June 5, 2008
It’s amazing how reality shows can launch one’s career several ways possible. Getting your name into national television airwaves can help you gain more exposure and land more projects. Same goes for America’s Next Top Model season 3 contender Yaya DeCosta, who was reportedly pursuing an acting gig earlier this year. In April, Soaps.com reported that Yaya took the role of Angie Hubbard’s adopted daughter, Cassandra, in the daytime soap opera All My Children. Before her soap opera acting gig, thought, Yaya has worked on television shows such as Eve, Racing for Time and Take the Lead. She also worked on the big screen project, The Shanghai Hotel, which will be released later this year.
Now, another America’s Next Top Model contender has stepped into the scripted world with another daytime soap opera.
June 3, 2008
On the previous season of America’s Next Top Model, we saw plus-sized model Whitney Thompson battle it out with runner up Anya Kop, who eventually lost the title to the 20-year-old from Florida. Five years ago, Whitney began a modeling career locally, but never landed any major gigs. After being pushed by her family and peers to join the reality search for aspiring models, she auditioned and landed a spot in the finals of the tenth season of America’s Next Top Model.
Whitney recently talked to the L.A. Times to speak about her experiences on the show and how she dealt with being the only plus-sized model in the competition. She said that her weight was “an issue a lot because the clothes didn't fit me ever, which they don't show on camera because I didn't make it an issue.”
June 1, 2008
Last month, Whitney Thompson became America’s Next Top Model’s first full figured model to win the show. She began her modeling career at age 15 in Florida but was never able to find commercial success because of her size. Whitney had her ups and downs throughout the season but always prevailed, in even her darkest moments. Up against Anya, a consistently strong model, in the final two, it was Whitney who became the last woman standing. She is featured in the July issue of Seventeen magazine and is preparing to kick her career into gear. As a plus size model, how will Whitney fare in the harsh world of fashion? Let’s take a look.
May 29, 2008
If there’s one thing you don’t want to do to Tyra Banks, it’s underestimate her. From the minute she became a model, Banks always felt that she had to prove herself and rise above stereotypes and assumptions. She recently landed on the cover of New York Times magazine, for branding herself and getting on her way to becoming the next Oprah or Martha. In the interview, on stands now, she opened up about growing up in the spotlight, making time for herself amidst a hectic schedule, and how she deals with media backlash.
May 22, 2008
Fatima Siad came into cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model with a bang. From the minute she arrived, she butted heads with the other models. She was always one to speak her mind and was always up front and honest about how she felt. Tyra Banks was a fan of Fatima throughout the season and brought her all the way to the final 3. Today, she spoke to BuddyTV in an exclusive interview about her traumatic past, her disagreements with the other girls, and her passion for modeling.
Below, you will find the complete transcript and mp3 of the interview.
May 20, 2008
It seemed that Anya Kop was guaranteed to win cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model when she made it to final 3. She had won several challenges during the season and never landed in the bottom two. Yet, it was Whitney Thompson, not Anya, who ended up winning the title of Top Model. Instead of being bitter or upset, Anya was ecstatic for Whitney and the two have remained close friends. Anya spoke to BuddyTV in an exclusive interview about her fellow competitors, why she thinks she lost, and what life holds for her post-Top Model.
Below, you will find the complete transcript and mp3 of the interview.
May 17, 2008
It seemed that every fan of America’s Next Top Model was convinced that Anya Kop would be crowned the cycle 10 winner this past Wednesday night. Yet, it was full figured model Whitney Thompson who ended up taking home the crown. Perhaps it was the way the show was edited but the race between Whitney and Anya was a lot closer than one may think. The two were equal on many levels but Whitney had Anya beat in one area that the judges just couldn't ignore. Here's a look back at Anya's and Whitney's Top Model moments and see why Whitney was crowned the winner.
May 16, 2008
Whitney Thompson has made Top Model history. She is the first full figured winner in the show's history. Despite landing in the bottom two several times, she picked herself up when she fell and continued on in the competition. Her strong runway walk, confident commercials, and beautiful pictures carried her all the way to the finale, where she prevailed over Anya Kop. Today, Whitney took time out of her busy schedule to talk to BuddyTV about her win, how she plans on surviving in the modeling world, and how she really feels about her fellow contestants.
Below, you will find the complete mp3 and transcript of the interview.