Danielle Evans
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Danielle "Dani" Evans is an American fashion model. In May 2006, she won Cycle 6
of America's Next Top Model
Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics
, a modeling contract with Ford Models
and a photoshoot for Elle
magazine.
, which the judges felt was problematic, as the competition winner would shoot commercials for Covergirl; however, they acknowledged that she could work with a speech coach to eradicate her accent. In the finale, the judges were torn, with some of the judges preferring fellow finalist Joanie Dodds
's versatile portfolio, while others (notably judge Nigel Barker) preferring Evans's "signature look." However, they felt Evans had the stronger in-person presence and commanded the final catwalk as well as having a stunning portfolio. Evans's charisma and charm edged out Dodds, and she was crowned the winner of the sixth cycle of America's Next Top Model
.
She has been voted by Top Model Obsessed viewers as their favorite contestant ever.
as part of her prize, however, she is currently signed with Click Model Management
, Elle Girl
, Jewel Magazine, In Touch Weekly
, Essence Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, The New York Post, PowerPlay Magazine, Ashro catalog, Sephora
, Akademiks
, CoverGirl eyewear, the Tory Burch line for Saks Fifth Avenue and Cover magazine.
Venus magazine
Fall '07 and Zang Toi Fall '07, BET'S Rip the Runway, Style Salon, Jenni Kayne's spring collection fashion show, and Carlos Campos Fashion Design
Fall 2009 during New York Fashion Week
. She has received a showcard from her agency, Click Model Management, for NY Fashion Week. She is one of few ANTM
alumnae to be given a showcard for fashion week, an honor she received multiple times. Evans also walked in Korto's finale show on Project Runway
season 5. Evans walked for Y-3 and William Rast F/W 2010 New York Fashion Week.
Evans walked for TRIAS, Farah Angsana and Mara Hoffman Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week.
Dani Evans also walked for Michael Knight and Zang Toi in NY Fashion Week Spring 2012 show(Sept. 2011)
and Tiiu Kuik
. Dani was one of only a few Top Model winners to have her CoverGirl contract renewed and do multiple ads for the brand. She has recently been featured as one of CoverGirl's Top Models in Action. In the summer of 2009, She appeared on the cover of Kouture Magazine. Her shoot appeared on YouTube.
and appeared on the The Wendy Williams Show
on September 16, 2009 as a model for Pastry, a line owned by Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons. She was featured in the Victoria's Secret
PINK online style guide in December, 2009.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 premiered on March 8, 2006, which would be the last cycle to air on UPN before merging with the The WB to create the The CW...
of America's Next Top Model
America'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....
Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics
CoverGirl (brand)
COVERGIRL is an American cosmetics brand founded in 1960 in Maryland, by the Noxzema Chemical Company and acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989. The Noxell Company advertised this cosmetics line by allowing "cover girls", fashion models who appear on the front cover of women's magazines, to wear...
, a modeling contract with Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
and a photoshoot for Elle
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
magazine.
America's Next Top Model
Evans was thought by the judges to be one of the front-runners in the competition, noted for her striking face. It was not until the second half of the contest that she came under criticism for her heavy southern accentSouthern accent
A southern accent, in general, is an accent characteristic of the southern part of any country or region. With reference to the English language, the term usually refers to either of:*Southern American English...
, which the judges felt was problematic, as the competition winner would shoot commercials for Covergirl; however, they acknowledged that she could work with a speech coach to eradicate her accent. In the finale, the judges were torn, with some of the judges preferring fellow finalist Joanie Dodds
Joanie Dodds
Joan Ann "Joanie" Dodds is an American fashion model. Dodds currently resides in Newport Beach, California. She had her debut television appearance as the runner-up on Cycle 6 of the CW reality TV series, America's Next Top Model.- Early life :Dodds is the oldest of five children, three of whom...
's versatile portfolio, while others (notably judge Nigel Barker) preferring Evans's "signature look." However, they felt Evans had the stronger in-person presence and commanded the final catwalk as well as having a stunning portfolio. Evans's charisma and charm edged out Dodds, and she was crowned the winner of the sixth cycle of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 premiered on March 8, 2006, which would be the last cycle to air on UPN before merging with the The WB to create the The CW...
.
She has been voted by Top Model Obsessed viewers as their favorite contestant ever.
Career
After the show, Danielle signed with Ford ModelsFord Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
as part of her prize, however, she is currently signed with Click Model Management
Print work
She has been featured in MetroStyle, ELLEElle
Elle may refer to:*Elle, Central African Republic*Elle , a fashion publication*Ellé, a river in France*Elle , a female given name*Elle , a Sri Lankan game similar to baseball*Ælle of Sussex, a Saxon king...
, Elle Girl
Elle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
, Jewel Magazine, In Touch Weekly
In Touch Weekly
In Touch Weekly is an American celebrity gossip magazine. The magazine is focused on celebrity news, fashion, beauty, relationships and lifestyle, and is geared towards a younger readership, billing itself as "fast and fun", along with making claims about their lower cover price on their front...
, Essence Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, The New York Post, PowerPlay Magazine, Ashro catalog, Sephora
Sephora
Sephora is a chain of cosmetics stores founded in France in 1970 and acquired by Paris-based conglomerate LVMH in 1997. The Sephora chain includes more than 750 stores in 17 countries...
, Akademiks
Akademiks
Akademiks is an American brand of urban clothing popular with devotees of hip hop music. The label was founded by two brothers, Donwan and Emmett Harrell, along with another group of partners....
, CoverGirl eyewear, the Tory Burch line for Saks Fifth Avenue and Cover magazine.
Venus magazine
Runway
Evans has walked the runway for Issue, Victorio & Lucchino, Baby PhatBaby Phat
Baby Phat is an urban fashion line of clothing and other items for women and girls. Besides clothing, the brand also includes accessories for phones, jewelry, shoes and fragrances. It is the corporate "sibling" of the clothing brand Phat Farm created by Russell Simmons. Baby Phat uses a sleek cat...
Fall '07 and Zang Toi Fall '07, BET'S Rip the Runway, Style Salon, Jenni Kayne's spring collection fashion show, and Carlos Campos Fashion Design
Carlos Campos Fashion Design
Carlos Campos is a New York-based fashion brand. The company was founded in 2006 by designer Carlos Campos .The label is associated with men's suits...
Fall 2009 during New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
. She has received a showcard from her agency, Click Model Management, for NY Fashion Week. She is one of few ANTM
America'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....
alumnae to be given a showcard for fashion week, an honor she received multiple times. Evans also walked in Korto's finale show on Project Runway
Project Runway
Project Runway is an American reality television series on Lifetime Television, previously on the Bravo network, which focuses on fashion design and is hosted by model Heidi Klum. The contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are restricted in time, materials and theme...
season 5. Evans walked for Y-3 and William Rast F/W 2010 New York Fashion Week.
Evans walked for TRIAS, Farah Angsana and Mara Hoffman Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week.
Dani Evans also walked for Michael Knight and Zang Toi in NY Fashion Week Spring 2012 show(Sept. 2011)
Commercial
She has starred in the continuing CoverGirl commercial campaign on The CW entitled "My Life as a Cover Girl" during Fall 2006 as well as starring in a CoverGirl commercial with fellow CoverGirls Queen LatifahQueen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
and Tiiu Kuik
Tiiu Kuik
-Early life:Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Kuik was discovered at age 13 in an Estonian supermarket by model scout Paolo Moglia. She was then sent to Japan for modeling work, and after that, to Italy...
. Dani was one of only a few Top Model winners to have her CoverGirl contract renewed and do multiple ads for the brand. She has recently been featured as one of CoverGirl's Top Models in Action. In the summer of 2009, She appeared on the cover of Kouture Magazine. Her shoot appeared on YouTube.
Other
She is the spokesmodel for AkademiksAkademiks
Akademiks is an American brand of urban clothing popular with devotees of hip hop music. The label was founded by two brothers, Donwan and Emmett Harrell, along with another group of partners....
and appeared on the The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show is a syndicated talk show hosted by Wendy Williams that premiered on July 14, 2008, as six-week sneak peek, in Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York City. The test run was picked up for a full season that began its run on July 13, 2009 in over 70% of the country in...
on September 16, 2009 as a model for Pastry, a line owned by Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons. She was featured in the Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
PINK online style guide in December, 2009.