CW's America's Next Top Model Winner Signs as CoverGirl Model

HUNT VALLEY, Md., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- CoverGirl is proud to welcome
"CW's America's Next Top Model" cycle 8 winner, Jaslene Gonzalez, into the
CoverGirl family. Jaslene, the first ever Latina to win the competition,
received a $100,000 CoverGirl cosmetics contract under which she will
appear in a print ad for CoverGirl TruShine Lipcolor, a year's
representation by Elite Model Management and a cover and six-page spread in
Seventeen magazine.
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"Jaslene's lively zest for life was evident on "America's Next Top
Model," said Esi Eggleston Bracey, Vice President and General Manager,
CoverGirl Cosmetics in North America. "Jaslene Gonzalez's hard work and
determination is inspiring to all women, and her inner and outer beauty
make her an excellent choice to represent CoverGirl."
Jaslene, a 21 year old Chicago native of Puerto Rican heritage, proved
to be a viewer favorite during the season, as evidenced by her being voted
CoverGirl of the Week. Her ability to master the runway and captivate the
cameras convinced judges she was worthy of the CoverGirl model contract.
Jaslene's unwavering drive to win fueled her through the competition.
Her confidence showed viewers and judges alike that she's more than a
pretty face. Jaslene's charisma, determination and energetic spirit
garnered high praise for her photos and will continue to leverage her as a
role model for Latina women world-wide.
"It means so much to me to be working with a cosmetics company that
celebrates the diverse look of women in this country," said Jaslene. "As a
Latina, I am proud to represent CoverGirl and follow in the footsteps of
beautiful Latinas like Yamilla Diaz-Rahi, Inez Rivera, Elsa Benitez, and
Amelia Vega."
Since its introduction in 1961, CoverGirl has helped numerous modeling
careers and was one of the first brands to link models' names and faces
with a product. CoverGirl is known for signing models that embody both
inner and outer beauty, and the long list of famous CoverGirl models
include Queen Latifah, Christie Brinkley, Drew Barrymore, Rihanna, Tyra
Banks, Patricia Velasquez, Molly Sims, and Amelia Vega.
Visit http://www.covergirl.com for more information on CoverGirl's family of
models and makeup or to chat LIVE with a beauty consultant that can answer
questions on an array of beauty topics and provide make-up suggestions. P&G
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"America's Next Top Model" is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in
association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and
executive producer along with Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Anthony
Dominici ("The Amazing Race").