Chantal Jones, runner-up on
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9 in 2007, stripped down to her underwear last night, all in the name of charity. The 19-year-old reality TV star turned model graced the catwalk at Auckland Town Hall as part of the benefit for KidsCan, a national charity in New Zealand that aims to primarily provide raincoats, food and shoes for kids.
In addition to the former
America's Next Top Model contestant, Alt TV presenter Anna Fitzpatrick and Casey Green, who was cheered on by boyfriend Ali Williams, also took part in the lingerie extravaganza, which was attended by celebrities from the world of rugby, music and entertainment.
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The event, modeled after the Victoria's Secret Catwalk show, was presided over by Brooke Howard-Smith, a New Zealand broadcaster who is also the co-founder of Senate and England clothing skate brands.
A performance by
Dancing with the Stars contestant Miriama Smith, and DJ P-Money and rapper PNC, were also part of the night.
Following her stint on
America's Next Top Model, Jones has signed with Nous Model Management and the runway division of L.A. Models. Her credits include walking in runway shows in Austin, Texas, and in an Oscar De La Renta gown in an Oscar Fashion Preview. She has also modeled for Whitley Kros, Jenny Han, and Falguni & Shane Peacock in L.A. Fashion Week in and in the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Moreover, she has participated in
The Hills star
Lauren Conrad's debut collection fashion show and the Pussycat Dolls fashion show by Robin Antin during L.A. Fashion Week. Recently, Jones has been spotted modeling for Clandestine Industries Clothing in a Nordstorm mall, a line created by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy.
At present, Chantal is modeling in New Zealand where she is signed to Models & Talent in Auckland.
-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source:
stuff.co.nz
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