Olivia Gordon

[CharlottefromCA]

US Winner from Seattle

source: Models.com

 

[lanvinray]

Charlotte! you beat me I like Olivia! so fresh and chic! I bet she will do well in the finals next year! sure runner up or maybe the winner? it's been a while since an American girl won FSMOTW the last was 1983! She could bring home the bacon indeed

 

[stefanelle]

Her first polaroid seems very good for her Hope she'll stay on this level!

One photo and interview with her on wmagazine.com

Ten days ago, Olivia (left) was vacationing with her family in Disneyland when she heard that Ford Models was conducting its search for the 2009 Ford Supermodel of the World. On a whim, the blonde, 5'10" 16-year-old Seattle girl entered the intense, day-long competition, which involved interviews, measurements and walking for a panel of judges. By that evening, she had beat out over 1,000 contestants on both coasts to win the U.S. portion of the contest. Olivia (her last name has not been released) now has a contract with Ford and will go on to compete for the worldwide title in Brazil this January.



Why did you decide to enter the contest?
I knew I had the height, and my mom said that I should try for the experience and free [beauty] samples. We never thought I'd win.

Because of your height, did people often say that you should be a model?
Yeah, I'd been told that -- and that I could be a basketball player.

Tell us about the competition.
It was strange to put myself in the running for a contest with the words "Supermodel of the World" attached, but I forgot about it after a while. It's kind of a blur now, but I mostly remember the long wait in line. Once it got moving, I filled out forms, met with hair and makeup stylists, answered a lot of questions about myself, walked in front of judges in heels, got measured, had photos taken and answered more questions. I had butterflies the whole time. It was very much like auditions for a play or musical, but instead of hoping that my voice would be on -- I've always wanted to be an actor or singer -- I was hoping that I could walk in heels.



How did you feel when you won?
It's hard to describe that moment because I felt like it wasn't really happening to me, but it was awesome. My life hasn't changed much yet -- I'm still babysitting and going to school.

What would you be doing these days if you hadn't won?
I would be focused on singing, going out for school productions and driving more so that I don't have to repeat driver's ed.



What do you do in your spare time?
I babysit every weekend. I also love practicing character impersonations with my brothers.

What did you know about the modeling industry before this all happened?
I only knew what I saw on America's Next Top Model, which scared me on some level because of all of the drama. I look at every ad differently now, and I do know that modeling isn't a reality television show.

 

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[*Bianca*]

Oh she is so much prettier than that original picture led me to believe. Her last name is Gordon.

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[lanvinray]

^ me likey

 

[estellaDARREN]

beautiful young girl

 

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Supermodel of the World: São Paulo Day 1

It’s opening day in São Paulo, Brazil for Supermodel of the World. The girls arrived and were greeted poolside with Havianas sandals — when in Brasil… .

Here are some snapshots from around the hotel. This place is buzzing!

Poolside (L-R Alison/FRANCE, Olivia/USA, Gift/KENYA

Alison/FRANCE and Olivia/USA get their Havianas

Arrival (L-R) Natalie/FORD MODELS, Olivia/USA, Alison/FRANCE, Julie/FORD MODELS

supermodeloftheworld

 

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Supermodel of the World: São Paulo Day 2

The sun finally came out in São Paulo for this second day of Supermodel of the World. It was an early start to a long day in which the finalists were measured, “Polaroided,” and finally test photographed. There’s a video crew on hand interviewing the girls for a making of Supermodel of the World video. Needless to say the second day of Supermodel of the World has been eventful.

Queueing for photos (L-R Sadie/UK, Isabelle/SWEDEN, Chat/PHILIPPINES, Gift/KENYA, Yasmine/LEBANON, Guilsim/BULGARIA, Alison/FRANCE, Olivia/USA, Justina/SPAIN

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Supermodel of the World: São Paulo Day 3

Here’s a look at at the third day in São Paulo of Supermodel of the World…

Waiting in the hotel lounge before leaving for the studio (L-R Alison/FRANCE, Olivia/USA, Bruna/BRAZIL, Guilsim/BULGARIA, Megija/LATVIA, Maryna/BELARUS, Karlina/BALTICS, Angela/VENEZUELA, Nairoby/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, Sadie/UK, Chat/PHILIPPINES, Justina/SPAIN, Anahi/MEXICO, Aina/LITHUANIA Yasmine/LEBANON, Gift/KENYA, Isabelle/SWEDEN

Waiting for the dinner menu (L-R Grace/AUSTRALIA, Alison/FRANCE, Olivia/USA, Alecsa/CANADA

Photo opportunity (L-R Chat/PHILIPPINES, Olivia/USA, Grace/AUSTRALIA, Anahi/MEXICO, Angela/VENEZUELA, Guilsim/BULGARIA

supermodeloftheworld

 

[lanvinray]

Supermodel of the World Winners

We are proud to announce the winner and six runners-up for the 2009 Ford Models’ Supermodel of the World search. The winner of the Ford Models’ Supermodel of the World 2009 search is Karlina of Latvia (Baltics). Our runners-up in the following order are Charlene of the Philippines, Isabelle of Sweden, Olivia of the US, Maryna of Belarus, Grace of Australia, and finally Bruna of Brazil. Needless to say after five very full days of photo tests, walking lessons, judging, and of course samba it’s been an exhausting process, but not without rewards. Look for these models in next month in Fashion Week Fall 2010!

Olivia/USA #4

supermodeloftheworld

 

[*Bianca*]

Someone mentioned this over at Fashin, and they are so right, she's a baby Herzigova!

 

[stefanelle]

^ Now as you mentioned it, I can defenietely see it

 

[lanvinray]

All videos courtesy of 2bmodels (youtube.com/user/2bmodels)

 

[lanvinray]

The Top 5: Karlina/BALTICS, Charlene/PHILIPPINES, Olivia/USA, Isabelle/SWEDEN & Marina/BELARUS

houseofmodels.blogspot.com

 

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Ford Supermodel Of The World 2010 Sao Paulo: Spectacle

All pics courtesy of Betty Sze for MODELS.com

 

[lanvinray]

supermodeloftheworld

 

[adaaak]

looks promising

 

[lanvinray]

All images courtesy of Priscilla Vilarino/FFW (ffw.com.br) & Letícia Moreira-Folha Imagem (flickr.com)

 

[*Bianca*]

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She's on the latest cover of D.