by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tracea Bolin has a passion for fashion. But she also has a passion for her nation. Bolin was a winner at the Magnifique Showcase’s model competition held in Gulfport, Miss. in December. The event was organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley Before
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Model Angel Lawrence, a 22-year-old Nashville resident, was a winner at the Magnifique Showcase held in Gulfport, Miss. in December 2021. Magnifique is operated by former “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley. Here, Angel poses before an iPhone. Hair and makeup were handled by Angel herself.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Chloe Destiny Marie Bradley is on her way to becoming a model. But first and foremost, Chloe is a 5-year-old who likes to do the typical things 5-year-olds do. The Orange, Texas native was a recent winner at the Magnifique Showcase in Gulfport, Miss., which was
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Stephanie Dunbar see it as her mission to help people realize the importance of a diverse fashion world. The Dallas, Texas resident said, “I want people to see that you don’t have to be a certain size, age, color or sex to be a model.”
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Samantha Gass has been pushing against her personal mental health struggles and is making progress. The 16-year-old, who prefers to be called Sam, was institutionalized in 2020. She was battling her major depressive disorder, severe anxiety and a depersonalization disorder. As Sam explained it, she
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Tiera Hobbs, a 14-year-old model, was in the right place at the right time. Tiera is a modeling student at John Casablancas Columbus. The school posted some photographs of Tiera. Former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant, Victoria Henley, happened to come across them. Victoria, who owns Magnifique Showcase, asked Tiera
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Tekemia Jenkins may love modeling but beneath that desire for success in that feel is desire to exhibit compassion. The 24-year-old, who has a 5-year-old daughter who models as well, said “I love God and helping people.” To that end, Tekemia said, “My desire is to
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com When it comes to fashion, Serenity Noel McIntire has a yearning inside. The 9-year-old self-described “military brat” started modeling when she was 6 after taking classes in Fort Hood, Texas. Her teacher, Ciera Ray, taught Serenity everything she knows. This teacher “instilled a passion for fashion,
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ashley Rhodes is demonstrating that age is nothing but a number. The 32-year-old from North Florida has been tackling runway and printwork. She has walked the runway, and was a winner, in the Magnifique Showcase in Gulfport, Miss., which is operated by Victoria Henley, a
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Emmanuel Benavides and his career got a leg up in December when he competed at the Magnifique Showcase modeling competition held in Gulfport, Miss. Emmanuel was selected as the Top Child Male Model Winner at the contest. Magnifique is organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley CONTRIBUTED
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Quentez Clark had to learn to be noticed from an early age. The Elmira, N.Y. resident is one of 10 siblings. Originally from Johnston, S.C., Quentez said one of his passions is helping the less fortunate as well as working with young people. Quentez, who
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By VICTORIA HENLEY SPECIAL TO CTFASHIONMAG.COM Breathtaking views, changing leaves, and snow-covered mountains have made the beautiful Smoky Mountains a sought after holiday season “bucket list spot” for many generations. However, the musical revues, variety/ dinner shows, and interactive attractions truly make the Smokies a vacation destination like no other.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Like the protagonist in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing, model Rayna is just a “small town girl living in a lonely world. But the 13-year-old has her sights on life on the runway. Rayna said in an email interview that she comes from a small North Carolina
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Indiana’s Savannah Head has her feet firmly planted in school and work. But her head, excuse the pun, is in fashion. “When I’m not in front of the camera, I am either at school or work,” said Savannah. “I am currently in college to get my
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Layla Welch is 11 years old. But already, she has established a strong hold on the world of fashion. She also has been working toward being an actor and a songwriter. But the Pensacola, Fla. resident also recognizes her relative youth. “I will keep pushing forward,”
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Model AnitaLain can now lay claim to being a recent winner of the Magnifique runway competition organized by former “America’s Next Top Victoria Henley.” The event was held in Tennesse. Photographer:billypissios MUA: jairogarcia Designer: Anny Lee from China
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Knoxville, Tenn.’s Joshua Carroll has a simple message. Don’t give up on your dreams, said the 17-year old model. “I hope to accomplish so much through (the fashion) industry,” said Joshua, who is a model/ actor with the Stair Agency. “I have a passion for fashion
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Emma Baker started modeling just a year ago, and the high school senior said it was love at first sight. Emma is a recent winner of the Magnifique modeling competition organized by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. Emma said of modeling, ” I
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Model Brianna Mehan was a recent winner of the Magnifique fashion competitions held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. She won in the fashion editorial category. Here she poses in an in-studio fashion editorial.
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Ryan Gill recently found himself a winner as the latest Magnifique fashion competition, run by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley was held. Ryan walks the runway in these contributed photographs.
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By VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com Niels Duinker, an eight-time Guinness World Record Holder, has traveled the world with his juggling act, entertaining royalty, appearing on talk shows and delighting audiences at his various resident shows across the United States. Duinker has also written numerous books on the art of juggling (available
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Model Novelyn Spence exudes a lot of energy and enthusiasm whether it’s on the fashion runway or the pageant runway, she said in a recent email. Novelyn, who was a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion competition in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., said she takes pride in
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Model Felicia Dortch was a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion competition held by former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Victoria Henley. The competition was held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Photos: @lynnhenleyphotography Creative Director: @victoriahenly Makeup by: Tyren Dortch 1st look (black/floral) Saks Fifth Avenue/Saks off fifth 2nd look (pink)
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion designer Sarah Ake looks toward the natural and the manmade when creating her collections. “My inspiration is rooted in the natural movement and characteristics of modern architecture,” said the 25-year-old Colorado resident who founded for the SAKE of him in 2012. Ake was a recent
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Model Krystal Dawn O’Connor, a recent winner of the Magnifique fashion competition, is a resident of the “Treasure Coast” of South Florida. Krystal is a Blue Eyes Jewelry Co. designer and a hair stylist as well as a model. Magnifique was founded by Victoria Henley, a former contestant on “America’s
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Codie Green is a woman working hard to do it all. She is a model. She is an entrepreneur. She is a college student. And more importantly, the Houston resident said she is a mother. Codie, who was a recent winner of the Magnifique fashion competition
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Ella Jones was a recent winner at Magnfique, a fashion competition held by “America’s Next Top Model” Victoria Henley in Tennessee in August. Photos: Lynn Henley Photography, @lynnhenleyphotography Creative Director: Victoria Henley, @victoriahenley Location: Portofino Island
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Andrew Roberts likes a good show. Whether it’s walking on the runway as a model, stepping out as an actor or taking the field as a member of the colorguard, Andrew likes the roar of the crowd. Andrew was a recent winner at the Magnifique fashion
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by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Texas native Paris Taylor Patridge is a fashion model. But she has her eyes laser-focused on being a singer. The 16-year-old was a recent winner in the Magnifique fashion competition held in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Magnifique is operated by Victoria Henley, a former contestant for “America’s
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By VICTORIA HENLEY CTFashionMag.com “The Voice,” a four-time Emmy award winning singing competition produced by NBC, boasts an all-star judges panel, comprised of Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Nick Jonas, and Blake Shelton. It features legions of talented hopefuls each season, all eager to make it to the top. Todd Tilghman,
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