Dominica closer to crowning local Face of SHABEAU Winner!

The search for the next face of SHABEAU Magazine and Spokes model for the Caribbean Channel (formerly Caribvision) has hit Dominica. Eight beauties have been chosen and have competed in various challenges over the last five weeks, leading to the final show on May 15th at Krazy Koconuts. The winner will travel to Barbados to compete against other regional hopefuls at the Hilton hotel on June 27th. Apart from being spokesperson for SHABEAU Magazine and the Caribbean Channel, the winner will win a modeling contract with Trump Model Management and travel to fashion shows within the region and South America!

After an island-wide search of girls ranging in age 16 to 24, it all comes down to these final 8 contestants:

Ayana Bruno

Gholda James

Paloma Mark

Roanne Jno. Baptiste

Sharma St. Hilaire

Shivaughn Johnson

Vanessa White

Vinel Felix

The ladies have taken part in the first four of five challenges: Beauty Shot Challenge (won by Shivaighn Johnson), Swimwear Challenge (won by Golda James), Interview Challenge and Runway Challenge and Ad Campaign for LIME. The Face of SHABEAU has been won by contestants throughout the region such as St. Vincent's Odini Sitherland (2008 Female), Grenada's Randall Doland (2008 Male) and from Trinidad Michelle Kurbanali who won in 2007. Let's hope we can add Dominica to the list come June 27th!!!

SHABEAU is the no.2 Caribbean published Magazine highlighting Fashion, Entertainment, Lifestyle and all things Caribbean. All of the finalists wore swimsuits from the ItsyBitsy Swimwear line, owned by Face of Shabeau Creative Director Mikieda Franklin. The finalists’ hairstyles were created by Nadia McDowell of Panache Beauty Salon; makeup done by Jael Joseph of the Glam; and overall styling by Mikieda Franklin, Nadia McDowell and Kamala Jno Baptiste-Aaron. Photograpers for all the photo are Simon Walsh and Arun “Izzy” Madisetti of Images Dominica.

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