Tahnee Atkinson
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Tahnee Atkinson is an Australian model, best known for winning fifth cycle
of Australia's Next Top Model
.
and was awarded $20,000 cash, and contracts from Priscilla's model management, Maybelline and Harper's Bazaar magazine.
contestant Clare Venema, was a state finalist in the Girlfriend Magazine
Model Search; however both girls were disqualified as they were already signed to model agencies. Atkinson was previously signed to Scene Models in Perth.
During the fifth cycle
, Tahnee walked the runway for Nicola Finetti and Alex Perry
. As the winner of Cycle 5 Atkinson won a 12-month contract with Priscilla's model management, a contract with Maybelline New York, and a spread in Harper's Bazaar
magazine. She has also signed a 6 month deal with Harper's and will model exclusively for the magazine with her first shoot in August. Her print work includes a Bettina Liano campaign.
Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 5
The Fifth Cycle of Australia's Next Top Model was an Australian reality television program which was broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8. The cycle premiered on 28 April 2009. Auditions were held during October and November 2008 across Australia...
of Australia's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television series, based on a franchise that was created by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model...
.
Australia's Next Top Model
Tahnee was often considered one of the front runners in the competition, garnering 3 first call-outs and winning 3 challenges. During the competition, Tahnee’s weight was criticized by other contestants, judges, and fashion industry professionals. In one of the challenges, Tahnee won the lead in a Telstra advertising campaign. In another challenge, she won a $10,000 shopping spree at the Corner Shop, opting to give $1,000 to another contestant Adele Thiel. On 7 July 2009 Tahnee was announced the winner of cycle 5 of Australia's Next Top ModelAustralia's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television series, based on a franchise that was created by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model...
and was awarded $20,000 cash, and contracts from Priscilla's model management, Maybelline and Harper's Bazaar magazine.
Career
In 2008 Tahnee, along with fellow Australia's Next Top ModelAustralia's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model is an Australian reality television series, based on a franchise that was created by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model...
contestant Clare Venema, was a state finalist in the Girlfriend Magazine
Girlfriend Magazine
Girlfriend magazine is an Australian teen girls magazine. It targets readers aged 12–17 years old with a mix of entertainment, fashion, beauty, advice and lifestyle articles....
Model Search; however both girls were disqualified as they were already signed to model agencies. Atkinson was previously signed to Scene Models in Perth.
During the fifth cycle
Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 5
The Fifth Cycle of Australia's Next Top Model was an Australian reality television program which was broadcast on the Australian subscription television channel, FOX8. The cycle premiered on 28 April 2009. Auditions were held during October and November 2008 across Australia...
, Tahnee walked the runway for Nicola Finetti and Alex Perry
Alex Perry
Alex Perry is an Australian fashion designer, particularly noted for his designs in womenswear. After graduating from East Sydney Technical College in 1984, Perry worked as a model agent representing Australian models for international modelling agencies. In 1992 Perry opened his first atelier...
. As the winner of Cycle 5 Atkinson won a 12-month contract with Priscilla's model management, a contract with Maybelline New York, and a spread in Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
magazine. She has also signed a 6 month deal with Harper's and will model exclusively for the magazine with her first shoot in August. Her print work includes a Bettina Liano campaign.