Although ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has become a classic, it was the addition of male candidates in edition 20 that cemented its status as a cultural touchstone.
After that, the competition in reality television only got more difficult, but also spicier. Tyra Banks, the show’s creative director from its beginning in May 2003.
It has been a huge success in bringing some of the world’s most brilliant and beautiful aspiring models to the world’s attention. A new season of The CW’s Cycle 20 started August 2, 2013, and featured a trip to Indonesia’s Bali as its overseas location.
In light of Netflix’s streaming service, viewers have been wondering what the winners and runners-up have been doing since the show’s premiere. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for the same update!
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America’s Next Top Model Season 20
American Next Top Model: Guys & Girls 2.0 debuted on August 2, 2013, making it the twentieth season of the reality show. The CW aired its 14th season of the show.
In addition to returning as judges, Tyra Banks, Kelly Cutrone, Bryanboy, and Rob Evans were all back. As in the previous cycle, public voting was still a component in eliminations.
A total of sixteen contestants competed in this season, which was also the first time the show featured male contestants. LeGore’s Next Top Model (2011), a school version, inspired Tyra to include male candidates, she said in an interview.
The overseas destination for this cycle was Bali, Indonesia. It marks as the show’s second visit to South East Asia.
America’s Next Top Model Season 20 – Where are They Now?
It follows aspirational model hopefuls as they compete in a series of challenges with a view to one day walking the runway to modelling success.
Season 20 of America’s Next Top Model is now streaming on Netflix, where you can watch the models compete for the title of America’s Next Top Model.
Fans are asking where the optimistic models are now since season 20 was filmed in 2013. Let’s take a look at the 2020 cast!
Jourdan Miller
This season’s ANTM winner was Jourdan (spoiler alert!). She is renowned for being the only female model to have won a cycle that featured both female and male models; the two subsequent cycles were both won by guys.
The 27-year-old model has continued her career in the fashion industry after her appearance on the show. Among the music videos she has starred in are Fences “Sunburns,” Niila’s “Restless Heart,” and Absofacto’s “Lemon Drop.”
Marvin Cortes
Cycle 20 of ANTM saw Marvin reach the championship round. After meeting Renee Bhagwandeen on the show, he formed a romantic relationship with her.
After she was evicted, they apparently remained together for a while before breaking up because of their alleged preference for their careers over their relationship.
Marvin has since worked with Bella Thorne and Sydney Harper, among others. Even better, he’s launched his own beauty line, Beauty By Marvin!
Cory Wade Hindoff
As the first openly homosexual man to compete on the show, Cory came in third place in the 2013 season and has since become a household name.
EMG Models has signed him as a model, and he has become an advocate for gender-fluid and transgender clothing options for the LGBTQ community.
There For You, the first track from Cory’s debut album, Unify, was a collaboration with Rain Dove, a friend and model from his hometown.
Chris Hernandez
In his Instagram account, Chris claims that he was “scouted by Tyra Banks” after finishing fourth in Cycle 20. Chris enjoys volunteering in his community while he’s not modelling.
He spent his Christmas Eve last year at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in New York City, where he prepared bagged meals for the homeless. He’s torn between starting a TikTok or a Youtube channel.
Renee Bhagwandeen
Soletie Shoe Shop is presently owned by Renee, who finished fifth in the competition. It has shoe boxes named ‘Thinking of You’ and ‘Celebration,’ as well as others.
She is now 32 years old and lives in Florida as a supermodel. As a Ballers actress, Renee has also signed with The Industry Model Management following the show’s conclusion.
Jeremy Rohmer
It was Mission Viejo native Jeremy who finished sixth in the season. Jeremy appears to be interested fitness, travel, and the outdoors, based on a quick glance at his Instagram.
Despite having more than 122,000 followers on Instagram, he doesn’t post very often. Furthermore, he shared his cuddly companion a little more than 12 months ago.
Nina Burns
As the seventh-place finisher, Nina went on to star in 2015’s short film I Fall. In her Instagram account, she refers to herself as a “living doll” who lives in New York City.
Cory Wade Hindorff, a co-star of ANTM, is still great friends with Nina. He even took the picture of Nina that you see here!
Don Benjamin
A model, actress, and best-selling book are all descended from the eighth-place finisher.
As a result of the event, she signed with Wilhelmina Models and became an international fashion influencer. Don is also a rapper and a musician, as well.
Alexandra Agro
Catherine Agro’s twin, Alexandra Agro, finished 12th in the competition. When the show’s comeback series concluded, she won and went on to finish eighth overall.
Why does her Instagram feed look so beautiful? She’s been on a trip to Thailand since the show ended!
Kanani Andaluz
With the birth of Sooki, Kanani became a mother for the first time! She works as a hairdresser at The SoulSnatcher salon in Chicago, where she lives.
The ANTM contestant continues to work as a model, as evidenced by the numerous photo shoots that she has posted to her Instagram account.
Phil Sullivan
In the wake of his appearance on America’s Next Top Model, Phil has appeared in publications such as GQ and Vogue Italia.
He’s walked the runway for designers like Michael Bastian and POLO Ralph Lauren, too. Q Models is Phil’s current agency. It’s clear from his Instagram account that he has a deep affinity for the great outdoors.
Mike Scocozza
Mike, his wife Lauren, and their daughter currently live in Los Angeles. He is a stylist, facilitator, and writer, and he is represented by O Models.
Chlea Ramirez
Before the show aired, Chlea Ramirez Chlea, from Bear, Delaware, was rumoured to have been living in Coconut Grove.
She was 20 years old when she first appeared on the show, making her current age somewhere around 27. On social media, she was nowhere to be seen. It is possible that she is no longer modelling.
Chris Schellenger
Chris, a native Texan, remained close with Bianca Alexa after they parted ways. Before and after the programme, he has appeared in The Hackers and works out regularly in his leisure time.
Chris, who was previously untraceable on social media, now has a YouTube account where he posts film clips and song covers.
Bianca Alexa
Since the end of the series, Bianca has been working with O Models Agency as a professional model.
Sholi Goodman is now Bianca’s boyfriend. They have a dog together! She’s currently residing in the city of Los Angeles, a state in the American state of California.
The Season 20 Winner of America’s Next Top Model
Cycle 20 official winner Jourdan Miller pursued her goals to become a household name in the entertainment business.
NEXT Model Management in Los Angeles signed her, and she went on to land an eight-page spread in Nylon and a $100,000 ad campaign with Guess, one of the leading fashion brands.
The Olympia, Washington native aspired to be as successful as Tyra Banks and has steadfastly followed the same route ever since. Cleo magazine Malaysia’s February issue featured Jourdan Miller as the cover model and spread face.
As well as being featured in August Man’s Malaysian editorial spread, Miller has also appeared in Ellements, Kode, Creem, Remix, and other publications.
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Conclusion
Top Model (also known as ANTM) is an American reality show in which aspiring models fight for the title of “America’s Next Top Model” and a shot at a career in the modelling business.
The sitcom was conceived by Ken Mok and Kenya Barris and premiered in May 2003.[4] It ran semiannually until 2012, then annually from 2013 onward.
