May 1, 2008
While fans of Tyson Beckford are waiting for the new season of Make Me A Supermodel to air, they can catch the supermodel turned actor in his new movie Hotel California, which will be released early this year.
The movie, which is currently shopping for a distributor, has been filmed throughout Los Angeles in early 2007. It is produced by Alliance Group Entertainment and is directed by first time director Geo Santini.
April 23, 2008
Real women have curves. This is what Make Me A Supermodel host Niki Taylor wants to convey in the new issue of Fitness magazine, which hit newsstands today. As someone who started modeling professionally at a very tender age, she has quickly become a millionaire and has established her own company in her teens. And after spending 19 years in the modeling circuit, Taylor has proved to be knowledgeable in her craft and has proved herself worthy of being called a supermodel.
"I was only 14 when I began modeling, and I was skinny too," Taylor said in the magazine. "I started working with a trainer at age 16 to help my body get more definition; I had my babies when I was 19. Now I'm in my 30s and I've got curves. So my body has gone through many changes. Yes, there is a lot of pressure from the industry, but I think women are prettiest when they look like women."
April 16, 2008
The United States version of Make Me A Supermodel will soon be airing in the United Kingdom through Living. The competitive reality series, which originated in Britain in 2005, has captivated various audiences in America and has earned strong ratings for Bravo.
"Living truly is the home of modeling on U.K. television as we know from the success of the Next Top Model brands on the channel,” Amy Barham, head of acquisitions for Virgin Television's Living and Virgin1 channels, said in a statement. "Make Me A Supermodel U.S. is a brand that will sit perfectly in Living's summertime schedule. It is sexy and controversial and there are not many shows that can be described as ‘a televised aphrodisiac'!"
April 9, 2008
Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel has finally crowned its winner in the form of Holly Kiser. But while her triumph on the competitive reality series paves the way for more exposure in the limelight and more opportunities in the catwalk, the 21-year-old native of the Appalachian Mountains doesn't seem to be keen on following the footsteps of some of the most notable names in the fashion industry.
“Well, I made it through week 12! It's been a long and hard 12 weeks, and I've had my ups and downs, but this experience has changed my life forever,” the newly crowned Make Me A Supermodel winner said.
April 7, 2008
Among the final four models who made to the finals on Make Me A Supermodel, Perry Ullmann was unfortunately the first model to be eliminated. However, over the course of the season, he really proved to be a versatile model, as well as a natural-born leader among the competitors on Make Me A Supermodel. This talented model excelled in almost every challenge, especially the ones involving acting.
Perry was also tangentially targeted by the tabloids when his girlfriend was alleged to have begun a relationship with Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend. Perry spoke to BuddyTV and made it clear that he and his girlfriend have worked through their struggles and are happy together. He also spoke about the appeal of acting versus modeling, and about how great it is to have gotten a modeling mentor in Tyson Beckford, "the biggest male supermodel that ever walked this planet." Below, you will find an audiofile and a complete transcript of the interview.
April 6, 2008
Ben DiChiara, the prison guard from Nashville, Tennessee, was arguably the most improved model on this first season of Make Me A Supermodel. He came into the competition with little experience, and lacked the ease and comfort being in front of the camera or walking down the runway that some of his competitors enjoyed. However, he quickly became a fan favorite and made it all the way to the final vote.
Ben spoke to BuddyTV and assured us that he and his wife, April, are doing great together, despite being apart for three months. He plans to head back to New York as soon as April graduates from college to get started on his dream of becoming a model. Below you will find an audiofile and a complete transcript of the interview.
April 6, 2008
Ronnie Kroell was the runner-up on Bravo's Make Me A Supermodel, right behind winner Holly Kiser. All season long, Ronnie was a strong contender, despite enduring the criticism that he is too all-American to be a high-fashion model. He was also one of the more entertaining models to watch on the show, establishing almost immediately his crush on fellow male model Ben DiChiara.
Ronnie spoke to BuddyTV about what it was like to be sequestered on the show for three months, and about his opinion of Make Me A Supermodel compared to that other modeling show on the CW. He talked about his crush on Ben that blossomed into a beautiful friendship, and he also revealed that his lifelong aspirations reach far beyond modeling, as he hopes to get more involved in politics and legislation. Below, you will find an audiofile and a complete transcript of the interview.
April 4, 2008
After 12 long weeks of "model boot camp," it was Holly Kiser who emerged the winner of Make Me A Supermodel last night. This 21-year-old model from southwest Virginia overcame many obstacles on her journey toward becoming a supermodel, including surviving a photoshoot with a giant snake in the middle of winter while afflicted with bronchitis. The only female in the final four, Holly proved that despite the criticism that she lacked a vibrant personality, she really made a connection with Make Me A Supermodel viewers who buoyed her toward victory.
Holly spoke to BuddyTV today and talked about how it feels to be a supermodel, about the best moments on the show and what it was like working with Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford. Below, you will find an audiofile and a complete transcript of the interview.