Jaslene González | |
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 Gonzalez on the runway for Custo Barcelona Spring/Summer 09 | |
| Born | Jaslene Marie González (1986-05-29)May 29, 1986 (age 39)[1] |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Black[1] |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | State Management (New York City) Wallflower Management (Dallas, Austin) DDO Artists Agency (Chicago) |
Jaslene Marie González (born May 29, 1986) is a Puerto Rican model, television host, and winner ofCycle 8 ofAmerica's Next Top Model.
Gonzalez was born inBayamón, Puerto Rico[2] and grew up inHumboldt Park,Chicago.[3] She attendedNotre Dame High School for Girls on the Northwest Side of Chicago. She was an onlinecollege admissions advisor prior to America's Next Top Model.[4]
Gonzalez had done some modeling prior toAmerica's Next Top Model, having been represented byAvant 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 andAlexis Arquette, as seen in localChicago newspapersExtra andLa Nota.
Gonzalez said in herSeventeen interview that she had been in an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend; the relationship ended shortly before the filming ofcycle 7.[5]
Gonzalez initially auditioned forCycle 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.
Gonzalez re-auditioned forCycle 8 and this time made it to the top thirteen, being the twelfth finalist selected (just before Diana Zalewski filled the final place). During the competition, Gonzalez was called first at panel four times, received four Covergirl of the Week awards, and won the Go-Sees reward challenge inSydney. She was also the second contestant after Joanie Dodds and the first winner to never appear in the bottom two. On the season finale, Gonzalez was revealed as the winner. She is the first girl in the show's history to compete on more than one cycle and win, followed by formerCycle 5 sixth placer,Lisa D'Amato ofCycle 17: All Stars. Gonzalez is the second of three winners fromIllinois, preceded byAdrianne Curry ofCycle 1, and followed byMcKey Sullivan ofCycle 11.
Gonzalez appeared in the first episode ofCycle 9 atSt. 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 andSaleisha 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.
Gonzalez appeared in aCycle 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.
After the show, she has modeling inNew York,California,Florida,Texas andIllinois, while international inMexico,South Africa,Malaysia,Thailand andIndia.
Gonzalez has modeled for theNew York Post (Tempo),US Weekly,In Touch Weekly,[6] had a 6-page spread in an issue ofVibe Vixen magazine, a 12-page fashion spread for ZooZoom Magazine. Named One Of Latina Magazine's Latinas Of the Year, had a 9-page spread for Colures (U.K fashion Magazine), was featured inTrace (magazine): Model Behaviour as Falls new faces, has been on the covers and had spreads of over a dozen magazines such asLatina,Imagén,Hombre,[7]6 Degrees,FN,ZooZoom,Fashion SalonSeventeen,[8]Urban Latino,Bleu,Vanidades,[9]Scene,JamRock,Splendor,[10]Time Out.[11] andMetrostyle Catalog.[12] She has also appeared inLot29 Fall/Winter 07-08 and Spring/Summer 08 ad campaigns; she has had a total of four billboards inTimes Square so far.[13] Also, she shares one of her Lot29 billboards inTimes 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 byAubrey O'Day.[17]Gonzalez is on the pages of YRB Magazine.[18] She has also been featured onCOACD, fashionista.com and inWomen's Wear Daily.[19] Gonzalez currently has nationwide campaigns withGarnier Nutrisse, andSouthpole. In addition, Kett Cosmetics, Marianne Stores F/W 09, and Recession Denim F/W 09 campaigns. She has also been on the coverNuovo Magazine. She has been on the cover of Nylon Mexico.In India, she has been in Marie Claire (June 2012), New Woman and Grazia.
Gonzalez has modeled forXimena Valero and James de Colón and was honored at the 1st Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week.[20][21] Gonzalez also walked for Ashley Paige in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim 08 and was on the catwalk for theArmani Exchange line. In addition she received a showcard from elite and walked atMercedes-BenzNew York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008.[22] Gonzalez walked atMercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2008-09 for Armani Exchange and Project Runway finalist Jillian Lewis.[23] She has modeled for the Amaya swimwear line at the BET 'Rip the Runway' fashion show. Gonzalez strutted on the catwalk of Mercedes-BenzNew York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 for designers Jose Duran, Indashio, Cesar Galindo, Farah Angsana andCusto Barcelona. Gonzalez was on the runway for Adolfo Sanchez S/S 09 collection and also on the runways at the 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Fashion Week for Elda De La Rosa, James De Colon, Nora Del Busto, and Soledad Designs S/S 09.[24] Gonzalez modeled as Wonder Woman at the 11th Annual New York Chocolate Show, which benefited theSusan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.[25] Gonzalez strutted on the catwalk of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009 for Project Runway & Jordi Scott. She was also on the runways for Dana Maxx Fall 09, Design Cares Kaleidoscope Of Dreams ForSt. Jude Children's Hospital and Jenna Leigh Lingerie A/W 09.10. Maxis presents Malaysia International Fashion Week 2009. Gonzalez was also a featured model in the finale ofProject 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.
As part of her prize, Gonzalez won representation byElite Model Management, a $100,000 (USD) contract withCoverGirl cosmetics and a photo shoot for the cover of a six-page spread inSeventeen magazine. In addition, during the run of Cycle 9, Gonzalez appeared once a week in a "My Life As A CoverGirl" segment that aired during commercial breaks while the week's episode of Top Model runs. She has also been Featured as one ofCycle 11'sTop Models in Action.
She made appearances on talk showsLive With Regis and Kelly,106 & Park,TRL,The View, modeling a dress designed byElisabeth Hasselbeck andJensen! (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 carryingDaddy Yankee.[27]
Gonzalez hosted several style spots forCoverGirl TV, including segments titled "Summer Goddess", "Day To Night" and "Jaslene's Glamorous Nights". She was a nominee for the 2007Teen 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'sAmerica'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 officialCoverGirl commercial, which aired in Europe, Latin America and on Spanish-language channels and has been featured onTeen Vogue. She shot a cameo in theJohn Leguizamo filmNothing Like the Holidays. In addition, Gonzalez has renewed her contract withCoverGirl and she has also been featured onCBS'The Early Show, where she discussed her career success. Gonzalez was also featured onRyan Leslie's music video, "Addiction".[29] Also, featured on Aventura's (Dominican Bachata band) latest music video "Por Un Segundo" andMagic Juan's music video "Baby Come Back".
Gonzalez partnered withLiz Claiborne and theNational Domestic Violence Hotline to spread awareness about teen dating violence for the "Love Is Not Abuse" campaign.[30] Gonzalez modeled a design from fashion houseNina Ricci on theToday Show withKathie Lee Gifford andHoda Kotb for a segment on Paws for Style. Gonzalez is currently signed with 301 Model ManagementMiami, Faces Model ManagementMalaysia, Exodus Model ManagementThailand; she is currently working inMalaysia,Hong Kong,Thailand andSingapore. 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
| Year | Award | Category | For: | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Female Reality/Variety TV Star | America's Next Top Model | Nominated |
| Preceded by | America's Next Top Model winner Cycle 8 (2007) | Succeeded by |
