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America’s Next Top Model: Where Are They Now?Page 2View Printable version of this article RNO:Are you still in contact with anyone from the show, contestants or judges? Shandi:I've kept in contact with Nigel Barker and a few of the girls from my season. I've also met and kept in contact with a couple of girls from seasons after mine. RNO:Is there any kind of advice you would give to girls who want to apply for the show, or hoping to start a modeling career? Shandi:I would say that if you want to be a model don't apply for the show. If you want to be a TV personality, then go for it! 
RNO:Is there anywhere in the near future people can expect to see you? Shandi:You know, I'm not really sure because I'm involved in so many things right now. Dj’ing, starting a t-shirt company, traveling. I'm super duper busy these days! Oh, and you can always catch me doing karaoke on a Monday night! RNO:Sounds good to me! I love me some karaoke! Thanks, Shandi! I couldn’t really find too much about Cycle 2’s winner, Yoanna House, but I did find out that she is signed with ING Modeling, and if you want to try and get a hold of her, be my guest! Here’s a link to her MySpace page. Cycle 3 Just like the Cycle 1 girls, I wasn’t able to get in touch with any of the Cycle 3 girls! I had limited contact with Amanda, Nicole, and Jennipher, but I never had the chance to interview them. Toccara didn’t express interest in speaking with me, so that’s that! I’m forever asked about Eva, and I was able to find some things about on her on Wikipedia (so take them as you will): She's appeared on the cover of Brides Noir, Women's Health and Fitness (May 2005), King magazine (June 2005), IONA (November 2005), and Essence magazine.Cycle 4
RealityNewsOnline: Since appearing on the show, what have you been doing in the modeling industry? What about in the entertainment industry as a whole? Brandy:I have been doing fashion shows, coordinating fashion shows, and most recently, I have been learning to sew in my fashion design classes. In the entertainment industry, I sing, so I also have been recording. RNO:The skills that you learned on the show -- do you find yourself using them in the "real world" or is it a lot different? Brandy:I really learned very few skills on the show. The funny thing is that until the real world hit me, I didn't know what I had to do. It was hard on the show, but the real world, and real people, are harsher than a reality show. RNO:Are you still in contact with anyone from the show, contestants or judges? Brandy:In the simplest of words, let me say no. RNO:Is there any kind of advice you would give to girls who want to apply for the show, or hoping to start a modeling career? Brandy:I would just say that you must crawl before you walk, so just because you make it to ANTM, that does not mean that you are an instant success once off of that show. The world comes at you harder, so push harder, and be stronger than what they expect. RNO:In reality, do you think being on the show hurt or helped your chances of starting a career in modeling? Do you think it set you up better as just being known as a TV personality? Brandy:I believe that it did both, hurt, and help my career. It hurt it because I have been type cast, and people are afraid to approach me when they see me, and it helped because people know me. They remember me, and yet and still love me, and I love them too. RNO:Is there anywhere in the near future people can expect to see you? Brandy:You can expect to see me everywhere. In fashion, as a model, a fashion designer, and stylist. And in the entertainment industry as a singer, dancer, poet, writer, and so much more. Holla back. Love ya. GOD BLESS!!! RNO: It was great catching up with you – thanks, Brandy!
RealityNewsOnline: Since appearing on the show, what have you been doing in the modeling industry? What about in the entertainment industry as a whole? Rebecca: Since appearing on the show, everything changed for the better. First of all, I got married to my best friend. He was so supportive; he agreed to move to New York so I could follow my dream while his life was put on hold. While in New York, I signed with VNY Model Management. Everyday I was pounding the pavement, realizing how true it was that it is certainly unglamorous. Along the way, I worked for Tommy Hilfiger, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Valentino, Escada, Teen Vogue, numerous shows at fashion week, and more. I have also appeared in Cycles 7 and 8 of ANTM as a guest star. RNO: The skills that you learned on the show – do you find yourself using them in the "real world" or is it a lot different? Rebecca: I did learn a few things on the show, the first is that I hate being followed by cameras 24 hours a day! I really appreciate my privacy. But seriously, the challenges we had on the show never applied in real life. Putting on evening make-up without a mirror or a changing race for a photo shoot were very extreme in my mind. I already knew professional behavior and how important first impressions were, so I feel I was well informed before filming. RNO: Are you still in contact with anyone from the show, contestants or judges? Rebecca: I still hear from a few people from the show, mainly when we get together for Top Model related reasons. I wish I was better at keeping in touch! I met a lot of really great people, girls from my cycle and other cycles, and also the crew. RNO: Is there any kind of advice you would give to girls who want to apply for the show, or hoping to start a modeling career? Rebecca: For any girls out there trying to break into modeling, I would like to pass on some advice. If you really believe in yourself, don't ever give up. I was turned down the first time I applied for Top Model after making it to the final 34 girls. Take the criticism you are given and turn it into a positive. And always be careful of the people you work with. There are a million scams and untrustworthy people. Trust your gut and bring someone with you if you are uncomfortable. RNO: In reality, do you think being on the show hurt or helped your chances of starting a career in modeling? Do you think it set you up better as just being known as a TV personality? Rebecca: After being on a reality TV show about modeling, I believe it both helped and hurt my career. I am easily recognized with people in the industry, which if they are a fan of the show, they get excited and want to book me. I have also encountered the opposite. Being recognized as a reality star and a client not wanting to be associated with the show. Either way, it was a choice I made and don't regret a thing. RNO: Is there anywhere in the near future people can expect to see you? Rebecca: I don't think there is anything of mine coming out any time soon. I have been back in Minnesota for awhile now and am starting to move forward in my life. I am actually on the other side of the spectrum and work booking models for Mercenary Models, a promotional modeling agency, I couldn't be happier with the direction my life has taken and will probably always continue to model! RNO:Rebecca, it’s always a pleasure speaking with you. Thanks so much!
RealityNewsOnline: Since appearing on the show, what have you been doing in the modeling industry? What about in the entertainment industry as a whole? Tatiana: Since appearing on the show I moved to NYC and participated in fashion week, and did a few bridal shows. After six months, I moved to Santa Monica, CA to further my career. I have been here doing a few projects. I am currently being built as the new face of Japan XE, a women’s clothing line attached to Japan XL. RNO: The skills that you learned on the show -- do you find yourself using them in the "real world" or is it a lot different? Tatiana: Before I was on the show, I had been modeling since I was 14 so I didn’t really learn any skills to say, but I did learn how to deal with criticism in a way that doesn’t hurt your self esteem, and because criticism is a huge part of the entertainment industry that is a very good skill to have. RNO: Are you still in contact with anyone from the show, contestants or judges? Tatiana: Nope. RNO: Is there any kind of advice you would give to girls who want to apply for the show, or hoping to start a modeling career? Tatiana: I want to say if you are going to apply for the show you need to be a very strong person! It is stressful and can be very difficult to handle. <--Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next-->View Printable version of this article |
The Cycle 4 girls were very kind to me, I have to admit! The first girl I had a chance to catch up with was Brandy, who you might remember as the girl with the big afro that was made by her mother. Tyra made her cut if off and rock the shaved look, then eliminated her because she felt Brandy was “angry.” Want to know what she is up to these days, and what she thought of her time on the show?
I don’t even think I need to remind people who Rebecca was from Cycle 4. Probably the best “looking” girl when it came to natural look, Rebecca is probably remembered the most as the girl who passed out during panel. It wasn’t anything too serious, and I had a chance to connect with Rebecca and reflect on what the show has done for her and what she has been up to!
Next up, I had a chance to catch up and chat with the hottie from Hawaii, Tatiana! She might have been laid back and reserved on the show, but Tatiana was more than happy to fill me in on what has been going on with her.
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