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First look: The new LFW model brigade

Last updated on: August 07, 2009 

Who are the new faces set to debut on the Lakme Fashion Week ramp this season? The auditions have seen 15 young aspiring models shortlisted for the showings. Here's a first look at some of the newbies.

Nicole Faria

This 5'8" dusky beauty hails from Delhi -- and she sure can work a bikini!

Anderson S

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The hunky Brazilian is a towering 6'1" tall and is sure to have the ladies in attendance swooning!

Alina Galushka

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Ukrainian Alina is 5'10", currently based in Delhi and expects to sizzle in Mumbai this season.

Sunny Kamble

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Sunny is a Mumbaiite and has a well-chiselled, 6' bod -- just what the doctor ordered!

Karishma Tanna

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From Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to ramp modelling, 5'10" television actress Karishma Tanna will be making her debut on the catwalk too.

Pravesh Rana

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Say hello to Mr India 2008. The 6'2" looker also walked away with three of the most coveted titles at the pageant -- Mr Best Body, Mr Talented and Mr Groovy Voice.

Mirjana Bozovic

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Mirjana is also a beauty pageant winner -- the 5'11.5" Serbian stunner represented her country at the Miss World 2007 contest.

Bharat Arora

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Mumbai-based Bharat has enjoyed acting stints in daytime soaps like Kahin Toh Hoga and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and has also endorsed popular brands like Hutch and Mountain Dew. At 6'2.5", he has also modelled for prominent Indian designers, but will be seen at the LFW for the first time.

Lidia Souza

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Yet another Brazilian import, Lidia is 5'7.5" tall and exudes a very waif-like, innocent appeal.

Siddharth Rawal

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Mumbai boy Siddharth, on the other hand, is a 6' certified bad boy if his pics are anything to go by!

Poppy Jabbal

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One of the Gladrags MegaModel 2009 contestants, pretty Poppy is 5'9" and also hails from Mumbai.

Sangram

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And finally, we have Delhiite Sangram rounding off the list -- looks like his 6'1.5" frame gets quite a lot of workouts!

Stay tuned in to Fashion Week coverage right here and see how the newcomers make out on the catwalk this season!