Jaslene Gonzalez

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Jaslene González
González in 2007
Born
Jaslene Marie González

(1986-05-29) May 29, 1986 (age 37)[1]
Bayamón, Puerto Rico[1]
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Hair colorBlack[1]
Eye colorBrown
AgencyRed Model Management
Faces Model Management
Exodus Model Management
Elite Model Management
Industry Models, MC2 Models, 301 Models

Jaslene Marie González (born May 29, 1986) is a Puerto Rican model, television host, and winner of

Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model
.

Biography

Gonzalez was born in

college admissions advisor prior to America's Next Top Model.[4]

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 of Chicago and Alexis Arquette, as seen in local Chicago newspapers Extra and La Nota.

Gonzalez said in her

cycle 7.[5]

America's Next Top Model

America's Next Top Model Cycle 7

Gonzalez initially auditioned for

Cycle 7
, but only made it to the top 21 during the semifinals. Assuring the judges that she would be back for the next cycle's audition, Gonzalez's determination caught the eyes of producers, who thought she had potential.

Winning America's Next Top Model Cycle 8

Gonzalez re-auditioned for

cycle 11
.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 9

Gonzalez appeared in the first episode of

Cycle 9 at St. John’s
where the 33 potential contestants met her before preparing for a beach photoshoot.

Gonzalez also appeared in the final episode to assist the final three models (Chantal Jones, Jenah Doucette and Saleisha Stowers) with their CoverGirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers commercial and photoshoot.

After Doucette was eliminated, the remaining two contestants Jones and Stowers participated in the final runway modeling Qi Gang's line of couture dresses with Gonzalez opening the show.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 10

Gonzalez appeared in a

Cycle 10
episode posing in a Lot 29 photoshoot in Seventeen magazine with challenge winner Katarzyna Dolinska along with fellow contestants chosen to participate, Amis Jenkins and Marvita Washington.

Gonzalez was also present for the 7 Up party where the top seven contestants had to work a "green" carpet leading to eventual runner-up Anya Kop winning the challenge where her prize was another nude photoshoot for 7 Up and US$10,000 as payment.

Modeling career

Print work

Gonzalez has modeled for the

Time Out.[11] and Metrostyle Catalog.[12] She has also appeared in Lot29 Fall/Winter 07-08 and Spring/Summer 08 ad campaigns; she has had a total of four billboards in Times Square so far.[13] Also, she shares one of her Lot29 billboards in Times Square, New York with Katarzyna Dolinska.[14] Gonzalez shot an ad campaign for online retailer ShopBop, 8-page fashion spreads for both Scene Magazine and JamRock Magazine. She is also featured on the pages of Living Proof Magazine, American Salon Magazine and currently has an ad campaign with Marianne Stores.[11][15] Gonzalez has had an Ad Campaign for designer Cesar Galindo's Spring 2008 Collection and appeared on the pages of Supermodels Unlimited Magazine twice for the August and September/October 2008 issues.[16] Gonzalez is also part of the "Heart On My Sleeve" clothing campaign by Aubrey O'Day.[17]
Gonzalez is on the pages of
YRB Magazine.[18] She has also been featured on COACD, fashionista.com and in Women's Wear Daily.[19] Gonzalez currently has nationwide campaigns with Garnier Nutrisse, and Southpole
. In addition, Kett Cosmetics, Marianne Stores F/W 09, and Recession Denim F/W 09 campaigns. She has also been on the cover Nuovo Magazine. She has been on the cover of Nylon Mexico. In India, she has been in Marie Claire (June 2012), New Woman and Grazia.

Runway

Gonzalez on the runway for Custo Barcelona Spring/Summer 09.

Gonzalez has modeled for

Project Runway (season 6)
. She took part in the Sewing for Hope charity fashion show 2010. On September 12, 2011, Gonzalez was a featured model for designer, WALTER Spring 2012 Fashion Presentation at The Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge during New York Fashion Week.

Miscellaneous

As part of her prize, Gonzalez won representation by

Cycle 11's
Top Models in Action.

She made appearances on talk shows

The View, modeling a dress designed by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Jensen! (Dutch Talkshow).[26]

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.[27]

Gonzalez hosted several style spots for CoverGirl TV, including segments titled "Summer Goddess", "Day To Night" and "Jaslene's Glamorous Nights". She was a nominee for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, under the category "Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star".

Women's Wear Daily (WWD) said the following about Gonzalez:[28]

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.

Gonzalez filmed her first official

Magic Juan
's music video "Baby Come Back".

Gonzalez partnered with

Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb for a segment on Paws for Style. Gonzalez is currently signed with 301 Model Management Miami, Faces Model Management Malaysia, Exodus Model Management Thailand; she is currently working in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore
. She was also a guest judge for Miss Malaysia World 2010.

Gonzalez hosts events on Spanish 'Yeah!' channel.[citation needed]

Gonzalez also appeared as the seizure girl on Chicago Fire, season 4; episode 11

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category For: Result
2007 Teen Choice Awards Choice Female Reality/Variety TV Star America's Next Top Model Nominated

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Jaslene Gonzalez". Mis Quince Magazine. February 5, 2008. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2008.
  3. ^ "title". Gonzalez Extra Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
  4. ^ "Jaslene Gonzalez". CW Lounge. Archived from the original on 2007-05-21.
  5. ^ "Abusive Relationship - Seventeen". People.
  6. ^ "InTouch Weekly". All-ANTM.net.
  7. ^ "Hombre". All-ANTM.net.
  8. ^ "Seventeen Magazine". All-ANTM.net.
  9. ^ "Vanidades Cover Confirmed". 6 Degrees. February 7, 2008.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Splendor Magazine". horacionieto.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-25.
  11. ^ a b "Can She Stay On Top?". Time Out Magazine. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
  12. ^ "Metrostyle Teams up with Winners from the Television Show America's Next Top Model" (Press release). businesswire.com.
  13. ^ "Lot29 Billboard". Adrants.com.
  14. ^ "Second Time Square Billboards".
  15. ^ "Clothing". Marianne Stores. Archived from the original on 2009-02-03.
  16. ^ "Cesar Galindo". Isabella Gucci.
  17. ^ "Heart On My Sleeve". Archived from the original on 2008-07-26.
  18. ^ "title". YRB Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18.
  19. ^ "Jaslene". COACD.BlogSpot.com.
  20. ^ "James de Colón S/S 08". Factio Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-12-21.
  21. ^ "Honorees". Chicago Latino Fashion Week. Archived from the original on 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
  22. ^ "Americas Next Top Model Jaslene". BuddyTV. 8 September 2007.
  23. ^ "Project Runway". Fashionista.com. Archived from the original on 2008-07-04.
  24. ^ "title". Time Out New York. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
  25. ^ "11th Annual New York Chocolate Show". Jackmackenroth Blog. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
  26. ^ "Jensen!". RTL.nl.
  27. ^ "Puerto Rican Day Parade". Hombre Magazine.[permanent dead link]
  28. ^ "title". WWD. 5 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
  29. ^ "Ryan Leslie - Addiction". StuffFlyPeopleLike.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-22.
  30. ^ "Love Is Not Abuse Campaign". abc.

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Preceded by
Cycle 8
(2007) 		Succeeded by
Saleisha Stowers
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