VANESSA Raw has top prizes in her sights after winning the regional heat of an optician's competition.
The 18-year-old, from Durham, won the north of England title in the Specsavers Look of 2002 competition. She goes through to the national final, in London, on December 3. It will be hosted by television presenter Tim Vincent and judged by representatives from the Model Plan agency, Hollyoaks actresses Elize du Toit (Izzy), Lisa Kay (Anna) and Sarah Dunn (Mandy), and fashion journalists. The winner gets a year's modelling contract with Model Plan, a two-week Caribbean holiday, £250 spending money and a selection of Almay cosmetics.
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