Rebecca, 22-Year-Old From Ontario, Named Canada’s Next Top Model
Posted July 19, 2007 12:00 pm.
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She used to handle raw meat on the graveyard shift at an Ontario factory, not exactly glamourous. But Rebecca Hardy’s next job could take her anywhere in the world. The 22-year-old from Mannheim was named Canada’s Next Top Model in the show’s finale Wednesday night.
The slim brunette took the title after a final challenge that saw her and runner-up Sinead strutting on the catwalk in a Lucian Matis runway show. Though both impressed the judges, they agreed Rebecca had what it took to make it big in the fashion world.
“Rebecca is the total package. She’s got the looks, the smarts and the passion to be a bonafide success in this business, said the show’s host Jay Manuel. “I will continue to mentor her beyond the realm of the show. Expect to see her make a splash on the international modelling scene.”
Hardy beat out nine other contestants to win the contest.
“You have got to do what you got to do to get where you want to go,” she said. “This has been a dream for me and taking the steps and taking the constructive criticism and moving forward is probably the hardest part of the competition.”
Hardy receives a $100,000 contract from Proctor and Gamble, a contract with Sutherland Models and a spread in Fashion magazine.
For highlights of the season log on to www.cntm.ca.
