Singtel Grid Girls 2011

Host Paul Foster talking to the girls before announcing the winner. (Yahoo! photo)

The girls smile while waiting for the announcement of the winner. (Yahoo! photo)

A light-hearted moment between Paul and the girls. (Yahoo! photo)

Exchanging words of encouragement before the winner is announced. (Yahoo! photo)

Cameras surrounding the girls. (Yahoo! photo)

A moment before prizes were given out. (Yahoo! photo)

Deborah Heng, 20, winning the special prize, and walking away with a 32-inch TV. (Yahoo! photo)

Tabitha Loke, 19, winning the special prize, and walking away with a 32-inch TV. (Yahoo! photo)

Khoo Shu Yun, the oldest contestant at 25, wins third place and a cash prize of $3,000. (Yahoo! photo)

Deborah happy to win her special prize. (Yahoo! photo)

Nadiah Binte Mohamed Halim, 20, earns second place and $5,000 in cash. (Yahoo! photo)

Mio Lin is crowned the 2011 Singtel Grid Girl, beating 12 other finalists. She will represent Singapore at front of the starting grid on race day. (Yahoo! photo)

Mio, a Singapore Permanent Resident from Taiwan, wins $10,000 in cash as the winner. (Yahoo! photo)

The girls comfort Mio as she tears up. (Yahoo! photo)

The top 3 Singtel Grid Girls (from right): Shu Yun, Mio, and Nadiah. (Yahoo! photo)

The top 3 Singtel Grid Girls (from right): Shu Yun, Mio, and Nadiah. (Yahoo! photo)

The girls pose for the cameras at Tampines Mall. (Yahoo! photo)

Paul Foster with Shu Yun and Mio at his side. (Yahoo! photo)

Shu Yun (L), Mio and Nadiah in their moment of glory. (Yahoo! photo)

Nadiah being interviewed by Paul Foster. (Yahoo! photo)

Paul Foster interviews Mio and asks her about her experience. (Yahoo! photo)

The girls prepare to go off stage. (Yahoo! photo)

Last moments for the camera. (Yahoo! photo)