Procter & Gamble Sales and Marketing Director, Chester Twigg crowned Shubra Ayyapa from Bangalore as ‘Pantene Miss Healthy Hair’.

“Pantene takes this opportunity to congratulate Suchita Verma for being the First Pantene Zoom Elite Model in India! Pantene has always stood for ‘Beauty from Within’ 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 world’s top modeling agency - Elite. Pantene is glad to play a role in making their dreams come true and wishes each winner all success," says Twigg.

The outfits was designed by Siddharth Tytler, Gauri and Nainika. The evening had witnessed performances by Josh, Munait Khan, Ashley Lobo dance troop amongst others. Hosts for the evening was Vir Das and Simone Singh. The show was choreographed by Aparna and Tanya.

Zoom Television CEO Arun Arora, said, "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.”

Suchita Verma, the crown girl for this year’s Pantene elite Zoom Model Look 2004 will represent India at the International Finals being held over 10 days in Shanghai, Asia’s fashion capital on 2 December.

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.

25 contestants from across the country were selected, were 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.

Elite Model Management director and CEO, Sushma Puri said, “As the world merges and becomes a seamless space, unique faces and looks that come from all corners are much sought after. We welcome Suchita Verma, 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 Suchita Verma, wins one of the coveted global super-modeling contracts in Shanghai and does India proud.”