Anchal Joseph
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Anchal Joseph is an Indian-American fashion model and actress. She competed on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
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and was told at casting by host Tyra Banks
that she was one of the most physically beautiful contestants to ever participate in the competition. While she was often praised for the quality of her portfolio, her lack of self-confidence was often noted by the judging panel and she was eliminated after refusing to fully participate in a challenge that required her to perform a task while portraying a random emotion (dance aggressively), ranking seventh. Joseph stirred some controversy when she made comments about the fact that people with lighter hair, skin or eyes were perceived as better looking in India, when asked about her blue contacts by Tyra Banks. She was voted CoverGirl of the Week by the viewers during the third and fourth episode.
, and ZOOM Magazine and modeled for Show Off Straps for their On line look book prior to her appearance on America's Next Top Model Cycle 7. Post-ANTM Joseph signed with photographer Manny Roman who relaunched her modeling and acting career. Booking her for Night Weekly Magazine, Artemis Allure Models Magazine, I AM CERA show / FUNKSHION Fashion week, Lila Nikole Show / Rock Fashion Week, Red Dress Fashion Show to benefit the American Heart Association at the Setai Hotel in South Beach as part of Funkshion Fashion Week, booked her to Co-Host With SFL Live with Kristin Anderson. Manny no longer represents Joseph and has placed her with MEGA Models Miami. She has modeled for Sofi Swimwear. She has also taken part in several Miami Fashion Week
s.
She is slated to appear in Halogen TV
's "Nobel Exchange," as well as a role in director Garry Marshall
's movie New Year's Eve
.
She has also taken part in action to promote AIDS
prevention.
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America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 7 started airing on September 20, 2006 as the first to be aired on The CW network. The season's catch-phrase is "The Competition Won't Be Pretty." The season's promotional theme song is "Hot Stuff " by Pussycat Dolls.To date, this cycle is the most watched season in...
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Top Model
Joseph was the 6th contestant to be selected to participate on the seventh cycle of America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
and was told at casting by host Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
that she was one of the most physically beautiful contestants to ever participate in the competition. While she was often praised for the quality of her portfolio, her lack of self-confidence was often noted by the judging panel and she was eliminated after refusing to fully participate in a challenge that required her to perform a task while portraying a random emotion (dance aggressively), ranking seventh. Joseph stirred some controversy when she made comments about the fact that people with lighter hair, skin or eyes were perceived as better looking in India, when asked about her blue contacts by Tyra Banks. She was voted CoverGirl of the Week by the viewers during the third and fourth episode.
Modeling and Acting Career
Joseph has been featured in the pages of Vogue ParisVogue Paris
The French edition of Vogue magazine, Vogue Paris, is a fashion magazine that has been published since 1920.-1920–1954:The French edition of Vogue was first issued on June 15, 1920. More information about French Vogue in the 1920s is available in Mary E. Davis's book Classic Chic: Music, Fashion,...
, and ZOOM Magazine and modeled for Show Off Straps for their On line look book prior to her appearance on America's Next Top Model Cycle 7. Post-ANTM Joseph signed with photographer Manny Roman who relaunched her modeling and acting career. Booking her for Night Weekly Magazine, Artemis Allure Models Magazine, I AM CERA show / FUNKSHION Fashion week, Lila Nikole Show / Rock Fashion Week, Red Dress Fashion Show to benefit the American Heart Association at the Setai Hotel in South Beach as part of Funkshion Fashion Week, booked her to Co-Host With SFL Live with Kristin Anderson. Manny no longer represents Joseph and has placed her with MEGA Models Miami. She has modeled for Sofi Swimwear. She has also taken part in several Miami Fashion Week
Fashion Week
A fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week, which allows fashion designers, brands or "houses" to display their latest collections in runway shows and buyers and the media to take a look at the latest trends. Most importantly, these events let the industry know...
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She is slated to appear in Halogen TV
Halogen TV
Halogen TV is a television network that airs feature-length films, documentaries, short films, and original reality programs that center on making positive social changes and making the world a better place.-History:...
's "Nobel Exchange," as well as a role in director Garry Marshall
Garry Marshall
Garry Kent Marshall is an American actor, director, writer and producer. His notable credits include creating Happy Days and The Odd Couple and directing Nothing In Common, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Valentine's Day, and The Princess Diaries.-Early life:Marshall was born in the New York City...
's movie New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve (film)
New Year's Eve is an upcoming romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. Like Valentine's Day, Marshall's previous film, it depicts a series of holiday vignettes of the state of several romances.-Cast:...
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She has also taken part in action to promote AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
prevention.
Personal life
Joseph made headlines in early 2011 when she was spotted with well-known actor Jim CarreyJim Carrey
James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He has received two Golden Globe Awards and has also been nominated on four occasions. Carrey began comedy in 1979, performing at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Ontario...
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