MANILA, Philippines - Launching its first-ever college edition, 13 ladies aged 18 to 23 will battle it out to earn the title of America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) and compete for a career-launching prize package. With a fashion feature in a top magazine and $100,000 cash and a modeling contract up for grabs, who has it in them to be top of their class? America’s Next Top Model Cycle 19 premieres tomorrow, Aug. 29 on etc.
Joining host and show creator, Tyra Banks (photo), the latest season will have famed stylist Johnny Wujek as photo shoot creative consultant and choreographer to the stars Jonté as the girls’ movement mentor. The show is also introducing its first-ever social media correspondent, top Filipino fashion blogger Bryanboy.
Judging the girls each week are Tyra, PR maven Kelly Cutrone and international supermodel Rob Evans. Another reason to be excited for this season is the addition of a new judge — the public. Yes, in the new cycle, viewers get a voice in who stays and who goes in the competition as they vote online for their favorite contestants. Their votes also offer a new twist to the show as it will allow an eliminated model the chance to return to the competition as fans vote to put their favorites back in the running.
Who will make the grade? Find out.