Liza Varma’s Global Model Icon Press Conference at MSC Cruise Office, Mumbai

Mumbai : The leading cruise company in the world, MSC Cruises, is pleased to announce the start of Global Model Icon, a worldwide search for the top Indian models. Attendees included professionals in the fashion business, members of the media, and style aficionados who gathered at Mumbai’s MSC House for the event.

Together with Rashmi Shenoy, Divisional Manager, MSC Cruises India, Kiran Phadnis, Founder Director of Kuckoo Tales, has been instrumental in bringing MSC Cruise to collaborate with this major premiere Model Hunt. Ujjwala Raut, a supermodel, was there to show her support, as was Shri Charan, an actor and the founder of Viktor Entertainments and SMOTT, who will serve on the Grand Finale Jury. The conference was used to publicise the tournament and the fact that it will be conducted aboard a cruise ship for the first time.

Owner and founder of “Global Model Icon” Liza Varma said, “My vision has been to take Indian Fashion and Model Talent Go Global and create a platform for Indian-origin next-generation females from across the Globe to be successfully launched in the media, fashion, and beauty industry.” Several Miss India winners and many supermodels have benefited from my expertise in grooming and training. Now is the perfect time for me to put my knowledge and skills to use by organising a one-of-a-kind event that will seek out the most promising young Indian performers from all over the world and give them a shot at international fame.

On the other hand, Kiran Phadnis has said, “As an Events firm having done public, cultural, and corporate events in the past, we are now pleased to be going into fashion. Aspiring models of Indian descent from all over the globe will be able to participate in this first-of-its-kind MODEL HUNT CONTEST, which will be watched by an audience of over 7,000 people out at sea. As the global fashion industry’s epicentre, Europe presents a fantastic opportunity for designers and jewellers to promote their wares to a wide audience. It would be a unique and fascinating opportunity for those who took part.

According to Rashmi Shenoy, the first-ever exciting and glamorous model search will be held on a Luxury Cruise in the Mediterranean Seas, welcoming hopefuls from all over the globe with a love of fashion and an eye on preserving the planet.

During the conference, the organizers also highlighted the several segments evenly spread out over the duration of the cruise for the esteemed Jurors to shortlist the contestants on various parameters. Various titles shall be conferred to the winners, including – Iconic Beautiful Eyes, Iconic Beautiful Smile, Iconic Talent, Iconic Catwalk, Iconic Body Beautiful, Iconic Photogenic Face, and more. On D-day, when the grand finale takes place, contestants shall grace the stage with the epitome of elegance and opulence, dressed by reputed designers. The Model Hunt Contest will be the culmination of various facets of Indian beauty from across the seven seas on one stage. Surrounded by the beauty of the sea, under the radiance of moonlight, and shining stars, the event shall be spectacular and eye-catching for the viewers.

For all 7 days, there would be a Fashion Bazar in the Cruise Shopping Arcade for the participating Fashion,  Jewelry or accessory designers to showcase their products

The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the competition and to interact with the organizers. For more information and contact about the Miss Ocean Spirit Global Model Icon competition, please visit,

•         Website: www.globalmodelicon.com
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