Fans of the hit modelling reality TV search are going to see a bundle of new and exciting things as CW recently dished out details of the upcoming "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22, including a hot Asian male contestant, a deaf and beautiful aspirant, new prizes and Tyra Banks in a stylish pixie haircut.
The network behind the hit reality series reportedly revealed some details about the model contestants, the judging panel and the prizes for this year's "America's Next Top Model." Official photos of all the contestants along with host and creator Tyra Banks have also been released, with the models looking fierce and hot in their shots.
For the first time ever, the upcoming "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 is getting an Asian male model contestant as part of the competition. He is Justin Kim, a 23-year-old model who hails from Springfield, VA and stands at six feet tall.
He has had his fair share of modelling portfolio and being part of this year's competition will certainly improve his skills and expand his career. According to his Model Mayhem profile, erotic fashion among his specializations aside from fitness modelling, promotional modelling, runway, and swimwear.
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Furthermore, "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 is also having a deaf male model contestant on board this coming season. Nyle DiMarco, a 25-year-old model who hails from Washington, DC, is said to be deaf, his beautiful bearded face and nice body are adding to his appeal.
Nyle writes on his Model Mayhem profile that his "olive skin, blue eyes and unique look" give him an edge in the industry. Not only that, he is also a professional actor who has played a role in the award-winning family drama series "Switched At Birth," which is still currently running.
One of the female model contestants, Mame Adjei, will try to prove her worth as both a model and a beauty queen. This 23-year-old Political Science graduate is set to represent the state of Maryland at the Miss USA 2015 pageant on July.
But perhaps the most exciting part of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 is seeing a whole new Tyra Banks sporting a pixie hairstyle. She is looking as glamorous on the official competition poster released with her new haircut and yellow dress.
"I come from the school of hardcore branding and if you are known for something keep that because that is what the public connects you with," 41-year-old Banks said in a report. "But great brands tweak their logos and change up their formula, and I said it's time for me to do that."
The winner of "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 will bring home prizes that include $100,000 from Zappos Couture, becoming the face of the couture's 2016 brand, a fashion spread in "Nylon" magazine and a modelling contract with Next Management. The brand new season will start this August.
