The Sunsilk 'Life Can't Wait' show was the talk of the town, because it put models up as entertainers as they tried to emulate two of the most iconic women of the 20th century. It was a glamourous game of let's pretend and it looked like the models had a lot of fun doing it. But some of them got the vibe of the women while others didn't and long after the show is over, we're taking a look at who did what... for the heck of it!

Tooba Siddiqui was the undisputed star of the show as Marilyn Monroe. She was the more difficult icon to emulate because that is not an era most models got. But Tooba, gyrating coquettishly to the strains of 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend' could have played Marilyn's role in Some Like It Hot! She was that confident, that dazzling and did it with that breathless air of whimsy that was so typical of Marilyn's act. The dress by Kamiar Rokni was spot on and Tooba dazzled the audience so much that by the time Iman walked out, no one was really impressed. After all, how can a walk down the catwalk compete with a powerhouse parody of the most famous sex symbol ever!

Sanam Agha is the one who truly got Madonna and she loved it! She says: "It's not everyday that one gets to be Madonna. One needs to look the part for a good performance. The hair and make up and clothes were absolutely fabulous and I got to keep the jeans. The dance routines were taken from the videos and I got just one night to rehearse. I had my head down when I came on stage, I couldn't see the crowd and when I looked up they started hooting. It felt good. Someone even asked me if I had bribed the audience for cheering for me. Theatrical performances like these happen all around the world and when I saw some in UK I used to wonder why stuff like this never happened in our country. Dancing to Indian songs on ramp is one thing and performing is another. It's a good direction that the fashion industry is getting into. I'm especially thrilled because I'm about to launch my fashion line."

The only Marilyn who impressed after Tooba was Fia who feels that it is important that different kinds of shows are done in Pakistan. "Being Marilyn Monroe wasn't easy. She is a huge icon. Copying her was difficult. I think it would have looked better if I had more time to rehearse. Since I have taught Bollywood dances in Berlin, Germany and I am acting and hosting shows, it wasn't all that bad and I had fun. The concept of bringing in theatrical performances in fashion is new here and but it is definitely a positive direction. This has added a new dimension to modeling."

Annie looked lovely as she danced to 'Lucky Star' but that sweetness doesn't go too well with Madonna, who is ultimately all about attitude. Even when the Material Girl smiles, it's a knowing look that goes with it. Annie has too much of a twinkle in her eye, but hey, that's just her!

Fayezah Ansari got the attitude down pat when it came to doing Vogue in a power suit. Where she missed out was in the dance department. Annie was better there. However, both of them were fun to watch.

– Photos by
Tapu Javeri