The Pantene Zoom Elite Model Look 2004 has been
one of the many steps in our endeavor to present the best in lifestyle and
fashion viewing. Through this venture, our effort was to create a launch pad for
aspiring fresh Indian models, who would represent India at the prestigious
international Elite Model Look 2004.â
Ms. Sushma Puri, Director & CEO, Elite Model Management, talking on the
sidelines of the event, added, âAs the world merges and becomes a seamless
space, unique faces and looks that come from all corners are much sought after.
We welcome Ms. NAME OF WINNER and her 14 co-winners to the Elite family. Each of
them is set to scale new heights in the international modeling world and Elite
India will support them every step of the way. We also hope that Ms. NAME OF
WINNER wins one of the coveted global super-modeling contracts in shanghai and
does India proud!â
About Zoom
Zoom, Indiaâs first glamour, lifestyle and celebrities television channel from
Bennett Coleman Group, brings to its viewers the inside news on Bollywood,
celebrity parties, edgy interviews, sizzling gossip, the biggest stars, tips to
stay gorgeous and a lot more. Programming on Zoom spans across genres like
celebrity chat shows, game shows, entertainment news magazines, stand-up
comedies, film and music-based shows and fashion and lifestyle. The channel
presents a bouquet of programs hosted by celebrities like Yana Gupta, Irrfan,
Manish Malhotra Kamal Sidhu, Pooja Bedi, Simone Singh and Dipannita Sharma to
name a few. With premium content, slick packaging and compelling marketing, Zoom
aims to redefine television viewership in India.
About Pantene
New Pantene with Amino Pro-V Complex is the only shampoo that deposits on to
hair a unique combination of Pro-Vitamins and three essential Aminos that hair
loses due to daily weathering, making hair ten times stronger, and restoring its
lost beauty. It is available in five variants customized for individual needs:
Pantene Smooth & Silky, Volume & Fullness, Long Black, Hair Fall Control, and
Lively Clean at Rs. 98 for a 200ml. bottle; Rs. 51 for a 100ml. bottle and Rs. 3
for a 7.5ml sachet. New Pantene with Amino Pro-V Complex also comes with an all
new refreshing exotic fruity fragrance called Asian Zest, created specially to
suit Asian women.
About P&G Beauty Care
Two billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world.
P&Gâs beauty business had more than $17 billion in global sales in fiscal year
2003/04, making it one of the worldâs largest beauty companies. The beauty
business sells more than 130 different brands in over 180 countries worldwide.
Its beauty brands include PanteneÂź, Head and ShouldersÂź, OlayÂź, SK-IIÂź, Max
FactorÂź, Cover GirlÂź, JoyÂź, Hugo BossÂź, Herbal EssencesÂź and Clairol Nice ân
EasyÂź. Please visit www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information
about P&G and its brands.
About Elite Model Management
Elite has been the definitive name in the world of international modeling for
over 30 years. Founded in the fashion capital of the world, Paris, Elite now has
a presence in over 50 countries and towers above all others, as the largest
modeling agency in the world.
India joined the Elite network in March 2003. Elite Model Management India
represents exclusive Elite models only and currently has over a 100 models on
exclusive contract.