Jaslene Gonzalez

Infobox Model
name = Jaslene Gonzalez


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caption = Taken by [http://www.kevinsinclairphotography.com Kevin Sinclair]
for Elite Model Management.
birthname = Jaslene Gonzalez
birthdate = birth date and age|1986|5|29
location = Puerto Rico
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haircolor = Dark Brown/Black
eyecolor = Brown
measurements = 32-23-33 (US); 81-58-84 (EU)
weight = convert|110|lb|kg|abbr=on|lk=on
dress size =
shoesize = 8 or 7(US)
agency = Elite Model Management
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Jaslene Gonzalez (born May 29, 1986) [ [http://i31.tinypic.com/2a6w3le.jpgBirthdate/Myspace] ] is a Puerto Rican fashion model, and the winner of Cycle 8 of "America's Next Top Model".

Biography

Jaslene Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico on May 29th, 1986. [ [http://www.misquincemag.com/quinceanera-picture-stories/celebrity/jaslene-gonzalez Mis Quince Magazine] February 5, 2008.] She grew up in Humboldt Park, Chicago, [ [http://www.extranews.net/news.php?nid=2783&clave=a%3A1%3A%7Bi%3A0%3Bs%3A7%3A%22jaslene%22%3B%7D Gonzalez Extra Newspaper:2] ] and graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls in Chicago. She was an online college admissions advisor prior to America's Next Top Model. [ [http://cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jaslene CW Lounge Jaslene Gonzalez:1] ]

Gonzalez had done some modeling prior to "America's Next Top Model", having been represented by "Avant Garde Models". In her CW "Close-up" interview, it was revealed that she appeared in fashion shows for local Chicago designers, including Michelle Gomez and Alexis Arquette, as seen in local Chicago newspapers "Extra" and "La Nota".

Gonzalez said in her "Seventeen" interview that she had been in an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend; the relationship ended shortly before the filming of Cycle 7. [ [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20040301,00.html Abusive Relationship - Seventeen] ]

Top Model

Jaslene tried out for Cycle 7, but only made it to the semifinals. Assuring the judges that she would be back for the next cycle's audition, Jaslene's determination caught the eye of Tyra Banks, who thought she had potential. Jaslene started off at the top of the pack, getting her photo called first twice in a row. Jaslene became only the second contestant (Joanie Dodds, runner-up of Cycle 6 being the first and followed by Cycle 10 runner-up Anya Kop) to never place in the bottom two. However, unlike Joanie and Anya who finished as runner-up, Jaslene won the competition. [ [http://www.realityshack.com/modules/magazine/article.php?articleid=624 Top Model Winner] ]

At 5'8", [ [http://elitemodel.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&city=NY&modelid=245171&pic=136.jpg&subid=4668&mainsubid=4668&indx=4 Elite Models] ] [ [http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/jaslene_gonzalez/ fashion model directory] ] she is the second-shortest winner, only behind Cycle 3's Eva Pigford, who stood an inch and a half shorter. She is the second winner from Illinois; the first was Adrianne Curry. Jaslene is the first Puerto Rican winner, and the third winner with Latina heritage, the first being Cycle 2's Yoanna House, and the second being Cycle 4's Naima Mora.

Modeling career

Print Work

She has modeled for the "New York Post" ("Tempo"), [ [http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/1608038.html New York Post] ] "US Weekly", [ [http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/1595406.html U.S Weekly] ] and "In Touch Weekly" magazines. She had a 5-page spread in the issue of "Vibe Vixen" magazine, Named One Of Latina Magazine's Latinas Of the Year, was on a 6-page spread for Colures (U.K fashion Magazine) and was featured on "" Magazine. [ [http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/1848913.html Seventeen Magazine Two Page Fashion Spread] ] . She has a 9-page fashion spread for ZooZoom Magazine. [ [http://www.zoozoom.com/#type=story&id=945 ZOOZOOM Fashion Magazine] ] [ [http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20178336_10,00.html Entertainment Weekly] ] She also shot an ad campaign for online retailer ShopBop and has an 8-page fashion spread for Chicago Scene Magazine. She is also featured on the pages of Living Proof Magazine, American Salon Magazine and currently has a Ad campaign with Marianne Stores. [ [http://jaslenefan22.webs.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1171686 American Salon Magazine] ] [ [http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/shopping/28433/can-she-stay-on-top Time Out Magazine] ] [ [http://www.mariannestores.com/ENG/fashion/clothing.html Marianne Stores] ] Jaslene currently has an Ad Campaign for designer Cesar Galindo 's Spring 2008 Collection and appears on the pages of Supermodels Unlimited Magazine. [ [http://www.isabellagucci.com/2008/07/11/cesar-galindos-fall-2008-collection-featuring-antm-winner-jaslene/ Cesar Galindo] ] [ [http://jaslenefan22.webs.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1961541 Supermodels Unlimited Magazine] ] Jaslene is also part of the "Heart On My Sleeve" clothing campaign by Aubrey O'Day. [ [http://heartonmysleeveshop.com/index.html Heart On My Sleeve] ] Jaslene currently has an 8-page fashion editorial in the new issue of JamRock Magazine. And on the pages of YRB Magazine. [ [http://www.yrbmagazine.com/fashion6.html YRB Magazine] ] . She was also on the cover of Imagén Magazine. [ [http://www.all-antm.net/thumbnails.php?album=78&page=16 Jaslene's All-ANTM Portfolio] ] . She has also been featured on [http://www.coacd.blogspot.com COACD] , fashionista.com and WWD (Women's Wear Daily).

Runway

Jaslene has modeled for Ximena Valero as well as being honored at the 1st Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week. [ [http://www.chicagolatinofashion.com/honorees.php Latino fashion Week] ] Gonzalez also walked for Ashley Paige in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 08 and was on the catwalk for the Armani Exchange line. In addition she received a showcard from elite (a huge deal for any model even more impressive especially for an ANTM contestant) and walked at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008. [ [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/americas-next-top-model/americas-next-top-model-jaslen-10525.aspx Fashion Week] ] . Gonzalez walked at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2008-09 for Armani Exchange and Project Runway finalist Jillian Lewis. [ [http://fashionista.com/2008/03/the_project_runway_top_model_r.php Project Runway] ] [ [http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/shopping/28433/can-she-stay-on-top Time Out Magazine] ] She has modeled for the Amaya swimwear line at the BET 'Rip the Runway' fashion show.Gonzalez strutted on the catwalk of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 for designers Jose Duran, Indashio, Farah Angsana and Custo Barcelona. [ [http://www.rtvgames.com/showpost.php?p=437712&postcount=1453 Jose Duran S/S 09] ] [ [http://www.rtvgames.com/showpost.php?p=440052&postcount=1463 Farah Angsana Couture Spring/Summer 2009] ] [ [http://www.timeout.com/newyork/tonyblog/?p=6441 Time Out New York] ]

Other

As part of her prize, Gonzalez won representation by Elite Model Management, a $100,000 (USD) contract with "CoverGirl" cosmetics and a photo shoot for the cover of and a six page spread in "Seventeen" magazine. In addition, during the run of Cycle 9, Jaslene appeared once a week in a "My Life As A CoverGirl" segment that aired during commercial breaks while the week's episode of Top Model runs.She made appearances on talk shows "Live With Regis and Kelly", "106 & Park", "TRL", [ [http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/1596157.html TRL] ] , "The View", modeling a dress designed by Elizabeth Hasselbeck [ [http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/1598672.html In Touch Weekly & Live with Regis and Kelly] ] and Jensen! (Dutch Talkshow). [ [http://www.rtl.nl/(vm=/shows/jensen/home/)/system/video/html//components/shows/jensen/miMedia/2008/week13/ma_gast_americas_next_topmodel.avi_plain.xml Jensen!] ]

She was "La Madrina" of the Annual National New York City Puerto Rican Day Parade held June 16, 2007, appearing in a yellow convertible that paraded alongside the car carrying Daddy Yankee. [ [http://www.hombremagazine.com/latestissue/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18 Puerto Rican Day Parade] ]

Gonzalez hosted several style spots for "CoverGirl" TV, including segments titled "Summer Goddess", "Day To Night" and "Jaslene's Glamorous Nights".Gonzalez was a nominee for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, under the category "Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star," but did not win the award.

Jaslene is also represented by publicist Lizzie Grubman of LIZZIE GRUBMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS.

"Women's Wear Daily" ("WWD") said the following about Gonzalez: [ [http://wwd.com/notavailable/dotcom?target=/search/article/121130&articleId=121130&articleType=A&industryKw=search&industryKw2=searcharticle WWD] ]

When 20-year-old Jaslene Gonzalez won season eight's "America's Next Top Model," Lot29 executives knew they had their next face.

They seem to have chosen correctly. Gonzalez did so well for the brand last season, the company asked her back to endorse the product for spring.

Jaslene filmed her first official CoverGirl commercial, which is now airing in Europe, Latin America and on Spanish-language channels. She shot a cameo in the John Leguizamo film Humboldt Park. In addition, Jaslene has renewed her contract with CoverGirl. and she has also been featured on CBS The Early Show, where she discussed her career success. [ [http://jaslenefan22.webs.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=2035342 JamRock Magazine Spread] ] [ [http://jaslenefan22.webs.com/videos.htm CBS The Early Show] ] Jaslene is featured on Ryan Leslie music video "Addiction". [ [http://stuffflypeoplelike.com/2008/09/17/new-video-addiction-pt-2/ Ryan Leslie - Addiction] ] .

References

External links

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* [http://www.tifdb.com/models/jaslene_gonzalez/201/gallery The Internet Fashion Database]
* [http://cwtv.com/thecw/americas-next-top-model-jaslene Top Model Biography]
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* [http://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/blogs/beauty/2007/10/fashion-role-mo.html#comments/ Teen Vogue]
* [http://www.glamour.com/fashionbeauty/blogs/fashion/2007/08/whether-you-tho.html Glamour Magazine]
* [http://www.seventeen.com/fun-stuff/video-hub/?maven_playlistId=25cbfb26a6aeb6713036a0dedcdaaa6b33189dfb&maven_referrer=mrss&maven_referralPlaylistId=25cbfb26a6aeb6713036a0dedcdaaa6b33189dfb&maven_referralObject=411009267&click=main_sr Seventeen Magazine]
* [http://www.misquincemag.com/quinceanera-picture-stories/jaslene-gonzalez Mis Quince]
* [http://www.elitemodel.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&city=NY&modelid=245171&pic=206.jpg&subid=5052&mainsubid=5052&io=&indx=2 Elite Model Management]
* [http://www.marieclaire.com/hair/fashion/blog/americas-next-top-model Marie Claire]