Set to premiere on March 4 is the second season of Bravo's answer to the CW's America's Next Top Model.  Make Me A Supermodel is a reality show for both male and female aspiring models, hosted by supermodel Tyson Beckford and Australian supermodel Nicole Trunfio, who will be mentoring the male and female contestants respectively.  The reality show will also see a change in the panel of judges, including world-renowned designer Catherine Malandrino, model Jenny Shimizu, photographer Perou, and international model scout Marlon.

Just like its successful maiden run, Make Me a Supermodel will follow 16 contestants in their quest for $100,000 and the chance to become the next supermodel.  Read on to find out more about this season's batch of hopefuls.

Amanda, 21, Banks, Oregon. The single mom of one-year-old Hunter left small town Banks, Oregon after high school to venture into modeling in Asia. She now works in the health and wellness industry.

Branden, 18, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. This self-confessed ladies' man and mama's boy lives with his mother. He has worked with Image Modeling Development and is convinced that he can make it in this business.

Chris, 22, Libertyville, Illinois. A jack of all trades be it music, fashion, and design, he currently works at the Spanish clothing store Zara aside from his modeling jobs.

CJ, 18, San Ramon, California. This motorcycle stunt enthusiast currently lives with her boyfriend in San Ramona. The engineering student is signed up with Revolution management.

Colin, 21, Charlottesville, Virginia. This self-confessed geek during his early years has evolved to how he is now – tall, dark, and handsome. He says he is still a brainiac at heart, though.

Gabriel, 22, Charlotte, North Carolina. This current Belmont University student has stumbled upon modeling by accident during a convention.

Jonathan, 26, Southampton, UK. This father of one juggles his demanding schedule to still be able to model. English-born Jonathan has lived in Los Angeles for quite some time now.

Jordan, 21, San Antonio, Texas. This science major is out to prove that beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive as he plans to take up astronomy or computer science while walking for Gucci and Chanel.

Karen, 22, Ocean Springs, Missouri. Struggling to recover from a tragic family accident recently, this information systems management student is determined to lift her family's spirits up by winning this competition.

Ken, 24, Winterville, North Carolina. This full-time model said he moved to New York right after college to pursue what he really likes. He is also the lead singer of a rock band who is out to record their debut album.

Kerryn, 24, Russelville, Arkansas. Her first stint is with the Christian modeling school Excell Models in Little Rock. This self-confessed outdoors girl draws inspiration from her family.

Laury, 23, Miami, Florida. This music-lover came from a family of 11. She has modeled in Miami, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Madrid.

Mountaha, 23, Brazil. Moving to the United States from sunny Brazil seven years ago, this New York City resident now works at a clothing boutique in the West Village.

Salome, 19, Altamont, Tennessee. This self-confessed workaholic says she has worked since she was four, now putting in 70 hours a week to balance two part-time jobs.

Sandhurst, 22, Tobago. Born and raised in the small Caribbean island, he moved to Florida and eventually Philadelphia to study. He is also a classically trained dancer.

Shawn, 30, Seattle, Washington. This married man of seven years has studied acting at Seattle Central Community College considers his late brother as his biggest inspiration.

Catch Make Me A Supermodel as it premieres on Bravo, March 4 at 10pm.


-Glenn L. Diaz, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Bravo
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