Sophie Sumner
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Sophie Sumner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1990 Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Storm Models, LA Models, New York Model Management |
| Website | sophiesumner |
Sophie Sumner (born 15 January 1990) is an English fashion model. She was runner-up of
Early life
Sumner was born and raised in Oxford. She attended school at Cherwell School, the Manor Preparatory, and Headington School, a private day and boarding school for girls. Sumner had plans to complete a degree at Teesside University, but decided to defer her studies after successfully auditioning for Britain's Next Top Model.[1][2][3][4]
Career
Britain's Next Top Model Cycle 5
Sumner was the tenth girl selected for the top thirteen on
Winning America's Next Top Model Cycle 18: British Invasion
The judges said of her personality that it "lit up a room", leading to Sumner being labeled "Illuminata" by Tyra Banks herself. Over her stay, Sumner won three challenges and received two first call-outs. In the final judging, the judges selected Sumner over the runner-up Laura LaFrate. Sumner became the fifth winner to have never appeared in the bottom two during her time on Top Model.
Sumner became the first-ever foreign winner of America's Next Top Model.[5]
After Top Model
Sumner released a single entitled "Aiming For You" on iTunes and her photos for Vogue Italia are featured in the August 2012 issue. She has made billboard advertisements for CoverGirl and for the America's Next Top Model perfume, Dream Come True. She is active in raising funds for Breast Cancer Research with the help of her pink dog, Darcy.[6]
In 2012, Sumner appeared as
In 2013, Sumner opened the runway and wore the designs of
.In 2023, Sumner made her big screen acting debut in Killington, a dark comedy/horror film by Matt Vita and Mark Dudzinski, co-directed by Frank Perz. The film is currently looking towards a distribution deal in 2024.[10]
References
- ^ Airs, Thom (12 May 2009). "Sophie vies to be top TV model". Oxford Mail.
- ^ "Sophie dreams of catwalk stardom". Thisisoxfordshire. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Model Sophie Sumner's Ambition". Americanprofile.com. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Sitting pretty, former Oxford schoolgirl with the world at her feet". The Oxford Times. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Santino, Catherine. "'America's Next Top Model' Winners: Where Are They Now?". Peoplemag.
- ^ "PinkDarcyDog - Cancer Research UK Giving Pages". Myprojects.cancerresearchuk.org. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Bench Universe - 2012 Denim and Underwear Show". Mixofeverything.net. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Chelz, Agent (16 September 2012). "The One That Got Away In Paris: Bench Universe 2012 - Sophie Sumner & Allison Harvard". Melodramaticparis.blogpsot.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "iammeg.ph". Iammeg.ph. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Pat (23 June 2021). "Rockin the Region with actor Matt Vita". The Mountain Times. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Sophie Sumner at IMDb