By Jackie Helm

Hi Cassandra, what prompted you to sign up for the show?

"I was shopping at a store downtown in Seattle. A lady came up to me and said, "You look like you would be perfect for Top model would you like to be on it?" I said yes and I was picked.

Did you have any prior modeling experience?

"I did. I was modeling for 8 months before that with an agency called Seattle Models Guild."



Are you going to keep your makeover look?

"My makeover look is awesome. It's an afro and an afro is a really proud statement. I think it's beautiful and I will definitely keep it for a long time.

What is your most memorable experience from being there?

"My most memorable experience when I walked for them at panel. Roy Campbell, Tyra and Miss J, they told me my walk was fantastic. They loved it and said that I had the best runway walk out of all the girls."

When you were standing next to Diana in the bottom two, did you know you would be the one eliminated?

"I believe that they chose me because I was late for my challenge. I didn't do as well as they wanted me to in the photo shoot. I was a little too positive on the show and it doesn't make for good TV."

If you could, what would you do differently?

"I would probably have more passion in my eyes when I did the photo shoot. But I think this was a great experience. I will definitely learn from that and know that everything happens for a reason. So I am honored to have been on the show and to have been picked."


What are your plans and will you continue to pursue modeling?

"I definitely will continue to pursue modeling. I am working with the agency back at home, Seattle Models Guild. They are awesome. I will definitely look out for bigger and better opportunities that come my way."

What advice would you give someone who wants to be on the show?

"Be yourself and have a lot of personality when you audition. Wear something nice and sleek that shows your top model shape."

Are there any fun or juicy details that you'd like to share?

"Something fun that happened that they will probably show on the unseen clips...we had our own runway show at the house. Whitney was the host. There were three judges just like on Top Model. We had our own little Top Model show for about 2 hours. It was really fun. We put on make up and got all ready. It was a fun crazy show. You guys will see it probably."

Do you have any last words or shout outs?

"No I am good thank you."

Thank for talking with me Cassandra.

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