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marigold:
An interview with Sheena:

America's Next Top Model Roundup: Sheena Defends Breast Implants, Says She's Not a Hoochie

Sheena Sakai is this season's first contestant to be kicked off while abroad on America's Next Top Model. Known for her gorgeous face and, ahem, flexible body, Sheena gained quite a reputation for her sex appeal. But just as the season was getting into the high fashion portion of the show, Sheena was sent packing. However, Sheena doesn't seem to mind getting kicked off at such an important phase in the competition. But why? Fancast chatted with Sheena about that, as well as the clashes with her housemates and her surgical enhancements.

How did you feel the last shoot went?
I felt like the concept was great except for the way they depicted how I was posing. I really just did what the photographer suggested. He suggested I straddle it and do different things but it came off like it was hoochie. I wasn't going to say no, even though Mr. Jay didn't like it. But overall as a model you have to execute what was needed of you and that’s what I felt like I was doing

What did you think of your picture? Did you think you were voted out more for Mr. Jay's comments?
I think that part of the reason I was going home was that it wasn’t a strong picture to the overall judging. I just think that the setting of which I was given and the idea… everything just didn’t work out at that particular time. I didn’t really like that picture myself, so I'm sure they could have found a better one.

Does that happen where you think the judges don’t choose the picture that was best?
You never know with Top Model. It's always very unpredictable. I believe in the competition there is a certain agenda to fulfill. And once your time is done, you're done. They're ready for you to go. And I think that at that time I made it as far as I could but they didn’t want to keep me around because my strengths aren't in high fashion and that was starting to get really heavy. So they decided to let the entertainer go and pursue something along my strengths.

Was the house always so divided?
It was divided from the get-go. It's just like high school, everyone gravitates toward their little clicks. You're always going to hang around who you're vibing with. As more girls got cut, you got to get to know the girls closer and that’s when we began clashing.

How were you trying to balance your sexiness in the photo shoots?
I came into the competition knowing I had a good chance in modeling but what I didn’t understand was that it wasn’t in high fashion modeling. So I was trying to bridge the gap and see if I had the potential, so I tested my abilities to see if I was able to do so. I know where my strengths lie-- and it's more toward glamour modeling. Doing the show I was just trying to maintain my survival in the competition and just trying to follow the instructions and hope for the best.

Did the hoochiness comments get old eventually?
Immediately my reaction was like, really? I was appalled. Then I took a closer look at my progress and I understand where it's coming from because a component of me does have a lot of sexual charisma, having to deal with the hoochines. The word isn't appropriate. To me it wasn’t a big deal because in the entertainment industry we've become so socially desensitized by sex. It's everywhere. And I think in terms of that demographic… that to me got to me because I knew who was watching me because of the audience.

When you were asked about having breast implants, why did you deny it at first?
In terms of the breasts, I don’t think it was appropriate to bring that to my attention out of nowhere. I think they did want to ask me about that and that was their opportunity to. I was just really surprised and I just reacted out of defense in terms of not wanting to put the wrong message out there. Off the bat, people are going to misconstrue and judge the fact that you have breast implants. You're on a model show where there are lots of young girls watching. That’s not the message that I wanted to put out there, and they didn’t want to give me the chance to really explain that. But at the same time, it's America. There's lots of people who have plastic surgery. It's not something that’s unfamiliar. It's not like I did surgery on my soul! I wasn’t offended and confessing made me feel a lot better. I thought "well, I've been called out on it and I might as well tell them how I feel about it and why I denied it." I didn’t think that was the appropriate setting to be confronted about something so small compared to the bigger issues out there.

How did you like Amsterdam?
I loved Amsterdam! I thought it was the most charming country I've ever been to. The food is amazing. Overall my experience there was one of a kind. It's not every day you get a free trip to Amsterdam!

What kind of modeling do you want to do?
I'm definitely a glamour model hands down and I kind of knew that once we got into it. And I thought since Tyra Banks did Sports Illustrated she picked me because I had a good chance in that career. Urban fashion, glamour modeling, and a few runway shows. But not high fashion.

Do you want a future in modeling?
In terms of modeling, not high fashion. But I definitely see myself in entertainment and television as a personality as an actress, a performer. I definitely like to entertain as a singer and dancer. My passion is to become an entertainer, to make people laugh, to make them smile. That's definitely what I aspire to.

Who would you like to see win?
I would love to see my girl McKey win. She's absolutely golden and she has a great shot and she'll have a really fulfilling career.

Link: http://thebiz.fancast.com/2008/10/americas_next_top_model_roundu_7.html

marigold:
Recap from tvguide:

Top Model Episode Recap: "The Final Five"

On this week's Top Model, the five remaining ladies struggle with the always troublesome go-see challenge, and come time for their photo shoot, Tyra plays the part of photographer. 

The girls are pumped to be a part of the top five - well everyone except neurotic Marjorie whose nerves are working overtime. And it doesn't help her much that their next challenge is go-sees where transportation is by boat.

All the girls get lost with trying to figure out the Dutch street names, but ultimately they all make it to their share of go-sees - except Marjorie who takes ten years and day to get to the first one. After two visits, she throws in the towel and heads back early. Everyone makes it back in time except McKey who gets disqualified for all her dillydallying despite her positive feedback. The verdict is Samantha is too commercial, Elina has too many tattoos, Analeigh has nice hair but tries too hard, and, surprise, surprise, Marjorie is too nervous. And the winner of the $18,000 worth of items for the designers is Analeigh. Good lord! Is that a sick prize or what?

For their photo shoot, Tyra pops out announcing she'll be directing this one. The shoot is a before-and-after where the girls have two poses - one sans make-up and glam, and one post-makeover. Samantha works her theatrical side for the after shot. The judges loved both, but I was partial to the casual shot. Marjorie stresses Tyra out with all her nervous jumping around for her before shot, but did better once the black lipstick was on. The judges feel she psyched herself out in the natural shot. I have to say it's amazing what a little make-up can do for that girl's confidence. Analeigh did well in her after shot, but the judges thought she lacked in her before shot. I have to agree with that one. Elina is stiff as board during both her before and after. Personally, I'm not a fan of either of her pictures. McKey killed it with her Clockwork Orange eye. I loved it. Samantha is the first one to be called largely in part to Nigel's obsession to her au natural shot. The bottom two consists of Elina and Marjorie. So who goes - the girl who holds on too tight or the girl who is a nervous wreck. And the lucky lady who stays is Marjorie.

Link: http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/americas-model/Model-Recap-Final-35375.aspx

marigold:

Next week on ANTM:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

"AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)

"Good Times & Windmills"

PARTY TIME AT THE HOUSE Paulina offers the girls advice on how to successfully model with a variety of items, including fish and toilet paper.

Back at the house the girls decide to unwind by inviting some local guys over for an evening full of games.

After the judges deliberate, one girl is sent home

marigold:

America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 Episode 12 Preview

marigold:
An interview with Elina:

America's Next Top Model Roundup: Elina Says She "Definitely Could Have Let Go More"

Elina Ivanova used her stunning beauty and natural talent to propel her into the top five of America's Next Top Model. However, Elina was criticized week after week for being too cold, rigid, and not losing control in her photo shoots. The judges weren't the only ones she butted heads with—a few of her roommates spoke out on some of Elina's personal beliefs, drawing a line of strife right through the middle of the house. But after a couple weeks in Amsterdam, Elina was sent packing. Fancast caught up with Elina to get her side of things, including her control issues, her tattoos, and that fiery red hair.

You seemed pretty confident on this week's shoot. You can elaborate on why?

Going into every shoot I try to bring my best and work with whatever I have. So I was confident because I think it’s the best I could do. I was actually kind of surprised by the commentary from Jay and Tyra saying that it was still too stiff. It still puzzles me.

Do you think the judging was fair?

No, I don't. Because that constant control thing—I think I did deliver and I do have a lot of potential as a model. I think that control was kind of blown up and I didn’t think it got in the way of my modeling as much as they say it did.

How tiresome was the judges' comments about your control?

That was really frustrating. That was the first time I had really heard that. The first couple photo shoots I didn’t get that critique, then it was all I heard. So I didn’t really know what to do with that. I tried to get as much explanation as I could so I could improve somehow but it just seemed like everything I did I couldn’t really please the judges. I couldn’t figure out what they wanted from me exactly, so I did the best I could with that.

After watching the show, do you king of see where they're coming from?

Yeah-- I've definitely been working on it. Watching myself on the show, I definitely could have let go more. I just got a little too self-conscious and a little too afraid of looking silly and being open and not caring what anyone thinks and doing what I had to do.

You're close with Marjorie, What did you think of Marjorie's comments that you weren't trying things differently?

I don’t know what she meant by that. She didn’t say that to me in the house, so it was definitely a surprise. I'll talk to her and see what she meant by that, but I was definitely trying and you can't receive that strong of a response from everyone in panel and everyone else on panel and not try. So I definitely disagree with her and I'll try to improve as much as possible.

Did you realize when you got your tattoos that they would hinder your modeling career?

Actually I got them when I was taking a year or two off from modeling. I went to school and I didn't think I would go back into this career. But now I haven't had that many problems with them because you can cover them and they're easily air brushed. I think it was a little exaggerated on the show. A lot of models have tattoos.


What did you think of your time in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam was wonderful. My favorite thing was that it reminded me so much of home. It reminded me of Ukraine and it was a great way to connect with my heritage again because I haven't been back in a while. And Amsterdam is very free and it has a great atmosphere and I had a wonderful time there.

Have you gotten the chance to clear the air with any of your former housemates?

Nope. I haven't had that opportunity yet. But I would definitely like to see a lot of the girls and talk to them outside of the competition. That would be very different because cameras are off and attention is off and we can get to know each other in a different way. But I keep in touch with Clark.

You weren't pleased with your makeover in the beginning… did you keep it when you went home?

I actually took it out as soon as I got home. It wasn’t really because of the look—I actually got used to it. It was actually extremely painful to have the braiding because it was very tight. It actually left a couple marks on my scalp. My hair is brown now, too.

How did you get involved with the show?

I had just returned from school; I went to a technical school in Orlando. As soon as I returned to Seattle I just started applying for everything I could get my hands on. This was the first year I was eligible for America's Next Top Model. I just turned 18. I sent in the tape and got a response and it went from there.

What did you see in yourself that made you feel you could be America's Next Top Model?

I've had a passion for modeling since I was 13 years old. I figured this was a great opportunity to introduce myself to the industry and bring myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to attempt this and I did and it was a lot of fun.

Do you think winning the show is overrated, or is it what you do with it after that really counts?

Just being on the show is amazing exposure and an experience itself. I think obviously winning is great and it's what every girl is there for. We're all competing for the same prize but I think that it really is what you do with it. You could be America's Next Top Model and you could do nothing with it. It really just depends on where you want to take it. I know girls who have been eliminated third or fourth and now they have amazing careers. You could have the best opportunity but unless you take it to the next level, then that's what really counts.

Link: http://thebiz.fancast.com/2008/11/americas_next_top_model_roundu_8.html

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