Solo Model Search 2010

Join the Solo Model Search 2010 and get to win 20,000 pesos in cash and 15,000 worth of GCs from Solo. Similar to last year's model search, Solo now launched this year's model search with the theme "Slice of Life" with the works of cartoonist Larry Alcala.

There is also a category for photographer / digital artist with a cash prize of 10,000 pesos and 15,000 worth of GCs at stake.

This contest is open to males or females at least 18 years and residing in the Philippines.

Contest Mechanics and guidelines:

* Male or Female, at least 18 years old, residing in the Philippines
* Contestant can be an individual or a team which consists of a model and a graphic artist/photographer.
* Doesn’t have a modeling contract/endorsement contract with a clothing line or competing label.
* Submitted images should follow the specifications below:

- 450 x 573 pixels
- at least 72 DPI resolution
- JPEG file

* Entries must be submitted between August 22, 2010 to October 31, 2010. Voting ends November 15.


RULES AND REGULATIONS:

PHOTO SET UP

* Buy any Larry Alcala apparel from SOLO.
* Complete the registration form at www.solo.com.ph/modelsearch/user/register
* Wear the Larry Alcala garment in your photo entry.
* You may mix other pieces of clothing, but no apparent/visible/noticeable branding of other labels.
* Innovation/Alteration is allowed but the majority of the print should stay intact.
* Props to show personality is allowed.
* Full face of the model should be visible.
* Be creative. Model is encouraged to showcase his/her modeling talent.

DESIGNING

* One or several of the supplied design element from the vectors packet which can be download from the Mechanics page may be part of your submission.
* Embed the Solo logo in your entry.
* All Larry Alcala vectors, images and design elements may NOT be used outside this contest.

VOTING

* Anyone who registers in the website may vote.

* Criteria

Voter’s choice - 35%
Solo’s choice - 65%
Being Photogenic - 40%
Creativity & Styling - 15%
Layout - 10%

* Voters may leave comments for each entry, but will be subject to approval by web manager. Derogatory remarks are not allowed.
* Deadline for submission of entries is on October 31, 2010; Voting ends November 15.

WINNERS

* Winning submission will be featured in Solo in-store wall photos nationwide and on the Solo website in 2011.
* Winning photos may also be used in other marketing materials.
* Winning models may be asked to do a separate photoshoot.
* Winning Categories:

-Model for Winning Male Photo Entry.
-Photographer/Graphic Artist for Winning Male Photo Entry.
-Model for winning Female Photo Entry
-Photographer/Graphic Artist for Winning Female Photo Entry.

* Both Model winners will receive P 20,000 in cash and P 15,000 Solo Gift Cerfticates each and both Graphic Artist/Photographer winners will receive P 10,000 cash and P 15,000 Solo Gift Cerfticates. Should an individual wins, he/she will receive both prizes for winning model and winning graphic artist/photographer.
* Entries not complying with the contest rules are subject to disqualification without prior warning.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 4285 Series of 2010

Personal Note: Check out last year's gallery of the Solo online Poster Making Contest - Discover You. It has a similar format to this contest.

Here are last year's winning entries for female category and male category.

This contest has a comment box for other users to place their comments. As you will notice from last year's contest, there are a lot of negative comments placed even on the winners' entries. If you plan to join this contest, for sure you will receive negative or derogatory statements specially if they find your entry appealing. Ignore these haters (losers) because other people's negative comments are not part of the contest criteria.

For more information or inquiries about this contest, you may visit the Solo Online website or at the Solo Facebook fan page.