Brielle Swann Wins TCI Top Model 2014 With a Clean Sweep

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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ailing from the nation’s capital, Grand Turk -Brielle Swann makes a clean sweep at The Dollhouse, Cycle5 of the TCI Top Model Contest to become the FACE of the Turks & Caicos, TCI Top Model 2014! As contestant number seven, Brielle stood out from her fellow contestants and charged to the fore with her exotic features, cinnamon skin tone, lithe physique and brilliant personality. Shy, but bubbly all the same, the 5’9” North Backsalina born beauty not only won the contest, but also captured all five event awarded prizes: ‘Industry Readiness’, ‘Best Body’, ‘Model’s Portfolio’, ‘Best Runway Walk’, ‘Fashion Forward’, that along with walking away with the ‘Mainstream Media Darling Award’ which was won in a pre-event competition. Brielle makes TCI Top Model history by being the first winner to achieve a clean sweep on event night.

Brielle Swann

“This moment is a dream come true. Modeling has always been a passion of mine and now I am on the road to realize my potential,” said Brielle. The newly titled 2014 TCI Top Model who enjoys church fellowship activities, swimming, fashion modeling, music and the arts, along with hanging out with family and friends went on to add that: “Winning the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest is indeed a boost to my confidence and to the morale of girls in Grand Turk who would like to compete but are to reserve to do so. I hope that they would follow in my footsteps, sign up, participate, study and prepare themselves - as the sky is the limit!”

The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza was a creative and fashion forward triumph, which saw a catwalk competition of seven beautiful young ladies vying for the title of TCI Top Model 2014. Brielle Swann captured the 2013 TCI Top Model title, with Je’Cannya Garland and Nathanelle Louis placing First Runner’s Up and Second Runner’s Up respectively.  The event featured performances by Robyn Hinds, Penrhyn Brooks, Ryesha Higgs, Khambreal Garland, Shara Bowen, Rock It Hot Dance Faculty and Jemina Louis, Little Miss Enid Capron Primary School.

Je’Cannya Garland

Nathanelle Louis

Friday’s show at The Williams Auditorium in Providenciales saw the contestants taking to the catwalk in four fashion segments: Fleurs (Impact Appeal), Dangerous (Rock That Look), Pristine Swim (Best Body) and The Glamorzons from Cockburn Town (Fashion Forward). All looks were on trend, fashion forward, edgy, creative and pure fashion power. Making special appearances were Samentha Etienne, TCI Top Model 2013; Washanda Registre, TCI Top Model 2012; Mauqueita Carter; Miss Body Beautiful 2013 and Snwazna Adams, Miss Turks & Caicos Universe 2013.

The audience at The Dollhouse - the theme for this year’s event – were blown away by an opening passage that left them thrilled and on their feet as it was a tour de force! It showcased a fierce dance routine lead by Courtney Robinson, the Director of Production, who along with Shara Bowen and Ryesha Higgs danced to Britney Spears ‘Work B*tch’ wearing a funky black attire. 

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There were also multi-media and video presentations that documented the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza: its history, training, event partners, organizing committee and those that made it an overwhelming success.  The 2014 show’s production outdone all that came before and left all in awe, wondering, how can the team top that.

Of the production, Courtney Robinson, Director of Production said: “I am truly honored to head a team that is passionate about giving those in the Turks and Caicos Islands an opportunity to shine, a platform to debut, and the tools to grow as individuals. The annual TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza is our way of giving back to our community and our hope is that everyone moving forward can dream big, follow it to the fullest, and help establish a creative industry in these “Beautiful By Nature” islands.”

As the winner of the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest, Brielle Swann receives an opportunity of a lifetime. Named the FACE of the Turks & Caicos, TCI Top Model 2014, she will be managed exclusively by Royele Models for one year. Brielle will be featured on the cover and in an editorial spread in the 2014 Summer Times of the Islands magazine, have a profile page in Destination: Turks & Caicos Islands 2015 edition, editorial in the 2015 Discover Turks & Caicos Magazine, featured on Island Life & Times online magazine courtesy of Tropical Imaging Ltd, a photoshoot courtesy of Brilliant Studios, a test photoshoot by Paradise Photography, round-trip-ticket to New York City, luxury get-away on Caicos Adventure’s Lady K, full body treatment and products courtesy of The Regent Palms Resort Spa, $500 gift certificate to Wish Boutique located at the Regent Palms, three months membership to Rock It Hot Fitness, one year of hairstyling services courtesy of Kier’s Hairapy, six months makeup services courtesy of 3MayJEssenceMakeupArtistry, Apple Ipad with accessories courtesy of Pentecost Bookstore, ongoing personal development courtesy of Learn & Lead Educational Center, digital camera courtesy of Business Solutions, top of the line dual chip phone from IslandCom Wireless and a luxury gift basket from La Parfumerie.

Not only did Brielle win TCI Top Model, she won all five of the event’s most coveted awards along with the attention and interest of Marissa Surmenkow, Director of Scouting for New York Model Management. The judges were Claire Parrish, Advertising Manager, Times Publishing/Times of the Islands; Chef Nikita O Skipping, Owner & Founder of Crackpot Enterprises; JohnTsavalas, Celebrity Chef; and Head Judge Ianthe Williams-Scott.

New York Model Management were interested in J’Keyah Jolly and Sanadia Forbes. Times of the Islands were interested in doing a future pictorial with Ryesha Higgs, Je’Cannya Garland, Zaria Ingham and Junhee Parker.

 

For information on the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza kindly log on to www.tcitopmodel.com, call649.232.6796 or email: tcitopmodelcontest@gmail.com. You may also find us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/tcitopmodel; Twitter - @tcistopmodel; Instagram – tcistopmodel Pinterest -http://www.pinterest.com/tcitopmodel/; and Tumblr - http://tcitopmodel.tumblr.com/. What is more, you may add us on Blackberry Messenger – 79AF8461.

 

Photos: All photos courtesy of Renau Destine, Double R Media

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TCI: Top Model Extravaganza -The Dollhouse Official Line-Up of Events

Thursday, March 6, 2014

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he 2014 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza (TCITM) is proud to release our official line up of events for this year’s Extravaganza – TheDollhouse. Mark your calendars now, as this year’s events will be an Extravaganza of phenomenal proportions!

The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza is the Turks & Caicos Islands premier event for Fashion, Beauty, Arts and Entertainment. It is an event that is designed to give those persons residing in the Turks and Caicos Islands interested in careers in the fashion, arts and creative industry an opportunity and the platform to debut, by showcasing their talent with the hope of launching an international career.

Owing to the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza, the event has launched the fashion careers of Top Model winners Davia Chambers (2009 who signed a modeling contract with New York’s Ikon Model Management); Ashley Smith (2010 – who modeled for the Russell Simmons's Diamond Empowerment charity events among others in Florida); Raynelis Howell, TCI Fashion Designer of the Year (2010) who has showcased at Islands of the World Fashion Week; Washanda Registre (2012 – who signed a modeling contract with the internationally acclaimed Wilhelmina Model Management) and Samentha Etienne (2013) who graces the cover of the American publication UPTOWN Weddings & Travel 2014 edition along with making history by being featured in a two-cover edition of Times of the Islands Summer 2013 issue.

The Dollhouse, the fifth installment of the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest has planned three (3) spectacular events that will see contestants, models, sponsors and patrons decked out to the nines for what is expected to be grand social affairs.

 

EVENT ONE:

Date: Saturday, March 22nd 2014

A DOLL’S WORLD @ The Regent Palms Resort Spa, the Official Launch Event for TCI Top Model 2014
Location: The Regent Palms Resort, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Time: 4PM

Admission: $25.00

ABOUT the event: The ‘Reflecting Pool’ at the Spa at the Regent Palms Resort will come alive with fashion, music and all things fabulous as the Contestants for the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest make their official debut to The Media, Proud Partners and Guests! The event will also see a parade of fashions offered at Regent Palms Resort, Junior Models, along with vocal performances by Donessia Gardiner and Jermell Williams.

What to expect:  A Doll’s World @ Regent Spa promises to be ‘A Day where Beauty is Personified’ - one, not likely to be lost on all in attendance!

 

EVENT TWO:

Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2014

A DOLL’S LIFE ON REGENT STREET

Location: Regent Street, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Time: 4PM
Admission: OPEN to the Public (FREE!!!)

ABOUT the event: Regent Village is proud to be known as the quintessential destination for high-end shopping, fine wine and dining – where that level of sophistication cannot be found elsewhere on Provo, let alone the Turks & Caicos. With that in mind, where else would you expect TCI’s equivalent to ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in the late afternoon, but on Regent Street – the uber sexy address on world famous Grace Bay!

What to expect: Appearances by the 2014 TCI Top Model Contestants, L’ete Boutique’s Catwalk Competition, the second annual Salvation Army TCI Challenge, live entertainment, amazing music, prizes, surprises and the most magnificent afternoon party of your lives!

EVENT THREE:

Date: Friday, May 2nd 2014


THE DOLLHOUSE: 2014 TCI TOP MODEL CONTEST & FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA
Location: The Williams Auditorium
 Downtown, Providenciales


Time: 7:30pm (Doors Open)

8:00pm (Show Time)

Admission:  $100 VIP          

 $50 Gen Admin
 $10 More @ The Door

ABOUT the event: The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza is an event where beauty, fashion and drama collide to create an evening of true opulence and magic. This hotly anticipated event is expected be more extravagant than before, with a bevy of prizes, stand out performances and guest appearances.

What to expect: The 2014 TCI Top Model Contestants compete where one lucky young lady will become the Face of the Turks & Caicos Islands, TCI Top Model 2014; fashion models parade, a Top Designer and Boutique showcase, and Top Talent perform. Come out in all your finery, as elegance is a must. Ladies pour on the glamour. Gents put on the suit and tie. Leave all manner of jeans at home!  Take your seats, relax and get ready to be entertained and enthralled.

The Organising Committee of the 2014 TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza looks forward to greeting each and everyone for what is expect to be a grand time had at all of our official events!

 

For events schedule, kindly log on to www.tcitopmodel.com, 649.232.6796 or email: tcitopmodelcontest@gmail.com. You may also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tcitopmodel; follow us on Twitter - @tcitsopmodel and Instagram – tcistopmodel and add us on Blackberry Messenger – 79AF8461.

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TCI Top Model Winner Samentha Etienne on the Cover of UPTOWN Magazine

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands; Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 – Less than six months after appearing on an historic two-cover edition of Turks & Caicos’ own - Times of the Islands magazine - along with an eight-page editorial spread therein – Samentha Etienne, TCI Top Model 2013 has landed her first United States magazine cover!

The publication, UPTOWN Magazine, featured the leggy 16-year old on the cover and in an editorial spread of its 2014 UPTOWN Weddings & Travel Issue which hit American newsstands last Thursday, December 5th. The 2014 issue also features 17 year-old Washanda Registre, TCI Top Model 2012  - was photographed on location at the Regent Palms Resort on Grace Bay, Providenciales. Published annually, this is UPTOWN Weddings & Travel fifth edition and its first utilizing models from the country in which the shoot took place.

 



Washanda Registre

“UPTOWN Weddings & Travel magazine has given Samentha and Washanda an incredible opportunity – exposure in the American fashion marketplace and destinations where it is sold. For Samentha, its her first U.S. magazine cover and for both – nine editorial pages in a renowned publication that showcases the glorious and stunning beauty of people of African heritage,” said Courtney Robinson, Director of Production for the annual TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza.

 

“Magazine covers are an important vehicle in the career of a professional model. Covers set the tone for the magazine, it lets it buyer and her potential clients know that the model featured is strong enough to carry the issue, an issue that is geared to generate revenue. We are indeed proud of our homegrown talent and the potential of what is to come for these two young ladies,” said Robinson, who went on to add: “Of this honor, we the organizers of the TCI Top Model Contest say a hearty thank you to UPTOWN Weddings & Travel Editor in Chief Dana Powell for selecting our models for this issue and to Karen Whitt, General Manager at the Regent Palms Resort for the introductions.”

“When we decided to shoot this issue in Turks and Caicos, we figured it only fitting to feature one of the Island’s own as our cover model," said Powell. "With her exotic features and beautiful sun-kissed skin, Samentha is sure to have a bright future in the industry."

Founded in 2004, UPTOWN affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to a radically distinctive group of male and female consumers: affluent African-Americans (AAAs). UPTOWN Magazine celebrates the luxury lifestyle of professional and influential urban consumers across the United States with city-specific editions in New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Editorial content highlights the best in home décor, automotive, technology, fashion and jewelry, fitness, health and beauty, travel and leisure, food and wine, sports and entertainment, and arts and culture. It also includes provocative profiles of the tastemakers who represent this audience. Inside its 2014 UPTOWN Weddings & Travel issue, readers will find articles that focus exclusively on exotic travel destinations and perfect wedding tips.



Samentha Etienne

The stunning images were shot by photographer Sander Martijn, with hair and make-up by Candace Corey, and Summer Marie as the Production Assistant. The photographs capture the natural beauty, luxury and sophistication of the models and Regent Palms Resort alike.  There in, TCI Top Models Samentha and Washanda were donned in the latest couture bridal gowns that were flown in just for the photo shoot.

The 2014 UPTOWN Weddings & Travel Issue is currently available in the United States. However issues will be made available in the coming days in the Turks & Caicos.

To view Samentha and Washanda’s editorial spread featured in the 2014 UPTOWN Weddings & Travel issue log on www.tcitopmodel.com or facebook.  For more information on the TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza, contact us at (649) 232-6796 or via email at tcitopmodelcontest@gmail.com. What is more, you can also follow us Twitter - @tcistopmodel and Intsgram – TCIsTopModel.

 

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TCI ‘It Girl’ Washanda Registre heads to the Big Apple

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Turks & Caicos Islands ‘It Girl’ to the fashion world - Washanda Registre – returns home following a successful trip to New York City.  With her Wilhelmina Models portfolio folder in hand, Washanda excitedly awaits a quick return to the Big Apple this autumn!

Wilhelmina Models requested Washanda, the 2012 TCI Top Model Contest winner - to the fashion capital of America, to meet with their various boards and divisions; that, along with having scheduled appointments with potential clients, casting directors and test photo shoots to promote her career as a Wilhelmina model. At Wilhelmina, Washanda will be promoted on their ‘new faces’, ‘women’s’ and ‘runway’ divisions – giving her the widest possible opportunity to spread her wings and soar!

“Being in New York was super exciting. I am ever so grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity to travel there, meet with Wilhelmina Models’ representatives, stay at the models’ apartment, go on castings, meet working models and do a photoshoot with a top photographer. Everything went well and everyone was so nice and welcoming. I am so happy I can burst,” said a joyful Washanda.

“Just being there - the lights, the colours, the sounds, the smells of New York City; the people rushing about – nothing no one says to you can really prepare you for it – you just have get there. It all moves so fast! And, of course the food, the entertainment and shopping. I can surely get used to this lifestyle,” said the bubbly 5’10” Turks & Caicos Islands beauty, adding: “Modeling is truly something that I know I can do and excel in. I want this more than anything else.”

While she in Soho, Washanda also had a mini tour of the city in between appointments: Times Square, Ground Zero, South Street Sea Port, The Empire State Building/Heralds Square, Battery Park, Union Square, Harlem and a visit to Jamaica, Queens - not to mention seeing Zarkana by Cirque du Soliel at Radio City Music Hall.

Washanda Registre with Maxim Repin

She also did a photo shoot with Maxim Repin, a noted Russian fashion photographer who has shot for L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, GQ, InStyle, Jalouse and many other stellar fashion magazines and top modeling agencies. The resulting photographs were amazing and Washanda surely will have some great images to assist in launching her international modeling career.

While in the Turks & Caicos for a few short weeks, Wilhelmina is making ready for Washanda’s return this Fall. Then, she will be in the Big Apple for six to eight weeks to meet with more clients, casting directors, and do photo-shoots to further develop, promote and push her - as Wilhelmina Models knows that Washanda Registre is a star in the making who will put herself and by in large Turks & Caicos Islands on the fashion map!

Accompanying the TCI Top Model to New York were Charmaine Clarke, her chaperone and Courtney Robinson, TCI Top Model’s Executive Producer.

Since winning the 2012 TCI Top Model Contest on May 12, the 16-year-old recent Clement Howell High School graduate has been busying herself. She has since appeared on the cover and in an editorial spread for the 2012 Times of the Islands Summer edition, did a photo shoot for Destination: Turks & Caicos 2013, Discover – Turks & Caicos Island 2013 magazine and a photo-shoot for Saint George Fashion House. What is more, as the Digicel TCI Brand Ambassador Washand has also done four advertising campaigns for the number-one telecoms company, most recently their ‘Roam in the USA ads,” which features her in New York.

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TCI Top Model 2012 winner Washanda Registre to meet with Wilhelmina Model Management

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Washanda Registre, the 2012 TCI Top Model is in New York this week to meet with Wilhelmina Model Management – the agency that spotted her international star-making potential at the recently held TCI Top Model Contest.

Requested by the agency to the fashion capital of America, Washanda will be there for a week to meet with the various boards and divisions at Wilhelmina; that, along with having scheduled appointments with potential clients, casting directors and photo shoots to promote her career as a Wilhelmina Model.

With her Amazonian look, smooth cocoa skin tone, lithe physique and fabulous personality, the bubbly 5’10”local beauty who captured ‘Industry Readiness’, ‘Best Body’ and strutted off with ‘Fashion Forward’ awards at the 2012 TCI Top Contest will now have the opportunity secure modeling contracts.

“I am so happy for this opportunity to travel to NYC, meet with Wilhelmina Models, and hopefully sign with them. This is my dream come true, and I’m living it eyes wide open and in living colour. This is truly an amazing experience, one which I will embrace and work my hardest at seeing that I am the success that I, and everyone know that I can be,” said Washanda.

Accompanying the TCI Top Model to New York is Charmaine Clarke, her chaperone and Courtney Robinson, TCI Top Model’s Executive Producer.

“New York is the epicenter of high fashion, editorial and commercial modeling; any model starting their career there will have many doors open to Fashion Avenue and the world of fashion,” said Robinson. “The potential to be signed and represented by one of the World’s leading agencies is enormous and Washanda is going to be exposed to the best in the business and an opportunity that will spring board her career not only in the New York market, but also London, Paris, Milan and as far away as South Africa or Japan.”

Since winning the TCI Top Model Contest on May 12, the 16-year-old recent Clement Howell High School graduate has been busying herself. She has since appeared on the cover and in an editorial spread for the 2012 Times of the Islands Summer edition, did a photo shoot for Destination: Turks & Caicos 2013 and Discover –Turks & Caicos Island 2013 magazine. What is more, the Digicel TCI Brand Ambassador she has also done four advertising campaigns for the number-one telecoms company, most recently their ‘Roam in the USA ads,” which features her in New York.

To this end, The TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza Committee, its partners,supporters and Digicel TCI wish Washanda Registre continued success on her path to becoming an international Top Model in the fast-paced world of beauty and fashion.

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