The finals of the 2015 Las Vegas International Model Search, one of the largest CASH model search events in the world, was held at Hakkasan inside the MGM Grand on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Fifty models from 25 countries gathered in Las Vegas to compete in sexy swimsuit and evening gown categories for the chance to win cash and other prizes. Celebrity judges included Zowie Bowie’s Chris Phillips; former President of MGM TV Hank Cohen; Guess Jean Cover girl /actress Sandra Taylor; Austin “Chumlee” Russell of the History Channel's “Pawn Stars” , JD Scott – TV Personality, 3rd Brother on Property Brothers TV Show; Mehcan Brooks (Jimmy Olson in the upcoming new CBS Series Super Girl), Undefeated Light Heavyweight Boxer (19-0) Trevor McCumby; Ron Rice – Founder Of Hawaiian Tropic Suntan Oil; Torrie Wilson – Actress / Model / First Super Star Female Wrestler; Jeff Franklin – Executive Producer / Creator of Full House & the new Fuller House; and head judge, TV personality/ entertainment journalist Robin Leach.
During their week in Las Vegas, the contestants took part in several events including hosting a meet-and-greet with hundreds of fans at The D Las Vegas on Fremont Street, taking photos with reality TV star Horny Mike from the History Channel’s hit “Counting Cars” who was celebrating his birthday, and posing in front of The D’s Longbar, the longest bar in the state.
The night before the pageant, the gorgeous models attended a sponsors party at Ling Ling Club in Hakkasan, and were the center of attention in their stunning BLACK & Gold (MGM Colors) VENUS Swimsuits & Glamboutique gold jewelry, at the Wet Republic pool party in their honor. Before the final competition, a large crowd gathered to cheer the models on at a Red Carpet parade.
In the end, Savannah Lynx, representing New Jersey (a former Miss TEEN New Jersey USA) was chosen as the winner and was awarded a cash prize of $25,000. Rounding out the top five were runner up Jade Kelsall representing Nevada (a former Miss Nevada USA) ($10,000); Susanna Canzian in 3rd place representing Italy ($5000); 4th Place was Angelina Layton, 2014 Miss Utah USA ($3000); and in 5th Place was Michelle McKay, representing Ontario, Canada ($2000).
In other categories, the VENUS SWIMWEAR WINNER /best in swimsuit was Angelia Layton who received a Modeling Contract, and LUCY MILLER was the Winner of the Beautiful Heart Smile Award – Great Barrier Reef Australia, who walked away with $1000.
Angelia Layton
Lucy Miller
All contestants also won thousands of dollars worth of Venus Swim and Fashionwear / Glamboutique Jewelry / Photoshoot professional portfolio / and various other products for a total prize package of over $100,000.00
The next International Model Search is in five months, with the set date soon to be announced.
Courtesy of http://www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com