Jaslene Gonzalez Biography (Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Jaslene Gonzalez (born May 28, 1986 in Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois) is an American model, the winner of Cycle 8 of America's Next Top Model'.

She won the title of America's Next Top Model on May 16, 2007.

Before Top Model

Gonzalez graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls in Chicago. She was an online college admissions advisor prior to ANTM.

Gonzalez had done some modeling prior to Top Model, being 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 and Alexis Arquette, as seen in local Chicago newspapers Extra and La Jota.

Gonzalez admitted in her Seventeen (magazine) interview that she had a previous abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend which ended shortly before the filming of America's Next Top Model Cycle 7.

America's Next Top Model

Jaslene tried out for America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7, but only made it to the semifinals. Assuring the judges that she would be back for the next cycle's audition, Jaslene's determination caught the eye of Tyra Banks, who thought she had potential. Improving significantly towards the end of the competition, Jaslene became only the second contestant (Joanie Dodds being the first) to never place in the bottom 2. At 5'7", she is the second shortest winner, only behind Cycle 3's Eva Pigford, who stood half an inch shorter. She is the second winner from Illinois; the first was Adrianne Curry. Jaslene is the first full latina winner, and the third with latina heritage, the first two being Cycle 2's Yoanna House and Cycle 4's Naima Mora.

Post Top-Model

As part of her prize, Gonzalez wins representation by Elite Model Management, a $100,000 (USD) contract with CoverGirl cosmetics and a photoshoot for the cover of and a six page spread within Seventeen magazine.

She has modeled for Tempo, US Weekly, and In Touch Weekly magazines. Gonzalez has appeared on talk shows 106 & Park and TRL. She also took part in the 2007 Puerto Rican Parade as "La Madrina" on June 16, 2007, appearing in a yellow convertible, along side of another car with Daddy Yankee. Gonzalez also hosted style spots for CoverGirl TV, including segments titled "Summer Goddess" and "Jaslene's Glamorous Nights." Jaslene is a nominee for the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, under the category "Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star." She has also walked for Ashley Paige in Mercedez Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim. She also has a 4-page spread in Vibe Vixen Magazine in their latest issue.

Jaslene has appeared and is set to appear on the covers of several magazines, including Latina, Seventeen, Hombre and Urban Latino. She is also the face of Lot 29. In addition, rumors have developed that she will be the face of rapper Eve's Fetish clothing line.

On August 28, 2007. Stella Foster from Sun-Times Columnist said, "I GOT A CHANCE" to talk to "America's Next Top Model" winner Jaslene Gonzalez at the reception. The Latin diva told me she will have a cameo in a new independent film titled "Miss Average," and will appear on a huge billboard in Times Square for the new Lot 29 clothing line very shortly. Jaslene was on the catwalk recently for the stylish (Armani Exchange line,) and will be casting for New York's Fashion Week.

According to the CDC Jaslene is underweight with a Body Mass Index of 14.4. The normal BMI for her height is 18.5 to 24.9.

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