Elaine Caruana, 23, of Żejtun died instantly when the car she was driving on the outskirts of her hometown was involved in a violent crash with a bus at about noon yesterday.
The head-on collision took place as the car, a Citroen, and the bus were travelling in opposite directions along November 25 Avenue, the main road leading into and out of Żejtun.
Ms Caruana worked as a machine operator at ST Microelectronics.
The driver of the bus, who was injured, was treated also for shock.
The road was closed to traffic for a while after the crash.
Ms Caruana, who was also a model, used to take part in One TV's fashion programme Look and was looking forward to participate in Miss Fashion TV on April 30.
Magistrate Joseph Apap Bologna opened an inquiry as police investigations continue.