HCM CITY (VNS) — A Vietnamese newspaper is relaunching a pageant competition for aspiring models after a six year hiatus.

Phu Nu Viet Nam (Viet Nam's Women) newspaper has announced that Miss Photo 2012 is now underway, and contestants participating in the on-line competition can receive votes at the website www.missphotovietnam.com. The final round will be held in HCM City in December.

The winner of the crown and two runners-up will receive prize money and gifts. Other titles will also be awarded at the ceremony, including Miss Talent and Miss Friendship. There will also be a prize for the photographers who take the best pictures of the models.-VNS