LISA D'AMATO IN TORONTO FOR "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL LIVE"

Lisa D'Amato in Toronto - May 2012

She sings, she models, she does it all.  And we both share the same Birthday even!  America's Next Top Model All-Stars Winner Lisa D'Amato arrived in Toronto Tuesday night from Los Angeles to do a few days of Press for this weekend's much-talked-about America's Next Top Model Live.  The Convention which takes place at Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday, May 4, 2012 through Sunday, May 6, 2012, brings to our City some Favourites from previous Cycles including: Isis, Shannon, Alexandria, Bianca, Laura and Camille.

The Event will give Fans an opportunity to meet their favourite Top Models and also offers Fashion Shows, plus an unveiling of the Sutherland Supermodel Search Winner.  Canadian Pop Stars Danny Fernandes and Karl Wolf also are slated to perform.  Tickets range from $18 to $29 and you can get yours here still.

D'Amato made a quick visit to Global Television's The Morning Show earlier today.  On her second chance at success she says, "It was my fault from the very beginning in Cycle Five where I didn't take the opportunity as serious.". "I think I owed it to my Fans, the Franchise and myself.".

Dave Gerry asked her as a Model if she is sacrificing her chance at Motherhood to which D'Amato told him, "Oh Honey, it's 2012! One of my nicknames is D-Battery. I have a ton of energy and I dare everyone to see what I'm capable of.".  She adds, "I'm gonna have my Cake and eat it too. BAM!", which drew cheers from the Show's Female Hosts, Liza Fromer, Daru Dhillon and Kris Reyes.

JAY MANUEL, JESSICA STAM & TOMMY HILFIGER CONFIRMED FOR TORONTO APPEARANCES

Jay Manuel

Attention Toronto Fashionistas! There are two exciting events coming this month which you need to mark on your Calendars.

1. Iconic Fashion Designer Tommy Hilfiger will be visiting The Bay - Queen St. on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 between 6 to 8 PM. Appearing with him will be Canadian Fashion Supermodel Jessica Stam and New York Rangers' Brad Richards. Autographs will be signed and lines will be queued.

2. America's Next Top Model's Jay Manuel will be visiting Sears - Eaton Centre on September 20, 2011 for an appearance, as confirmed on his Twitter. He will be meeting Fans and promoting his Attitude line. More details to come on times. 

I wonder whether or not he will be supporting ANTM Alumni Analeigh Tipton as she too will be here at the same time for the TIFF Premiere of Whit Stillman's Damsels in Distress!

Have fun, Mavenati!

(Photo credit: Attitude/JayManuel.com)

ANN CROWNED CYCLE 15 WINNER OF "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL"

Ann, America's Next Top Model Cycle 15 Winner

19 year-old Ann from Dallas, Texas was crowned winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 15.  The lithe and statuesque Model was known most for her awkward personality and self-consciousness in her own height, which actually played to her advantage on requisite Challenges.  The Season culminated in both her and Top Two opponent Chelsey competing in Italy.  As a surprise, their families were flown-in to offer their support.

Ann and Chelsey as part of tonight's Finale, had to compete on the Runway at a Just Cavalli Collection Fashion Show, before a panel of judges headed by Host and Producer Tyra Banks and Fashion Icon Roberto Cavalli.  They also had to film a CoverGirl Commercial which saw them recording Video and Audio components separately under the direction of Toronto's Mr. Jay Manuel.

Although I adore ANTM, my biggest criticism is that in past seasons, Winners failed ever to make a splash in the Fashion World despite the show's claim of finding the next "Top Model". This could be interpreted furthermore as a search for a "Supermodel".  Ann I feel, has a legitimate chance at modeling  Haute Couture in her uniqueness.  Above this, she is young.

Ann wins a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl, in addition to a representation deal with IMG Models and a coveted spread in the prestigious Vogue Italia.

Learn more about Cycle 15 of America's Next Top Model here.

(Photo credit: The CW Network)