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Top Model
''Top Model'', also called ''Next Top Model'', is a fashion-themed reality television show format produced in many countries throughout the world and seen in over 120 countries producing over 200 seasons (referred to as "cycles"). The show takes the form of a modeling competition whose winners typically receive a contract with a major modeling agency and a cover shoot and fashion photo spread in a fashion magazine. The format was created by Tyra Banks for the original series, ''America's Next Top Model'', which first aired in 2003 and was produced by Ken Mok's 10 by 10 Entertainment.Manuel Castells ''Communication Power'' Page 1568 2009 "And, while not officially a Top Model franchise, an Afghani local TV station made headlines in the Fall of 2007 when it launched its own low-budget take on the format." Format description Contestants Each cycle of the show consists of 6–40 episodes and begins with 9–51 contestants. In each episode one contestant is eliminated, though i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973), also known as BanX, is an American model, television personality, producer, writer, and actress. Born in Inglewood, California, she began her career as a model at the age of 15 and was the first Black American woman to be featured on the covers of '' GQ'' and the ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue'', on which she appeared three times. Banks was one of only a few Black models to achieve Supermodel status. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, Banks was one of the world's top-earning models. Banks began acting on television in the sitcom ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' (1993) and made her film debut in the drama ''Higher Learning'' (1995). In 2000, she had major film roles, such as Eve in Disney Channel's '' Life-Size'' and Zoe in the box-office hit '' Coyote Ugly.'' Banks had small roles in the romantic sports film '' Love & Basketball'' (2000), the horror film '' Halloween: Resurrection'' (2002), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
