Shape Sanex Cover Look winner announced

27-year-old psychology graduate, Dominique de Villiers, has been announced as this year's Shape Sanex Cover Look winner. This Rondebosch beauty's passion for healthy living, enthusiastic spirit and modest approach to life secured her the judges' votes. Of the 350 entries received this year, Dominique best represented both the Shape and Sanex brand philosophies.

As a full-time mom, wife and part-time student, Dominique still finds time to exercise and is passionate about running, enjoys the gym, spinning and yoga. When she's not studying towards her second degree, a BSc in Occupational Therapy, Dominique relaxes with a good book, calligraphy and scrapbooking.

Says Shape publisher Elsa Carpenter-Frank: “Dominique's combined passion for exercise; healthy living, zest for life and unassuming attitude won us over. She's lovely to look at, but also intelligent, sincere and has a great sense of humour. She is the perfect role model for Shape readers.”

Sanex product manager, Justine King says: “Dominique's confidence and maturity shone through from the moment we met her. She has a great outlook on life, healthy skin and will make a fantastic ambassador for the Sanex brand.”

Now in its fourth year, the Shape Sanex Cover Look competition is open to all women who enjoy a healthy skin and subscribe to a balanced lifestyle. Judging took place at the luxurious Mandela Rhodes Place, a 5-star hotel in the heart of Cape Town, boasting spectacular views of the city and Table Mountain. Two days of intense judging included a fun urban challenge that tested each finalist both physically and mentally.

As South Africa's leading source of health and wellness info, Shape has teamed up with Sanex to look for a cover girl who embodies a healthy lifestyle - physically and emotionally. This competition is not only about looking good on the outside; the Cover Look winner has to quite literally live both the Shape and Sanex brands. She's the kind of role model you'd want your daughters to look up to: a woman who loves, celebrates family and friends, is passionate about her goals and looks as good as she feels.

Dominique will be featured on the June cover of Shape and receives a host of fabulous prizes including a holiday for two to exotic Pemba in Mozambique with Airlink and accommodation at the Rani Resorts' gorgeous Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa and beautiful Medjumbe Island Resort worth R50 000; hampers from Sanex and Nike; a 12-month subscription to Shape; and the possible opportunity to be a brand ambassador for Sanex.