More details emerge about next week's America's Next Top Model Auditions in Tampa

The organizers of the Tampa auditions for America's Next Top Model in Tampa sent an email yesterday with a few more details about what's expected of those who show up for the Aug. 30 casting call.

So, if you're a female aged 18 to 27 and at least 5-foot-7-inches tall, here's what else you need: three photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name. One must be a close-up of your face, the second must be a full-length photograph of your entire (clothed) body, and the third must be a full-length photograph of you wearing a swimsuit. Only one of these three photographs may be in black and white. Producers are looking for a variety of models including plus size models. Polaroids are acceptable as long as they are clearly visible.

The last winner, crowned earlier this year, was 20-year-old Florida native Whitney Thompson, who was  also the show's heaviest winner at 159 pounds and a size 10 dress. As winner, Whitney will be managed by Elite Model Management. She also receives a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl. Finally, Whitney will appear on the cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

There's lots at stake. Whitney, it seems, was the second Florida native to win this competition, thus proving -- as I have said many times before in this space -- REALITY TV LOVES FLORIDIANS.

So go get your model on girls. And win one for the he-coon state.

Click below to read the official release (and see pictures which leave you wondering how Whitney could actually be considered a "full figured" model):

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL COMES TO TAMPA, FLORIDA SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

Don’t miss your chance for TV fame and $100,000!

WHAT: AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL comes to Tampa, in a search for aspiring models. The CW’s dramality series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, created by the multi-talented Tyra Banks, gives real women an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling.  The dramality follows a group of young women with various backgrounds, shapes and sizes, who live together in one house and vie for a modeling contract.

DETAILS: Interested applicants must bring three photographs of themselves, each clearly labeled on the back with their name. One must be a close-up of their face, the second must be a full-length photograph of their entire (clothed) body, and the third must be a full-length photograph of them wearing a swimsuit, and one of these three photographs may be in black and white. Producers are l ooking for a variety of models including plus size models. Polaroids are acceptable as long as they are clearly visible. Applicants must be between 18-27 years of age, at least five feet and seven inches (5'7") in height, a United States citizen and currently living in the United States.

* Cameras will be on location; so all applicants need to arrive camera ready!

For more information, please visit http://cwtv.com/thecw/topmodel-cycle12-Casting.

WHEN:            Saturday, August 30, 2008

                       10:00am-3:00pm

WHERE:         The Westin Tampa Harbour Island

725 South Harbour Island Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33602

Comments

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Eric, apparently any model whose hip bones aren't jutting out is considered full-figured!!!