Announcing the Finalists of the Sutherland Supermodel Search!

TORONTO, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Sutherland Models is thrilled to announce the Top 12 Finalists for the Sutherland Supermodel Search 2012, to be featured at America's Next Top Model Live (ANTM), an exciting consumer event coming to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 4, 5, 6, 2012.

Ann Sutherland, President of Sutherland Models, who has discovered the likes of Shalom Harlow and Addison Gill, is pleased to be partnering with America's Next Top Model Live to find their next Supermodel, "We are very excited to be giving young women the opportunity to be discovered and be featured as part of ANTM Live and find Canada's next Supermodel," says Sutherland. "Out of the thousands of entries received, we are very excited to have chosen twelve stunning young women with great potential to be top models!"

Finalists will be given an incredible opportunity to model in the ANTM Live Schwarzkopf Main Stage Fashion Show, a high-end fashion show production featuring live entertainment, choreographed numbers and innovative Canadian designs.  The winner of the Sutherland Supermodel Search will be announced live on show weekend and be awarded with an exclusive contract provided by Sutherland Models, and an exceptional prize package valued at over $10,000!

Visitors who attend ANTM Live may also be selected for a 'Wild Card' slot in the Schwarzkopf Main Stage Fashion Show and truly get the 'Next Top Model' experience.

The Top 12 Finalists are:

Rachel Allard - 5'9", 14 years old
Emily Alexander - 5'11.5", 17 years old
Thea Barnwell - 5'9", 17 years old
Carol Brantnell - 5'9", 18 years old
Brittany Bridges - 5'9", 15 years old
Sarah Curd - 5'9", 17 years old
Heather Kelsall - 5'10", 15 years old
Evelyn Li - 5'9", 19 years old
Taylor Reddi - 5'9.5", 14 years old
Olivia Singh - 5'10", 17 years old
Anna Stephenson - 5'10", 15 years old
Taylor Treveaven - 5'9", 20 years old

ABOUT SUTHERLAND MODELS

Established in 1985, Sutherland Models is one of Canada's most prestigious agencies. Located in Toronto, Sutherland Models represents women, men, and children.  Clients include magazine editorial, catalogue, advertising, commercial print, and television & film.  Affiliated with international agencies in all the major fashion markets, Sutherland Models is a recognized leader in the modeling industry, both nationally and internationally. For more information about Sutherland Models, visit, www.sutherlandmodels.com

ABOUT AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL LIVE TORONTO

Visitors to America's Next Top Model Live will be treated to free makeovers, given a chance to strut their stuff on the Pandora Open Catwalk, shop for the latest and best brands, watch incredible fashion shows, get beauty advice from industry experts, find out how to break into the modelling industry, and maybe even get discovered!  America's Next Top Model Live will feature celebrity appearances, live entertainment and a full weekend of the Top Model experience!  For more information about America's Next Top Model Live, visit www.ANTMLivetoronto.com.

ABOUT NATIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT

National Event Management has over 35 years of show experience in the development, production and management of over 400 successful, enduring and well attended events across North America.  For more information about National Event Management, visit www.nationalevent.com.

ABOUT CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS

CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films.  Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise.  For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com

For photos please go to www.sutherlandmodels.com/press

Image with caption: "Supermodel Search Finalists (CNW Group/Sutherland Models Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120419_C7280_PHOTO_EN_12531.jpg

CONTACT:

Sutherland Models - Carole Reynolds, [phone]
[email protected]

America's Next Top Model Live - Lisa Spodek, [phone]
[email protected]