Beauty pageants have always been popular, especially with the young girls and their parents who are more than willing to send their wards to try their luck at winning the crown.
The walk-in auditions, for the preliminary rounds of 'Miss Kerala 2012', that was held in the City recently saw young girls aged between 18 and 24 years walk in for a quick round of audition.
Apart from good looks, the girls were judged on their level of confidence and
conversing skills.
Most of the contestants were college students and young professionals who came in after their college and work.
They weren't sporting any elaborate hairdos or wearing too much make-up. Instead the girls focussed on flaunting their confidence and attitude.
The girls came wearing sari, salwar kameez, short skirts, jeans and tight tops.
The judge for the evening was Elizabeth Thadikaran, 'Miss Kerala 2011'.
Suma Namboodiri, the co-ordinator, said that the auditions were open to
anybody who fit the age limit and were confident about themselves.
"More than the looks, it is the communication skills and the attitude that are given importance. The preliminary rounds will be held in six cities, so those in Bangalore who missed their chance can try their luck in the preliminary round in Kochi, which is yet to be scheduled," informs Suma.
Anxiety, anticipation and nervousness writ large on their faces but most of the contestants seemed confident about themselves.
Shruti Ram, an employee of Deutsche Bank, said that she had read a lot about the contest.
"I have been a part of several fashion shows in college and performed at several places in the City. This is the first time that I decided to participate in a beauty pageant," she says.
Rashmi, postgraduate student of Christ College, who came dressed in a sari was born and brought up abroad.
"It was my sister who suggested that I give it a shot. I got a photoshoot done exclusively for this event and I am excited. A group of my friends have come along to cheer me," she said.
Midhila Mohan, an employee of Infosys in Mangalore, had come to the City just for the contest.
"I am already 24 years and that is the cut off age for this contest. So, before it is too late I thought I should participate," explained Midhila.
She added, "It is easy to imitate others but very hard to be yourself. Here communication skills and talent are given more importance than looks, so in that sense, I think the contest is unique."
Seetha Anil and Tracy Maria George, both BTech students of M S Ramaiah College, said that they had come only for the fun of walking the ramp.
"If we win, it's great. It's more for the exposure and experience," said Seetha. Tracy pitched in, "It's quite different from what we do at college, hence the thrill to participate."
Elizabeth Thadikaran, the judge who is also a student of M S Ramaiah, said, "Personality and the ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas are what we are looking for.
Most of the contestants are serious about modelling and it looks like a tough
competition."
The walk-in auditions, for the preliminary rounds of 'Miss Kerala 2012', that was held in the City recently saw young girls aged between 18 and 24 years walk in for a quick round of audition.
Apart from good looks, the girls were judged on their level of confidence and
conversing skills.
Most of the contestants were college students and young professionals who came in after their college and work.
They weren't sporting any elaborate hairdos or wearing too much make-up. Instead the girls focussed on flaunting their confidence and attitude.
The girls came wearing sari, salwar kameez, short skirts, jeans and tight tops.
The judge for the evening was Elizabeth Thadikaran, 'Miss Kerala 2011'.
Suma Namboodiri, the co-ordinator, said that the auditions were open to
anybody who fit the age limit and were confident about themselves.
"More than the looks, it is the communication skills and the attitude that are given importance. The preliminary rounds will be held in six cities, so those in Bangalore who missed their chance can try their luck in the preliminary round in Kochi, which is yet to be scheduled," informs Suma.
Anxiety, anticipation and nervousness writ large on their faces but most of the contestants seemed confident about themselves.
Shruti Ram, an employee of Deutsche Bank, said that she had read a lot about the contest.
"I have been a part of several fashion shows in college and performed at several places in the City. This is the first time that I decided to participate in a beauty pageant," she says.
Rashmi, postgraduate student of Christ College, who came dressed in a sari was born and brought up abroad.
"It was my sister who suggested that I give it a shot. I got a photoshoot done exclusively for this event and I am excited. A group of my friends have come along to cheer me," she said.
Midhila Mohan, an employee of Infosys in Mangalore, had come to the City just for the contest.
"I am already 24 years and that is the cut off age for this contest. So, before it is too late I thought I should participate," explained Midhila.
She added, "It is easy to imitate others but very hard to be yourself. Here communication skills and talent are given more importance than looks, so in that sense, I think the contest is unique."
Seetha Anil and Tracy Maria George, both BTech students of M S Ramaiah College, said that they had come only for the fun of walking the ramp.
"If we win, it's great. It's more for the exposure and experience," said Seetha. Tracy pitched in, "It's quite different from what we do at college, hence the thrill to participate."
Elizabeth Thadikaran, the judge who is also a student of M S Ramaiah, said, "Personality and the ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas are what we are looking for.
Most of the contestants are serious about modelling and it looks like a tough
competition."