Supermodel of the World (''Ford Supermodel of the Year'', formerly ''Face of the 80s'') is an international modeling contest established by

Eileen Ford Eileen ( or ) is an Irish feminine given name anglicised from Eibhlín and may refer to: People Artists * Eileen Agar (1899–1991), British Surrealist painter and photographer *Eileen Fisher (born 1950), clothing retailer and designer * Eilee ...

in 1980. The contest showcases young fashion model entrants from over 50 countries in order to discover new talent for the fashion industry. The winner of the international final event receives a $250,000 modeling contract with

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. The two runners up receive contracts of $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.

Titleholders

* No event was held in 2003.

Notable participants

Notable participants that did not win the contest were

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, Chanel Iman,

Kendra Spears Princess Salwa Aga Khan (née Kendra Irene Spears; born August 5, 1988) is an American fashion model. She began her modelling career in 2008, participating in the Ford Models Supermodel of the World and walking in New York Fashion Week. She has ...

Marie-Christine Gessinger Marie-Christine Gessinger (1992 – 3 March 2010) was an Austrian fashion model active from late 2000s to early 2010s before dying in a car accident at the age of 17. Born in Lower Austria, Gessinger began modeling after taking part in Ford's Sup ...

, Nadege Herrera, Magdalena Fiolka, Charo Ronquillo, Magdalena Wróbel, Liliane Ferrarezi,

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Bianca Chiminello Bianca Chiminello (born 1976) is an Australian model and actress best known for her role as Jenavian Charto on the television series ''Farscape''. She is also known for her role in David Fincher's '' The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'', sta ...

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Caron Bernstein Caron Bernstein (born 16 August 1970) is a South African model, actress and singer. Biography Caron Bernstein was born in Johannesburg. She majored in painting while studying at the School of the Arts in Johannesburg. At the age of fourteen ...

Zana Krasniqi Zana Krasniqi (born September 17, 1988 in Pristina) is a Kosovar fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Kosovo 2008. She represented Kosovo for the first time in Miss Universe and placed in the Top 10 of the Miss Un ...

Paloma Lago Paloma Pérez-Lago González (born 22 May 1967 in Ferrol) is a Spanish model and television presenter. References External links *Official web site (in Spanish) 1967 births Living people People from Galicia (Spain) People from Ferro ...

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Elsa Benítez Elsa Benítez Yáñez (; born December 8, 1977) is a Mexican model and television presenter, perhaps best known for her appearances in the '' Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue'', including her appearance on the cover in 2001. Career Benítez b ...

Keity Mendieta Keity Drennan Britton (born 24 July 1990) is a Panamanian model and beauty pageant titleholder who the winner of the Miss Panamá 2011, Miss International Panamá 2011 and Miss Panamá 2016 title. She also participated in Miss Panamá 2011 where ...

Nicole Trunfio Nicole Trunfio (born 16 March 1986) is an Australian model. Early life Trunfio was born on 16 March 1986 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia to father, Giuseppe and mother, Kim. She is the youngest of three siblings. Her father was of Ital ...

, Shiraz Tal, Michelle Behennah,

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, Michelle Robles and

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Hosts

*1982 -

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*1990 - Christie Brinkley *1992 -

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*1993 - Walt Willey, Rachel Hunter *1996 -

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*2004 -

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References

External links

Official website

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Titleholders

Notable participants

Hosts

See also

References

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