July 28, 2008
The wait is over for the nationwide contestant search for the second season for Make Me A Supermodel. As mentioned previously, Bravo will be bringing back the modeling competition series for yet another run in 2009. In line with this announcement, the network is presently on the lookout for beautiful and talented men and women who will be selected to compete for a chance to launch their modeling career in the hopes of becoming the next big supermodel.
Based on the U.K. reality series of the same name, Make Me A Supermodel follows aspiring models as they live together in New York City, while they explore friendships and undergo a string of creative challenges intended to test their professional modeling potential. The show is hosted by supermodels Tyson Beckford and Niki Taylor.
July 20, 2008
Though Bravo will be losing Project Runway to Lifetime after the current season ends, the network still has a huge arsenal of reality shows on tap for the next year, including several new and returning competition series.
Among the new entries are two new seasons of Top Chef, four different incarnations of the Real Housewives franchise, two new competition reality shows and sophomore seasons of two Bravo reality shows.
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.