Keisha Shakespeare-Blackmore, Staff Reporter

Fashion Face winner 13-year-old Shermonique Ivey.

The world is at her feet and she's not even old enough to drive.

Thirteen-year-old Shermonique Ivey, 'the baby' of the Pulse Caribbean Model Search competition, walked away with the title of Jamaica Fashion Model last week Sunday, at the Hilton Kingston hotel.

The competition began with a bang. The models came out on the runway sporting Jamaican flag-inspired costumes and Rasta colours. Female contestants were clad in little sexy shorts and tank tops, while the males showed off their masculine charms in baggy jeans and T-shirts. They also showed some dance moves and as they did their 'thing' the crowd got wild.

'To di Wurl'

The night continued on a high note as the contestants showcased pieces from Lubica, Mutamba, Keneea Linton, Barry Moncrieffe, Minka and Biggy. There were also performances from former model D'Angel, among others. While Elephant Man performed, it was obvious that the head of the European Union delegation to Jamaica, Marco Mazzocchi-Alemanni did not understand much of what the DJ was saying, but he seemed to be having a good time nonetheless. Dr Carolyn Cooper too enjoyed herself as she was spotted doing the dance, 'To di Wurl'.

The competition saw 47 contestants in the Jamaica Fashion Model segment; 12 in the petite, and 12 were in the Male Face of Jamaica segment.

Michaela Ramlal won the title of Jamaica Petite Model, Andre Swaby was dubbed Male Face of Jamaica and Shermonique Ivey emerged Miss Jamaica Fashion Model. Also, 25 females from the fashion model search on will go on to compete in the Television show to be aired on CVM-TV.

A Pulse International Caribbean Model Search hopeful struts her stuff.- photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

The trademark red, green and gold Rasta colours are always eye catching.