Starting on Wednesday, March 2, the race is on to see what aspiring beauty will take the crown as “America’s Next Top Model.” On Monday (Feb. 7), UPN unveiled the names of the 14 ladies who are in the running to follow in the footsteps of “Top Model 3” winner Eva Pigford.
The 14 candidates feature three women from California and another trio from Florida. The oldest contestant, Brita, is 25, while Tatiana is the junior model at 18. Given their youth, the women have somewhat limited career experiences. The new crop of wannabe lovelies is led four waitresses, one restaurant hostesses and three students. However, there may be intrigue from Lluvy, perhaps the country’s most attractive janitor, and Michelle, who is described only as a wrestler.
As with the show’s popular first three installments, the 14 women will learn the skills necessary to become a model, while living together and being monitored by cameras 24-hours-a-day. Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander return as mentors, while Janice Dickinson, Nigel Barker and Nole Marin are back as judges.
Here’s the skinny (but not too-skinny) on this season’s contestants:
Name: Brandy
Occupation: Cosmetology student
Age: 20
Hometown: Houston
Name: Brita
Occupation: Waitress
Age: 25
Hometown: La Canada, Calif.
Name: Brittney
Occupation: Elementary school instructional aide
Age: 22
Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
Name: Christina
Occupation: Fashion marketing student
Age: 24
Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
Name: Kahlen
Occupation: Restaurant hostess
Age: 21
Hometown: Broken Arrow, Okla.
Name: Keenyah
Occupation: Student
Age: 19
Hometown: Compton, Calif.
Name: Lluvy
Occupation: Janitor
Age: 21
Hometown: Modesto, Calif.
Name: Michelle
Occupation: Wrestler
Age: 19
Hometown: Terre Haute, Ind.
Name: Naima
Occupation: Coffee shop waitress
Age: 20
Hometown: Detroit
Name: Noelle
Occupation: Realtor’s assistant
Age: 20
Hometown: Reno, Nev.
Name: Rebecca
Occupation: Former flight attendant
Age: 22
Hometown: Minneapolis
Name: Sarah
Occupation: Waitress
Age: 22
Hometown: Baltimore
Name: Tatiana
Occupation: Waitress
Age: 18
Hometown: Maui, Hawaii
Name: Tiffany
Occupation: Mother
Age: 22
Hometown: Miami
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