Ms Siti Nadiah Sapuan, 19, is a triple threat.

The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Simei student, who is studying sports management, beat 11 other finalists to win the Cleo Runway Search last Saturday.

The 1.71m tall aspiring-model was encouraged by her friend to sign up for the competition, which she hoped would give her more exposure and help boost her confidence.

She also recently won ITE-Carrie's Next Top Model Search 2012 at ITE College East and got into the top 25 of this year's The New Paper New Face.

The Cleo Runway Search is an island wide search for the next runway star - an initiative to promote local talent and kickstart the modelling career of a real-girl who has the looks, personality and tenacity to be a top model.

Last year's runway- search winner and some Cleo 50 eligible bachelors also joined the event, which was part of the Audi Fashion Festival.

As the winner this year, Siti will walk away with a one-year modelling contract with Carrie Models, $1,000 worth of products from Levi's, a $1,000 cash prize and a six-page fashion spread in Cleo.

Photos: SPH, Diva, Jack Goh