America's Next Top Model (season 2)

The second cycle of ''America's Next Top Model'', premiered on January 13, 2004, and was hosted by model Tyra Banks. The show aimed to find the next top fashion model. The cycle's catchphrase was "They are all gorgeous, but only one has what it takes."

The prizes for this cycle were a contract with IMG Models, a fashion spread and a cover in
''Jane'' magazine, and a cosmetics campaign with Sephora.

This was the only season to feature a cast of twelve contestants, as well the only season prior to cycle 16 to not have a casting episode. The international destination for the cycle was Milan, Italy, marking the show’s first visit to Southern Europe and the first of three visits to Italy.

The winner was 23-year-old Yoanna House from Jacksonville, Florida with Mercedes Scelba-Shorte placing as the runner up.

This was also the first appearance of Nigel Barker as a judge and the only season to feature Eric Nicholson as a judge.

Contestants

(''Ages stated are at the time of filming'')

Episodes

Summaries

Call-out order

: The contestant won the challenge and was eliminated
: The contestant won the challenge
: The contestant was eliminated
: The contestant won the competition

Average call-out order

Final two is not included.

Bottom two

: The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated after her third time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Photo shoot guide

*Episode 1 photo shoot:Adam and Eve with sequins and paint
*Episode 2 photo shoot:Steve Madden shoes
*Episode 3 photo shoot:Laundry by Shelli Segal suspended over a giant hole
*Episode 4 photo shoot:Portraying celebrity icons
*Episode 5 photo shoot:Quench underwater nymphs
*Episode 6 Commercial:Rollitos chips commercial
*Episode 7 music video:Shake Your Body by Tyra Banks
*Episode 8 photo shoot:Solstice sunglasses in the Verona Arena
*Episode 10 photo shoot:Nude in pairs
*Episode 11 photo shoot:High fashion beauty shots

Other cast members

* Jay Manuel – Photo Director
* J. Alexander – Runway Coach

Makeovers

* Heather - A bit more blonde
* Jenascia - Cut to shoulder length to suit height
* Xiomara - Wavy wild extensions
* Catie - Twiggy inspired pixie cut
* Sara - Blonde highlights
* Camille - Braids removed and long black weave added
* April - Dyed black with bangs
* Shandi - Dyed platinum blonde and given contact lenses
* Mercedes - Wild animalistic extensions
* Yoanna - Modern mohawk cut

Post–''Top Model'' careers

*Catie Anderson has done runway and has been signed with a few different LA agencies. She is currently signed with New York Model Management.
*Anna Bradfield has done print work for Robin Callender, Anthony R. Lloyd, The Cotrice Collection and Lila couture bridalwear and has been featured on MyLittleSecretsOnline.com.
*Jenascia Chakos appeared in a few Seattle calendars, modeled for Jhon Catano-Betancur and had a child. She is now a fashion director for a magazine and appeared on an episode of ''Wheel of Fortune'' in June 2010.
*Xiomara Frans signed with Boss Models and has also appeared in the ''New York Post'' Latino Issue.
*Bethany Harrison got married and was featured in the Totally Texas Calendar.
* Yoanna House collected her prizes and signed with 1st Opinion Models. She has walked for various designers and did noted modeling work for '' Psychology Today'', Hannah Anderson, Careline Cosmetics, ''Jane'', ''Jacksonville'', ''Metro Style'', and is currently an icon for Sephora. She did commercial work for Declare Yourself, voting campaigns and cosmetics commercials with cycle 4 winner Naima Mora. She has also hosted television series such as ''Queen Bees'' and '' The Look for Less''.
*Camille McDonald signed with Major Model Management, walked in a number of fashion shows and appeared in few magazines. She also launched her own line of lingerie called Lingerwear, for which Naima Mora modeled. She participated in the ''America's Next Top Model'' All Stars cycle alongside other former contestants, finishing in eleventh place.
*Sara Racey-Tabrizi signed with TBM Models, APM Models, and Mensa Management, has done print work for L'Oréal, Converse, Pulse, ''King'', and ''Maxim'' and has landed small acting roles.
* Mercedes Scelba-Shorte did some commercial and print work and is a spokesperson for the Lupus foundation. She was once signed to Nous Model Management and is currently signed to Elite Model Management and Click Models under the name "Mercedes Yvette."
*Shandi Sullivan was signed with Trump Model Management. She now works as a DJ in New York City.
*April Wilkner signed with Race Model Management and Wilhelmina Models in New York City. She has done some print, runway, and acting.

Notes

References

External links

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2004 American television seasons
Television shows filmed in New York City
Television shows filmed in Italy