When Arizona Foothills set out to find their second-annual Face of Foothills, they held 14 Casting Calls at Westcor shopping centers. Thousands of beautiful faces applied and snapped head shots in an attempt to win the contest. The Face of Foothills contestants competed in four rounds of voting, which narrowed nearly three hundred models to only ten beautiful faces.
The winner will receive an awesome prize package, including a professional photo shoot, cover and fashion spread in Arizona Foothills Magazine, their face on the header of AZFoothills.com and e-newsletters for a full year, a $5,000 piece of jewelry from Molina Fine Jewelers, $1,000 cash furnished by Arizona Foothills, $500 to bebe, a year long membership to Crossfit Scottsdale, a two-night stay at the W Scottsdale, spa treatments from the Alvea Spa at Encanterra, spray tan credit, a year's supply of Tasti-D-Lite frozen dessert and a year's supply of Popchips!
The Top Ten Face of Foothills contestants met Arizona Foothills at Encanterra October 29 for headshots, mini videos and one last chance to impress! All models were drop-dead gorgeous, and the panel at Arizona Foothills still hasn't made up their mind!
Let's get to know the Top Ten Faces a little better. Here they are in order of final ranking!
Photos by Dan Raustadt of Bigger Picture Images
Christine K.
Age: 40
Hometown: Scottsdale
Final Voting Ranking: #1
Occupation: Caretaker
Hobbies: Fitness, Dancin’, Country Music, Anything Outdoors
Greatest Accomplishment: Having three great kids!!
Who would you like to thank if you win? FOF for having the contest, and my husband for all his support!
Why should you be the Face of Foothills? Last year you had a younger person, and this year you should have someone a little more older so the readers of AZ Foothills can see it’s not just a younger face you gear towards. Besides, the 40’s are the new 20’s.
Ilana T.
Age: 16
Hometown: Phoenix
Final Voting Ranking: #2
Occupation: I work for my father, who is self-employed.
Hobbies: Yoga, Cooking, Dancing, Going to the Movies, Working Out, Writing, Reading and Modeling
Most Memorable Modeling Experience: Being in a Justin Beiber promo video for the VMA’s
Who would you like to thank if you win? I would thank my family and friends and especially my mom for pushing me. And of course the magazine. :)
Why should you be the Face of Foothills? I should be the Face of Foothills because I believe I am a good candidate for my age. I have a lot of personality and will be able to show that even though I am young, I can still pursue my dreams.
Leah L.
Age: 25
Hometown: Scottsdale
Final Voting Ranking: #3
Occupation: Administrative Assistant at Medicis
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Tennis
Greatest Accomplishment: Working two jobs and modeling throughout college to avoid loans and graduate cum laude in four years.
Favorite Modeling Job Ever: A shoot at the Phoenix Zoo; I got to ride a camel in a gown.
Why should you be the Face of Foothills? Because I am confident and comfortable in who I am and would represent the magazine in an appropriate, fun fashion.
Lauren M.
Age: 17
Hometown: Scottsdale
Final Voting Ranking: #4
Occupation: Model
Hobbies: Tennis, Hiking, Blogging, Photography, Fashion
Greatest Accomplishment: Modeling in NYC at 15 and 16 while living on my own, having a fashion blog with 700+ fans on Facebook and getting A’s in my AP Calc and Chem classes.
How did you get so many votes? My poor mother stressing herself out over it. But really... my mom, father, myself and numerous voting parties.
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills? I am confident and passionate about fashion, I’m a fresh face and I am full of energy. I know how to be a model and be in social settings, and I am an Arizona girl to the heart so I’m the perfect, genuine Face of Foothills.
Tori Z.
Age: 18
Hometown: Scottsdale
Final Voting Ranking: #5
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Modeling, Running and Surfing
Greatest Accomplishment: Standing by my mom when she had breast cancer when I could have been out with my high school friends.
Who would you like to thank if you win? My mom and my grandma! And of course all my sorority sisters.
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills?
I am very laid back and calm but also love the excitement that comes with modeling and to win this contest would be an experience I would never forget.
Courtney B.
Age: 16
Hometown: Mesa
Final Voting Ranking: #6
Occupation: Modeling teacher at Barbizon Modeling and acting.
Hobbies: Modeling, Acting, Working Out
Favorite Modeling Job Ever: My favorite modeling job was Twice as Nice
Who would you like to thank if you win?
I would like to thank all my family and friends.
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills? I believe I should be the next Face of Foothills because I’m dedicated, I work hard at everything, I have a great personality and I work extremely well with others. I think that it would be a great opportunity for not only me, but Arizona Foothills Magazine as well.
Arlene H.
Age: 21
Hometown: Gilbert
Final Voting Ranking: #7
Occupation: Retail
Hobbies: Running, Singing (although I’m not good at it), Coloring, Music
Favorite Modeling Job Ever: It would have to be the Redken Hair Show.
How did you get so many votes? All my supporters of course! Having voting parties, texting friends and family and promoting on Facebook.
Why should you be the Face of Foothills? Because this is my dream. I feed off fashion, runway and modeling. I’ve never heard of AZ Foothills before, but once I grabbed a hand on a magazine I fell in love. I’m so determined to making modeling my world. I know that AZ Foothills is extremely classy and elegant and I feel that I hold up to that.
Cassandra W.
Age: 24
Hometown: Flagstaff
Final Voting Ranking: #8
Occupation: Nail Tech
Hobbies: Horseback Riding, Movies and Food
Why did you enter the Face of Foothills contest? Perfect timing to get my foot in the door again.
How did you get so many votes? My mom and grandma spent all their spare time helping me, and some really good friends.
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills? I devote myself to what I enjoy and I will work hard and have fun.
Celestial W.
Age: 33
Hometown: Gilbert
Final Voting Ranking: #9
Occupation: Makeup Artist & Model
Hobbies: Volleyball, Sky Diving, Snowboarding
Greatest Accomplishment: My three kids and being married for 13 years to my best friend whom I still adore.
Favorite Modeling Job Ever: Working with Paige Craig in LA in Santa Monica by the Pier.
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills? Because I read and enjoy the magazine. I enjoy reading about events, people, traveling, etc. I love fashion! Modeling is something that I absolutely love doing. My look represents the sophisticated, young, positive reader. :)
Kimberly H.
Age: 24
Hometown: Scottsdale
Final Voting Ranking: #10
Occupation: Marketing Rep/Business Development Director
Hobbies: Cooking/Baking :), Traveling, Community Service, Pageants, Shopping
Greatest Accomplishment: Raising $5,000 for Susan G. Komen for a Cure. Started my own charity entitled Breast Stroke for Breast Cancer.
How did you get so many votes? Friends and family are my main contributers. Facebook helped a lot, too!
Why should you be the next Face of Foothills? I represent style, sophistication and substance. I am a classy individual who is driven and follows through with my commitments. I feel I truly represent the demographic of this magazine and know I would make a wonderful representative.
