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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands: Monday, May 6th 2013 – Nine young ladies emerged victorious owing to the 2013 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza on Saturday, May 4th. However, it was 16-year-old Samentha Etienne that named the Face of the Turks & Caicos, TCI Top Model 2013! As contestant number nine, she stood out the remaining nine contestants and charged to the fore with her exotic features, sun-kissed smooth cocoa skin tone, long lithe physique and wonderful personality. Shy, but bubbly all the same, the 5’10” Haitian born beauty not only won the contest, but also captured ‘Industry Readiness’, ‘Best Body’, ‘Model’s Portfolio’ and sashayed off with ‘Best Runway Walk’ award too.
“I am so happy right now. This is the best experience of my life. This is really a dream come true,” said Samentha through tears of joy. The newly titled 2013 TCI Top Model who enjoys reading everything she can about fashion, dressing up in the latest trends, hangout with friends, watching movies and listening to music went on to add that: “Winning the 2013 TCI Top Model Contest is the beginning of something special; something that I have always wanted from a little girl – to be a model. And I cannot wait to get started!”
The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza was a creative and fashion forward triumph, which saw a catwalk competition of ten (10) beautiful young ladies vying for the title of TCI Top Model 2013. Samentha Etienne captured the 2013 TCI Top Model title, with Carlisa Williams and Felicia Williams placing 1st Runners-Up and 2nd Runner’s-Up respectively. The event also featured the collection: Bougainvillea Designs by Stephanie D of the Flower Girl and a presentation from Kitchandra Penn’s Classique Couture boutique. The event opened with a fabulous performance by TCI’s ‘Songbird’ Barbara Johnson, and continued there from with Carl Lewis and T-Plus, Ryesha Higgs and the Black Out Crew.
Saturday’s show at The Williams Auditorium in Providenciales was packed to the gills as the contestants and models took to the ramp, runway and podiums, strutting their stuff and posing in some of the most elegant, funky, trendy and fashion forward garbs. Making special appearances were Washanda Registre, TCI Top Model 2012; Ashley Smith, TCI Top Model 2010 and Latoya Pinder, Miss Body Beautiful 2012.
The audience at Royele Couture: LUXE - the theme for this year’s event – were blown away by an opening passage that left them thrilled and on their feet as the models, lead by Courtney Robinson, the Director of Production, took the arena by storm! People roared with applause as it was a scene that left them in awe and kept them wanting for more!
There were also multi-media and video presentations that documented the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza: its history, training, event partners, organizing committee and those that made it an overwhelming success. This, along with the contestants’ montage that showcased them talking about themselves during their introduction.
As the winner of the 2013 TCI Top Model Contest, Samentha receives an opportunity of a lifetime. She will be named Digicel TCI Brand Ambassador for a year appearing on advertising campaigns for TV, print, billboards and making appearances at Digicel TCI events, a $1,000.00 advertising and appearance fee and a Digicel TCI post-paid cellular phone for a year. Samentha will be featured on the cover and in an editorial spread in the 2013 Summer Times of the Islands magazine along with a profile page in the 2014 Destination: Turks and Caicos Islands. She wins a round trip ticket to New York; two nights stay with meals courtesy of the Amanyara Resort; Luxury Get-away on the Caicos Adventure’s Lady K, Spa Gift package to Regent Palms Spa; $200 Gift Certificate to Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant; $150 gift certificate of a dinner for two at Gracie’s Cottage, Point Grace; a three-months membership to Rock It Hot Fitness; $500 gift certificate to Wish Boutique, Regent Palms Resort; Six months Hair Styling services courtesy of Kier’s Hairapy; and a photoshoot by Brilliant by Tropical Imaging Ltd photo-shoot.
Not only did Samentha win TCI Top Model, she won four of the five event’s most coveted awards along with the attention and interest of all visiting agencies and local companies. The agents/judges were Stacy Bell, Wilhelmina Model Management; Jason Valenta, Next Model Management; Andrew Castro, Soul Artist Management; and Jason Sobe, Red Model Management. Local judges were Claire Parrish, Times of the Islands; Natasha Brown, Digicel TCI; and Head Judge Althea Simone Been, La Dolce Vita.
The agencies were interested in Samentha Etienne, Felicia Williams, Carlisa Williams, Stacie-Ann Thomas, Iberly Abreu, Brittney Bien-Amie, Myah-Audae Simpson and Nikiera Stuart.
“The 2013 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza was great success. Not only did we, the orgranisers produce a fantastic event for our audience, but also a wonderful opportunity for those participating. By inviting four of New York’s most prominent fashion modeling agencies to our shores, I hope that they view our country and this event, as one where talent can be found to place with their agencies; and that they did!” said Courtney Robinson, Director of Production.
Not only did Samentha win TCI Top Model, she won four of the five event’s most coveted awards along with the attention and interest of all visiting agencies and local companies. The agents/judges were Stacy Bell, Wilhelmina Model Management; Jason Valenta, Next Model Management; Andrew Castro, Soul Artist Management; and Jason Sobe, Red Model Management. Local judges were Claire Parrish, Times of the Islands; Natasha Brown, Digicel TCI; and Head Judge Althea Simone Been, La Dolce Vita.
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“Year on year, more contestants and models are selected, and this bodes well for the event, and those that are serious about having careers in this creative inducstry. I am more than pleased how the event turned out. The level of professionalism and presentation will continue to get better each year. Our intention is not only to have a model contest, but to produce a high caliber event that all involved can feel proud and privileged that they were a partner in its success.”
Robinson went on to add: “I am truly honored to head a team that is passionate about giving those in the Turks and Caicos Islands an opportunity to shine, a platform to debut, and the tools to grow as individuals. This event is our way of giving back to our community and our hope is that everyone moving forward can dream big, follow it to the fullest, and help establish a creative industry in these “Beautiful By Nature” islands.”
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WINNERS:
1) Samentha Etienne, 2013 TCI Top Model Winner
2) Carlisa Williams, 1st Runner Up
3) Felicia Williams, 2nd Runner Up
AWARDS
Industry Readiness – Samentha Etienne
Model’s Portfolio Folder – Samentha Etienne
Runway Walk – Samentha Etienne
Best Body – Samentha Etienne
Fashion Forward – Carlisa Williams
RTC Viewers Choice Award – Ethline Wilner
Facebook “Like” & “Share” Award – Dwina Ariza
The Salvation Army Fashion Challenge – Ethline Wilner
Patron Cat-Walk-Off – Cassidy Williams*
Fierce Fashion Forward – Bianca Harvey-Joseph*
*Non-TCI Top Model Contestant related Awards
JUDGES:
Head Judge – Althea Simone Been, Managing-Director, La Dolce Vita
Stacy Bell, Manager, Women’s Board, Wilhelmina Model Management
Jason Valenta, Head of International Scouting, Next Model Management
Jason Sobe, Manager, Red Model Management
Andrew Castro, Manager, Soul Artist Management
Claire Parrish, Advertising Manager, Times of the Islands
Nathasha Brown, Customer Care Manager, Digicel TCI
CONTESTANTS & MODELS FOR NEW YORK CITY AGENCIES:
Wilhelmina Model Management
Samentha Etienne
Carlisa Williams
Felicia Williams
Stacie-Ann Thomas
NEXT Model Management
Samentha Etienne
Felicia Williams
Carlisa Williams
Brittney Bien-Aime
Red Model Management
Samentha Etienne
Carlisa Williams
Felicia Williams
Stacie-Ann Thomas
Brittney Bien-Aime
Nikiera Stuart
Myah-Audae Simpson
Soul Artist Management
Samentha Etienne
Felicia Williams
Stacie-Ann Thomas
Iberly Abreu
Nikiera Stuart
Times of the Islands – expressed interest for a future editorial
Samentha Etienne
Nikeira Stuart
Digicel TCI - expressed interest for a future advertising campaigns
Samentha Etienne
Carlisa Williams
Felicia Williams
Stacie-Ann Thomas
Iberly Abreu
TCI TOP MODEL CONTEST PRIZE LIST:
SAMENTHA ETIENNE
2013 TCI TOP MODEL CONTEST WINNER!
Valued at well over USD$12, 000.00 – with the press and publicity being immeasurable…
1) Named Digicel TCI Brand Ambassador for a year appearing on advertising campaigns for TV/Print/Billboards and making appearances at Digicel TCI Events.
2) Digicel TCI PostPaid cellular phone for a year
3) Advertising & Appearance Fee - $1,000 Cash
4) Featured on the cover and in an editorial spread in the 2012 Summer Times of the Islands magazine
5) Profile page in Destination: Turks and Caicos Islands 2013 edition
6) Round trip ticket to New York
7) Two nights stay with meals at the Amanyara Resort,
8) Luxury Get-away on the Caicos Adventure’s Lady K
9) Full Body treatment – Spa @ Regent Palms
10) $200 Gift Certificate to Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant
11) $150 Gift Certificate to Gracie’s Cottage, Point Grace.
12) Three Months membership to Rock It Hot Fitness
13) $500.00 Gift Certificate from Wish Boutique located at Regent Palms.
14) Six month Hair Styling services courtesy of Kier’s Hairapy
15) Test Photoshoot with Tropical Imagings Ltd
CARLISA WILLIAMS
1ST RUNNER-UP – Valued at over $5,000.00
US$500.00 Cash, Digicel TCI PostPaid phone for six (6) months, Parrot Cay Weekend Getaway, a Day Pass for Four to Beaches Resort & Spa TCI, Test Photoshoot courtesy of Paradise Photography,
$300 Gift Certificate for Avon by Shirley Hentutler, $150 Gift Certificate to FaBoutique and a Gift Certificate to Baci’s Restaurante.
FELICIA WILLIAMS
2ND RUNNER-UP – Valued at over $3,500.00
$250.00 Cash, Digicel TCI PostPaid phone for six (6) months, Gift Certificate to Yoshi’s ($150), Gift Certificate for May Kay Cosmetics by Melanie D. Smith, $300.00 Gift Certificate from Caribbean Village Boutique at Beaches Turks & Caicos and a Gift Certificate to Teona Spa.
CONSOLATION PRIZES:
INDUSTRY READINESS – SAMENTHA ETIENNE - Awarded to the contestant whose personality shined most during the pre-show, preliminary judging round. She receives a 3-month Gift Certificate Grace Bay Sports Center and $150 in CASH.
MODEL’S PORTFOLIO – SAMENTHA ETIENNE - Awarded to the most photogenic contestant. She receives a Six-month Gift Certificate for two (2) to Digicel TCI Cinemas.
BEST RUNWAY WALK – SAMENTHA ETIENNE - The Contestant that commanded the catwalk in the Rock that Look passage! The winner of Best Runway Walk will receive a Gift Certificate to Royal Jewels.
BEST BODY – SAMENTHA ETIENNE - The winner of Best Body in the Swimwear Couture Passage will receive a Gift Certificate for Spa Treatment and complementary skin care products from Anani Spa located The Grace Bay Club. She will also get Eight (8) sessions of underarm and bikini laser treatments courtesy of Dermamed along with appearing in a Dermamed laser hair removal promotions campaign.
FASHION FORWARD – CARLISA WILLIAMS - Fashion Forward is awarded to the contestant who best showcased their garment in the Royele Couture segment. She receives a Gift Certificate to Yoshi’s ($150).
RTC VIEWERS CHOICE – ETHLINE WILNER - The winner of RTC Viewers choice will receive a Gift Certificate to Hemmingway’s on the Beach and a Plaque with her photo courtesy of RTC.
FACEBOOK ‘LIKE’ & ‘SHARE’ AWARD – DWINA ARIZA - This goes to the contestant that receive the most likes for her TCI Top Model Photos on our official TCI Top Model Contest Facebook page – and she wins a $250.00 Gift Certificate to Business Solutions and Gift Certificate to Gilley’s Café.
THE SALVATION ARMY FASHION CHALLENGE – ETHLINE WILNER – The goes to the Contestant that recorded the fastest time. She won a gift basket of Bambara products courtesy of FOTTAC.
PATRON’S CAT-WALK-OFF – CASSIDY WILLIAMS* - She won a VIP ticket to the 2013 TCI Top Model Contest.
FIERCE FASHION FORWARD – BIANCA HARVEY-JOSEPH* - She won a $150 Gift Certificate to L’ete Boutique.
*Non-TCI Top Model Contestant related Awards.
PROUD PARTNERS:
Royele Communications Ltd, Digicel Tci – Our Premier Sponsor, Times Of The Islands, Radio Turks & Caicos, The Regent Village At Grace Bay, Regent Palms Resort, Air & Sea Agency, Mark Osmond Dental Clinic, Brilliant By Tropical Imaging Ltd, Kier’s Hairapy, Double R Media, Power 92.5fm, The Sun, Wood Contractal Services, Parrot Cay Resort, Graceway Sports Center, Avon By Shirley Hentutler, Mary Kay By Melanie D. Smith, Grace Bay Club, Lumpy Taxi & Tours, Sng Financial Services, Basic Essentials, Villa Del Mar, The Tuscany Resort, Teona Spa, Handypro Maintance, Griffith & Partners, Caicos Adventure’s Lady K, Le Vele, Faboutique, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Tourist Board, Anani Spa At The Grace Bay Club, Yoshi’s Sushi Bar And Restaurant, Rock It Hot Fitness, Business Solutions, Tubbz True Fitness Gym, Automotive Arts, Amanyara Resort, Beaches Tci Boutique, Osprey Beach Hotel, Classique Couture, Lemon Café, L’ete Boutique, The Sands At Grace Bay, Environmental Arts, Digicel Tci Cinemas, Bnc Consulting Group Ltd, Gilley’s Café, Gracies Cottage, Point Grace, Baci Ristorante, Hemmingway’s On The Beach, Learn And Lead Educational Center, Tremm Jocale, Wrightfully Fit Fitness Center, Paradise Photography And Dermamed.
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