Jaslene Marie González (born May 29, 1986) is a Puerto Rican model, television host, and winner of Cycle 8 of ''

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''.

Biography

Gonzalez was born in

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and grew up in Humboldt Park,

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. She attended Notre Dame High School for Girls on the Northwest Side of Chicago. She was an online

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advisor prior to America's Next Top Model. Gonzalez had done some modeling prior to ''

'', having been represented by ''Avant Garde Models''. In her CW "Close-up" interview, it was revealed that she appeared in fashion shows for local Chicago designers, including Michelle Gomez of Chicago and

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, as seen in local

newspapers ''Extra'' and ''La Nota''. Gonzalez said in her '' Seventeen'' interview that she had been in an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend; the relationship ended shortly before the filming of cycle 7.

''America's Next Top Model''

America's Next Top Model Cycle 7

Gonzalez initially auditioned for Cycle 7, but only made it to the top 21 during the semifinals. Assuring the judges that she would be back for the next cycle's audition, Gonzalez's determination caught the eyes of producers, who thought she had potential.

Winning America's Next Top Model Cycle 8

Gonzalez re-auditioned for Cycle 8 and this time made it to the top thirteen, being the twelfth finalist selected. During the competition, Gonzalez was called first at panel four times, received four Covergirl of the Week awards, and won the Go-Sees reward challenge in

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. She was also the second contestant after Joanie Dodds and the first winner to never appear in the bottom two. On the season finale, Gonzalez was revealed as the winner. She is the first girl in the show's history to compete on more than one cycle and win. Gonzalez is the second of three winners from

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, preceded by

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of cycle 1, and followed by

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of cycle 11.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9

Gonzalez appeared in the first episode of Cycle 9 at St. John’s where the 33 potential contestants met her before preparing for a beach photoshoot. Gonzalez also appeared in the final episode to assist the final three models (Chantal Jones, Jenah Doucette and Saleisha Stowers) with their CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers commercial and photoshoot. After Doucette was eliminated, the remaining two contestants Jones and Stowers participated in the final runway modeling Qi Gang's line of couture dresses with Gonzalez opening the show.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 10

Gonzalez appeared in a Cycle 10 episode posing in a Lot 29 photoshoot in Seventeen magazine with challenge winner Katarzyna Dolinska along with fellow contestants chosen to participate, Amis Jenkins and Marvita Washington. Gonzalez was also present for the 7 Up party where the top seven contestants had to work a "green" carpet leading to eventual runner-up Anya Kop winning the challenge where her prize was another nude photoshoot for 7 Up and US$10,000 as payment.

Modeling career

After the show, she has modeling in

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and

, while international in

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Print work

Gonzalez has modeled for the ''

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'' (''Tempo''), ''

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'',''

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'', had a 6-page spread in an issue of '' Vibe Vixen'' magazine, a 12-page fashion spread for ZooZoom Magazine. Named One Of Latina Magazine's Latinas Of the Year, had a 9-page spread for Colures (U.K fashion Magazine), was featured in ''

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'': Model Behaviour as Falls new faces, has been on the covers and had spreads of over a dozen magazines such as '' Latina'', ''

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'', ''Hombre'', ''6 Degrees'', ''FN'', ''ZooZoom'', ''Fashion Salon'' '' Seventeen'', ''Urban Latino'', ''Bleu'', ''

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'', ''Scene'', ''JamRock'', ''Splendor'', '' Time Out''. and ''Metrostyle'' Catalog. She has also appeared in ''Lot29'' Fall/Winter 07-08 and Spring/Summer 08 ad campaigns; she has had a total of four billboards in

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so far. Also, she shares one of her Lot29 billboards in

, New York with Katarzyna Dolinska. Gonzalez shot an ad campaign for online retailer ShopBop, 8-page fashion spreads for both Scene Magazine and JamRock Magazine. She is also featured on the pages of Living Proof Magazine, American Salon Magazine and currently has an ad campaign with Marianne Stores. Gonzalez has had an Ad Campaign for designer Cesar Galindo's Spring 2008 Collection and appeared on the pages of Supermodels Unlimited Magazine twice for the August and September/October 2008 issues. Gonzalez is also part of the "Heart On My Sleeve" clothing campaign by

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. Gonzalez is on the pages of YRB Magazine. She has also been featured o
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fashionista.com and in

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. Gonzalez currently has nationwide campaigns with

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Nutrisse, and Southpole. In addition, Kett Cosmetics, Marianne Stores F/W 09, and Recession Denim F/W 09 campaigns. She has also been on the cover ''Nuovo Magazine''. She has been on the cover of Nylon Mexico. In India, she has been in Marie Claire (June 2012), New Woman and Grazia.

Runway

Gonzalez has modeled for Ximena Valero and James de Colón and was honored at the 1st Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week. Gonzalez also walked for Ashley Paige in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 08 and was on the catwalk for the

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line. In addition she received a showcard from elite and walked at

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Spring/Summer 2008. Gonzalez walked at

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2008-09 for Armani Exchange and Project Runway finalist Jillian Lewis. She has modeled for the Amaya swimwear line at the BET 'Rip the Runway' fashion show. Gonzalez strutted on the catwalk of Mercedes-Benz

Spring/Summer 2009 for designers Jose Duran, Indashio, Cesar Galindo, Farah Angsana and

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. Gonzalez was on the runway for Adolfo Sanchez S/S 09 collection and also on the runways at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week for Elda De La Rosa, James De Colon, Nora Del Busto, and Soledad Designs S/S 09. Gonzalez modeled as Wonder Woman at the 11th Annual New York Chocolate Show, which benefited the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation. Gonzalez strutted on the catwalk of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 for Project Runway & Jordi Scott. She was also on the runways for Dana Maxx Fall 09, Design Cares Kaleidoscope Of Dreams For St. Jude Children's Hospital and Jenna Leigh Lingerie A/W 09.10. Maxis presents Malaysia International Fashion Week 2009. Gonzalez was also a featured model in the finale of '' Project Runway (season 6)''. She took part in the Sewing for Hope charity fashion show 2010. On September 12, 2011, Gonzalez was a featured model for designer, WALTER Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation at The Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge during New York Fashion Week.

Miscellaneous

As part of her prize, Gonzalez won representation by

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, a $100,000 (

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) contract with ''

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'' cosmetics and a photo shoot for the cover of a six-page spread in '' Seventeen'' magazine. In addition, during the run of Cycle 9, Gonzalez appeared once a week in a "My Life As A CoverGirl" segment that aired during commercial breaks while the week's episode of Top Model runs. She has also been Featured as one of Cycle 11's ''Top Models in Action''. She made appearances on talk shows ''

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'', ''

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'', '' TRL'', ''

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'', modeling a dress designed by

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and

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(Dutch Talkshow). She was "La Madrina" of the Annual National New York City Puerto Rican Day Parade held June 16, 2007, appearing in a yellow convertible that paraded alongside the car carrying

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. Gonzalez hosted several style spots for ''CoverGirl'' TV, including segments titled "Summer Goddess", "Day To Night" and "Jaslene's Glamorous Nights". She was a nominee for the 2007

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, under the category "Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star". ''

'' (''WWD'') said the following about Gonzalez:

When 20-year-old Jaslene Gonzalez won season eight's ''
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'', Lot29 executives knew they had their next face.
They seem to have chosen correctly. Gonzalez did so well for the brand last season, the company asked her back to endorse the product for spring.

Gonzalez filmed her first official

commercial, which aired in Europe, Latin America and on Spanish-language channels and has been featured on

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. She shot a cameo in the

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film '' Nothing Like the Holidays''. In addition, Gonzalez has renewed her contract with

and she has also been featured on

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' ''

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'', where she discussed her career success. Gonzalez was also featured on

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's music video, "Addiction". Also, featured on Aventura's (Dominican Bachata band) latest music video "Por Un Segundo" and Magic Juan's music video "Baby Come Back". Gonzalez partnered with

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and the

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to spread awareness about teen dating violence for the "Love Is Not Abuse" campaign. Gonzalez modeled a design from fashion house Nina Ricci on the

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with

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and

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for a segment on Paws for Style. Gonzalez is currently signed with 301 Model Management

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, Faces Model Management

, Exodus Model Management

; she is currently working in

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and

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. She was also a guest judge for Miss Malaysia World 2010. Gonzalez hosts events on Spanish 'Yeah!' channel. Gonzalez also appeared as the seizure girl on Chicago Fire, season 4; episode 11