On the runway during the Teenage Mission: Gorgeous You Finals.

I came to know about the competition after their auditions were over through a friend, and decided to try my luck by sending them an email submission. It was quite a long while before I got a reply and oh boy, how happy was I to find out that I was selected to be part of their 23 finalists!

Selfie on the day of the Teenage Mission: Gorgeous You magazine shoot.

We were called down for a series of photo shoots at Key Editions, but not before getting our hair styled at one of their partnering salons. We had our make-up done first before proceeding to their wardrobe room to get our outfits. I only borrowed a shirt and an accessory to complement the outfit that I already had. I was grouped together with two other female finalists and was brought to the site of our magazine photo shoot. While at it, I took a selfie that I would later submit for one of the competition's subsidiary awards, SelfieKing. Photos taken from the day's shoot were published in the September 2014 Issue of Teenage Magazine… So, get a copy if you haven't yet already!

Selfie on the day of the Teenage Mission: Gorgeous You Finals.

A wefie before we hit the runway.

On the runway during the first segment.

On the runway during the second segment.

It was an expeditious day on the Finals. We reported pretty early to rehearse for the show from scratch with the Teenage crew. We were divided into 5 groups for both segments of the show and I fell into the middle one, which I was a little nervous for as we had to walk solo. After hours of practice, we went for a quick lunch break before changing into our outfits for the first half of the finals and started on preparations. That took a while for me, because well, I pay excessive attention to my hair. We were escorted backstage to kick-start the show soon after, but not before I took a selfie, of course. I did make a ton of mistakes with my runway walk, missing cues and posing awkwardly, but I was glad that my group did well overall. There was chaos backstage during the intermission. Everyone was speedily changing into their second attire and the Teenage crew were running errands all over. Yet still I stand in the changing room, missing my pair of shorts that I left back in the preparation room… Story of my life, really. I was so helpless. A crew member had to run back to search for it on my behalf but time waits for no man.

The show resumed. I had no choice but to put on the same pair of pants I wore for the earlier segment and worked with it. Although my choreography was spot on this time around, I didn't feel all that confident. The whole outfit was a mess. After the final segment, we went backstage and anxiously waited for the announcement of the Top 10. I wasn't expecting myself to be chosen, but my heart still did sank when my name was not called for.

Recipients of the Teenage Choice Award.

After the final leg of the show, all finalists were called up on stage for the crowning of the 2 winners of the competition. It was then the subsidiary awards were given. I am truly honoured and humbled to have been chosen to receive the Teenage Choice award.

Group photo after Teenage Mission: Gorgeous You Finals.

The whole experience was such a thrilling and delightful one. I've gained much valuable exposure and met many new talented friends, one of whom I'm currently working on a mini production with, but I'll save that for a later time. I would like to thank the entire Teenage team for their hospitality and capability in making Teenage Mission: Gorgeous You 2014 such an enjoyable and successful event. And of course, all my lovely family and friends who came down to support me during the Finals and relentlessly helped by liking my SelfieKing photo entry!