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Yoanna House Profile |
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Birth Date: April 9, 1980
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Birth Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Birth Name: Yoanna House
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Height: 5'11"
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Biography |
Little is known about Yoanna House's life prior to her
popularity explosion via reality TV. It's not that the
Jacksonville, Florida native seeks the eccentric star's
seclusion. She's simply too new on the scene to have been
the subject of a probing inquiry into her past. But if
there's anything we take pleasure in, it's probing hot
women.
Born April 9, 1980, Yoanna grew up as a regular girl in a
multi-ethnic house (her mother is Mexican). She was always
pretty, but it was her grandmother who would plant the idea
of a modeling career in her head. "I was always in her
closet," House recalls. "We would watch TV... read
magazines... go to the mall. She taught me about couture and
how important it was. A lot of my appreciation came from
her."
The bug was in her, and wouldn't leave her alone. Yoanna
couldn't even complete three years of college due to an
eagerness to get her career started.
At 23, Yoanna found herself babysitting and dipping her
pinky toe in the fashion world by working as an assistant to
a clothing designer. The reality TV boom was in full swing,
and UPN was holding auditions to a sequel to one of its more
popular shows, America's Next Top Model.
It was the break that Yoanna needed. But she wasn't 100%
confident about it. The size of the competition -- thousands
of beautiful girls applied -- scared her. Furthermore, her
body wasn't up to industry standards.
Yoanna went on a two-year diet and exercise blitzkrieg.
Through a combination of yoga, pilates and healthy eating,
she managed to shed a whopping 60 lbs. in two years. For the
fashion savvy, that's a drop from a size 10 to a 2. She
looked stunning, and was ready to compete.
Yoanna was selected to be among the 12 final aspiring models
who would spend six weeks in a Manhattan loft undergoing a
series of bizarre tests. There were photo shoots, walking
lessons and intense coaching on achieving "the look." And
yes, there was cattiness. There was backstabbing,
manipulation and deceit among the contestants -- and one
rival accused Yoanna of being bulimic.
Living on the set of America's Next Top Model became so
stressful, Yoanna was a broken nail away from leaving. But
she stayed strong and focused at the long-term returns: a
trip to a villa in Verona and a chance to appear in Jane
magazine.
Yoanna took blistering criticisms with grace and put the
judges' (Tyra Banks among them) suggestions to practice
right away. In the finale, her futuristic shoot was a
triumph, and she was named winner of the competition.
Having won the crown of America's Next Top Model, Yoanna
landed a contract with a modeling agency and became the face
for Sephora, a cosmetics company. Since her victory, she has
endorsed cereal and appeared on On Air With Ryan Seacrest,
the Late Show with David Letterman, and was a guest on Live
with Regis and Kelly.
Whether or not she's got a man remains in doubt. If she is
single, that won't last for long, we're sure. |
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Other
Information |
Her mother is from Mexico.
She enjoys indie pop music, sumo wrestling and rally racing.
Worked as a babysitter and a clothing designer before
winning "America's Next Top Model" (2003).
Her hometown is Jacksonville, Florida.
Was really close with her grandmother with whom she enjoyed
fashion.
Her idol is Kate Moss.
Her favorite food is Cuban, Middle Eastern and peanut
butter.
Her favorite TV shows are "Fashiontrance" (2002) and "The
Wonder Years" (1988).
Her favorite movie is Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961).
She still maintains her friendship with fellow "America's
Next Top Model" contestant Shandi Sullivan.
Lost around 50 pounds before appearing on "America's Next
Top Model" (2003). |
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