By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

Baku has hosted the semi-final of the beauty contest Miss & Mister Turkvision Azerbaijan 2017.

The main aim of the project is to select best models that will represent Azerbaijan at various international competitions. The winners will be awarded with prizes.  

Following the first semi-final, 40 participants, including 14 men and women reached the final, Trend Life reported.

The jury members included head of school ST Models and project Miss and Mister Turkvision Azerbaijan 2017 Suleyman Tanahirli, head of the modeling Agency Venera Sama Hasanova, winner of "Eurovision 2011" Eldar Gasimov, winner of Miss and Mister Turkvision Azerbaijan 2016 Shovket Asadullayeva, winner of Best model of Azerbaijan 2004 Ilgar Aliyev, stylist Anar Agakishiev, designer Sako Abbasov, beautician Emilya Zahirova and business lady Ulker Jafarova. The project's directors are Javid Guliyev and Orkhan Takakhirli, general manager – Akber Mammadli.

The stunning show featured brilliant performance of Farid Mammadov`s group.

The gala evening was hosted by Umid Suleymanov.