Tyra Banks grew up in Inglewood, California. Her parents are Carolyn London (a photographer) and Don Banks. Her parents divorced when she was six years old and she regards her mum as her best friend.

She began her television career as an actress with recurring roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Felicity. She starred in the Disney made-for-television movie,... More »

Jay Manuel was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Jay, a photoshoot stylist, make up artist and guest judge, made his debut on the first cycle of America's Next Top Model as the thoughtful make-up artist and photo director who offered his sharp tongue, colorful commentary and industry expertise to help transform the girls from bland to glam.

He has worked in "the business... More »

Lluviana Gomez (birth name) was born in Modesto, California. She lived from Kansas City to Newport. Lluvy studied in high school in San Francisco, the freshman years in college in AZ and sophomore years in Costa Messa. Lluvy is a pretty electric girl, who tries to learn from every situation and every person she meets. With a dark past (being member of a gang) she was able to reform and... More »

Tocarra has been on two tv shows, America's Next Top Model and Celebrity Fit Club. She was born on March 13, 1981 in Daytona, Ohio. More »

Well she was born on Milwaukee, Wisconsin but according to top model she was from Atlanta, Georgia because she moved when she was in her Junior Year. Before she went to Georgia, Nik attended Bradley Tech High School. She auditioned in top model and came in second! More »

Caridee English was born in the small town of Fargo, North Dakota. Before appearing on America's Next Top Model, she was an aspiring photographer.

From the age of 5, CariDee suffered from psoriasis since which covered almost 75% of her body. She thought, that would enable her from achieving her goal of becoming a model. It was not until 2005, when she received new... More »

Melrose was a contestant on Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model. Eventhough she wasn't a fan favorite, or a favorite among the other girls, she proved to be a strong model. Melrose had several challenge wins and beautiful photographs but in the end the judges were afraid she was fake. She lost to the bubbly Caridee English in a brutal Battle of the Blonds.

Before coming on... More »