TEN finalists have been announced as a Hampshire model search hunts for future stars.

More than 280 people entered the competition that was launched earlier this summer to showcase talented models and wannabes in Eastleigh.

The Swan Shopping Centre launched its competition in May, with 66 contestants invited to the centre on July 4 to attend a casting session with a panel of judges from retail stores and marketing co-ordinators.

Out of those 66, just ten children and adults were chosen to go through to the next stage of the process; a professional photoshoot in Autumn.

The overall winner will be selected for a fashion shoot in London next spring with international photographer Lou Denim, who has snapped Robbie Williams and Rita Ora.

The winners have been chosen in the four different age categories, which range from four-six, seven-ten, 11-15 and 16 plus.

In the youngest category, Jaymie Leigh Norwell and Fenix Tudgman, both aged four, were selected, while William Fleming, nine and Casey Pinter, ten, were chosen from the second group.

Kit Barter, 13, and Farah Khan, 14, were selected for the 11-15 bracket, with four contestants selected for the oldest category.

Romy Simpkins, 23, Dean McBride, 22, Bradley Coole, 23, and Asha Nayaka, 42, were all chosen.

Samantha Woodbury, from the shopping centre said: “We would like to thank everyone who came down to take part in the competition.

“We were truly spoilt for choice but it was not just the great looks that impressed us. Without exception, every model in every age category was charming, polite and had so many extra talents, skills and interests.

“It was a real privilege to meet so many delightful people and we are so sorry we could not choose everyone.”

All of the finalists will return to the centre for a professional shoot later this year, receiving a portfolio of photos and featured in advertising campaigns, the website and Facebook page for the shopping centre.

One winner will be chosen after the fashion shoot to attend a London studio shoot where they will be styled and photographed by top industry professionals.