The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The gala final of the 7th Pantene You Got The Look (YGTL) 2008, beauty contest, was held at the Winter Garden of Hotel Sheraton in the city last night.

A total of 23 contestants - 12 males and 11 females - took part in the final round.

Eminent Photographer Anwar Hossain, renowned model Bibi Russell, Rubaba Dowla Matin, Grameenphone Director of Marketing, former cricket player of the national team Athar Ali Khan were judges in the gala final.

Grey Advertising Bangladesh Ltd on behalf of Proctor and Gamble Bangladesh organised the prestigious beauty contest.

Singer Laura and Omar moderated the programme where there were magic show, instrumental presentation and musical soiree.

Entries came in from all across the country and only 120 were short listed for an interview. Twenty-four lucky finalists were chosen for a month-long boot camp grooming session.

The participants were instructed on presentation skills to help them stand out a par with international standard contests. During the boot camp sessions, the participants performed various physical exercise tactics, dance routines and cat walking with exceptional confidence and grace.

This year the contest was co-sponsored by Gallerie Apex and Herbal Solution Day Spa. Online partnership was provided by Bangladesh Info and Radio Foorti served as radio partner.