Fifteen-year-old Raissa, of Żurrieq, was crowned winner of the Nestlé Fitness Virtual Model contest.

The event, held in collaboration between XFM radio and Nestlé Malta, saw 12 finalists competing for the award. The winner, who is 173 cm tall, won a trip for two to Barcelona and the opportunity to grace the cover of Pink Magazine and feature in the fashion story.

The finalists were chosen from among hundreds of young hopefuls. The finalists entered the second phase of the contest consisting of a five-day photo shoot in 24 locations across Malta and Gozo involving a fashion team headed by professional photographer Alexandra Pace.XFM listeners could see the 12 finalists on the station's website www.xfmvirtualmodel.com and vote for their favourite model via SMS.

Raissa was selected by the votes of the public received via SMS as well as by a panel of judges present on the final night.

Entertainment was provided by XFM's 2007 Virtual Rockstar winner Slur, Nicki Gravino, Bitterside, Beige, Eve Ransom and the debut of the new all girl band Vieve.

The event was held at the Corinthia San Ġorġ Hotel.

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