Erika Pace

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name = Nik Pace


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birthname = Erika Pace
birthdate = birth date and age|1984|08|24
location = Milwaukee, Wisconsin
height = 5'8"
haircolor = Dark brown
eyecolor = Light brown
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agency = Fusion Models New York
alias = Nik

Erika Nik Pace (born August 24, 1984 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin), is an American fashion model. She is best known for finishing as runner up on "America's Next Top Model, Cycle 5".

"America's Next Top Model"

On the show, Pace was perhaps known for having enormous photogenic power. For the first four weeks, she excelled in all areas, but her consistency was blocked during the shoot for Secret Platinum Deodorant. Pace felt that fellow contestant Jayla Rubinelli stole her secret which was fear of the dark. At panel, the judges was seeking the awkward performance as nerves. Nevertheless, she was in the bottom two, but was saved from eliminations. Later on in the competition, Pace was criticized for her face always being sideways or three-quarter profile. With that, in week 11, where they had to recreate and modernize a panting, she was assigned to be the "Vitruvian Man", which she excelled in. At the finale, "Jay Manuel" thought Nik's lack of focus would keep her away from succeeding, but she delivered a strong performance in both the "CoverGirl" Ad and commercial. At the finale panel, Nik was criticized for her bouncy walk, which took her away from 'model'. Nonetheless, she was a strong candidate for photoshoots, after delivering a stunning portfolio. Some judges pointed out her weak presence, much to the disagreement of fans and viewers. In the end, "Nicole Linkletter" was chosen to be the winner, despite Nik having an overall consistency. This upset many viewers, many pointing out that Linkletter was a bit over the top and was in no way a good comparison to Pace.