R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, OCT 10
Sunday turned out to be a Funday for 12 best faces of the fashion to become wannabe models. Aimed to offer a platform for aspiring models to scale the ladder of becoming the country’s most-sought-after models, the hunt, witnessed a turnout of 750 + candidates in sheer glamour for the audition.
Presenting an epitome of style and elegance, the city of Chennai witnessed the most coveted model hunt in the country starting at 6 pm on Sunday as the Phoenix Market City, one of Chennai’s upscale malls, hosted The Phoenix Mega Model Hunt 2022 helmed by Renowned Fashion Choreographer and Stylist.
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This is one of the most significant days on our annual calendar and is very close to my heart because this is a platform to find a powerhouse of talented models and nurture them towards their future in the fashion industry: Prasad Bidapa, Renowned Fashion Choreographer and Stylist
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The Mega Model Hunt aims to identify budding models and provide them a stage to showcase their abilities
Contestants were shortlisted, post-screening 45 charismatic models moved to the finals. The stage provided a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the candidates to showcase the best of their talents to a plethora of fashion industry leaders, as they walked the ramp.
Two models – one male and female – from each gender was selected under 6 categories, and prizes were given.
BEST RUNWAY MODEL: Male: Akash, Female – Rhea
BEST PRINT MODEL: Male: Girish, Female- Amisha
BEST BODY: Male: Lal, Female- Prachi
TELEVISION: Male: Richie, Female: Gina
BOLLYWOOD: Male: Tassil, Female: Gagana
KOLLYWOOD: Male: Abhinav, Female: Debnita
The panel of juries beheld renowned stalwarts, including Prasad Bidapa, Mister World India 2014 Prateek Jain, Designer Aviva Bidapa, Director & Photographer Haider Khan, Dubai-based choreographer, musician, and artist Kevin Oliver, Renowned fashion designer Sidney Sladen, Musician Behram Siganporia, Actor and Model Ganesh Venkatram, and Model Ethen Parker to name a few.
Commencing with a magnificent opening dance routine with fun and lively music, the event presented a ramp walk with novel picks by the models wearing trendy collections from Phoenix’s fashion brands such as Lifestyle, Diesel, Simon Carter, Max, Veromoda, Forever New, Label Ritu Kumar, Simon Carter, Aldo, Charles & Keith, Wrogn, Marks & Spencers, Tasva, AND & Global Desi. Also, models showcased premium brands from Palladium such as Calonge, Kazo American eagle, Owndays, Kompanero, Shoppers Stop, and Genes, among several others.
Commenting on the occasion, Sabari Nair – Centre Director, Phoenix Marketcity and Palladium, Chennai said “We are delighted to host our yearly flagship event, one of the biggest model hunt contests in India. We are further delighted with our association with Mr. Prasad Bidapa, a pioneer and one of the best in the business, to bring this property to our city. The city is brimming with talent, and we aspire to proffer them with a much-deserved platform to kickstart their career in the fashion industry. I wish the winners a successful future in the fashion industry.”
Adding to this, Prasad Bidapa, Renowned Fashion Choreographer and Stylist, said, “This is one of the most significant days on our annual calendar and is very close to my heart because this is a platform to find a powerhouse of talented models and nurture them towards their future in the fashion industry. I’m excited to continue the work momentum with Phoenix Marketcity in the coming days and we are certain that the hunt which will serve as a hub for the development of new talent”.
