BULVERDE, Texas -- A Bulverde teen has been selected as the winner of the 2010 June ELLEgirl Model Search.
Kristen Ottea, 18, was selected from hundreds of monthly entrants and is now in the running for the ELLEgirl Model of the year.
"I'm so happy that I was chosen out of all of the beautiful young ladies," Ottea said. "I'm very excited to see what may come of this opportunity."
As the winner, Ottea will be receiving a "Career Jump Start Package" that will include a trip to New York, meetings with top modeling agencies and New York City clients, a photo shoot with celebrity photographer Francis Hills, celebrity makeup artist Chris Baglien, and stylist Martha Birdsong.
"Kristen has a great look that our judges really liked, "said Mindy DiCrosta, President. "We can't wait to meet her in NYC at the end of August for her photo shoot and other prizes!"
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