Models discovered through modelling contests / searches

[TheGlassAngel]

^ Yes, I believe she did. I remember hearing something about her getting picked form in audience in a modelling contest as well.

 

[AriellaV]

She was in the audience of a modeling contest her friend had entered and got scouted.

 

[ateguy]

Going back further in time...Cindy Crawford and Stephanie Seymour were Elite Look of the Year contestants the same year but neither won. Anyone remember who did?

Also I remember Raica Oliveira (sp?) from Brazil won the Elite contest.

 

[AriellaV]

Look of the Year winner in 1983 was Lisa Hollenbeck (USA).

edit: Here's an article about her winning: http://members.aol.com/rdkfour/LisaHollenbeck.html

 

[*Bianca*]

She was in the audience of a modeling contest her friend had entered and got scouted.

Gemma was in the audience while her friend was auditioning, and Gemma got scouted to audition for the show.

Here are clips of Gemma on the show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjJV7rIH3Rc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXBt_JzTx4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxcCKogMyuk

 

[*Bianca*]

A few Aussie competition winners:

Nicole Trunfio - 2000 Australian Ford Search For A Supermodel
Catherine McNeil - [SIZE=-1]2003 Girlfriend Magazine Model Search
Miranda Kerr - 1997 Dolly Magazine Model Search
Alyssa Sutherland - 1997 Girlfriend Magazine Model Search[/SIZE]

 

[castingcrowns]

Erin Wasson won the Kim Dawson Model Search in 1997..
Mimi Roche won in 2000..
and Ali Michael won in 2005

 

[FrankieP]

Pania Rose and Catherine McNeil also started through the Girlfriend competition that Alyssa Sutherland won in '97.

 

[LOVEITALL]

IMTA (International Modeling & Talent Association) has been the discovery spot for some up & coming - as well as established models.
Melody Woodin - Women
Tyson Ballou - IMG
Zhanna V - IMG
Courtney Goetsch - IMG
Julie Marracino - IMG

 

[Zoely]

Sanne Nijhof won the ford model contest of 2006?2007

 

[kissmesweet]

Catherine McNeil - [SIZE=-1]2003 Girlfriend Magazine Model Search[/SIZE]

Oh my God, I didn't know that at all...

 

[LOVEITALL]

ALSO discovered @ IMTA is Haley Morris at IMG - how could I forget her. She's lovely too!

 

[FrenchCactus]

Charlotte di Calypso won the Elite Model Look contest under the name of Charlotte Belliard.