Ann Ward Biography | Ann Ward Model
Ann Ward (full name: Ann Marie Ward) is an American fashion model, best known as the winner of Cycle 15 of America’s Next Top Model.
She attended Prosper High School from which she graduated in 2009. Ward stated repeatedly that she was mocked during school due to her height and slim figure which then caused her to develop self-confidence problems.
Ann Ward Age
Ann Marie Ward was born on 20 April 1991 in Dallas, Texas.
Ann Ward Brother
Ward has one sibling, a younger brother.
America’s Next Top Model Ann Ward | Ann Ward ANTM
Ann appeared in Cycle 15 of the CW Network reality television show, America’s Next Top Model in 2010, in which she competed against thirteen other aspiring models. She was immediately distinguishable for her 6’2″ height. The judges on the show were also shocked by her extremely thin waist, which was so skinny that runway trainer J. Alexander could nearly wrap both his hands all the way around it. After seeing Ann, the host of the show and retired supermodel Tyra Banks said, “There’s something about her that I like!”
Tyra later released a press statement clarifying this was not the case, claiming the editing gave the wrong impression and apologizing for “any confusion, anger or disappointment” it caused.
Ward was also noted for her shyness, insecurity, and awkwardness outside of photoshoots. This was as well as her difficulty during the challenges that required talking. The Los Angeles Times then described her as “the most reclusive and shy model to get this far in a cycle to date”.
Ward and fellow contestant Chelsey Hersley filmed a CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion commercial and participated in a Roberto Cavalli fashion show in the season finale. Ward had not won any of the show’s challenges, while Hersley had won three to that point. She was crowned the Cycle 15 winner of America’s Next Top Model and received a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a contract with IMG Models, the cover of Beauty In Vogue, fashion spreads in Vogue Italia and Beauty In Vogue, as well as also a prominent feature on the Vogue Italia website, Vogue.it.
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Her cover of Beauty In Vogue was published in May 2011 and her editorial in Vogue Italia was published in March 2011, It was shot by Ellen Von Unwerth and instead of having a two-page spread, she received a seven-page spread in Vogue Italia.
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Ward walked for Alex London with Jane Randall, Alexandria Everett, and Hannah Jones. She was also featured in the season finale of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 16 in the fashion show for Vivienne Westwood with the season’s finalists.
She walked in a fashion show called Desfile Google+PV14 and wore Pineda Covalin’s 2014 collection in October 2013.
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Ann Ward Net Worth
Through her career as a model, Ward has earned greatly and this contributing to her big name in the industry. Ward’s net worth is not yet revealed to the public.
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Ann Ward Interview
Published: 12/03/2010
Q: Ann! You’re the winner of America’s Next Top Model! How does it feel?
Ann Ward: It feels amazing! I wasn’t even expecting to make it on the show, coming froma really small town, I didn’t even think I’d make it that far. I can’t believe it.
Q: You grew up with people making fun of you because of your height, and it seems like you were picked on a lot as a kid. You said last night that you wanted to inspire kids who are picked on – how do you hope to do that?
Ann Ward: Oh, I just hope that a lot of people are inspired by my story and can relate to me. I’ve had people on the Internet telling me how I helped then through their struggles. I hope that as America’s Next Top Model I can help people to be confident about who they are.
Q: Your family came to Italy during the CoverGirl challenge, and they were present at the final runway show! That must have been so exciting for you! What was your family’s reaction to your big win?
Ann Ward: When I called them after the finale, they were really really excited, everyone at my house was screaming and crying, I think everyone was really proud.
Q: At the beginning of the competition, you got 5 first call outs in a row, a feat that no other girl has ever accomplished. How did the other girls react to you being called first so many times? Did it cause tension in the house?
Ann Ward: Um, I mean, all the girls were teasing that they were jealous, but I think that most of them were kind of proud of me, no real tension happened there. I got the occasional, “Damnit, Ann!”, but nothing too bad.
Q: Give us some behind the scenes info: How long did it take the judges to deliberate before your win, and what did you and Chelsey do to break the tension while waiting for the decision?
Ann Ward: Um, it probably took a couple hours, it was a really big decision with all the prizes we were going for. Backstage, me and Chelsey were wishing each other well and being really supportive of each other.
Q: Of all this cycle’s amazing photo shoots, which was your favorite? And, who was your favorite photographer to work with?
Ann Ward: I think my favorite photo shoot was the fallen angel one, because it reminded me of mythology and we got to be acrobatic, I really liked that. My favorite photographer was Patrick Demarchelier, because he was a lot of fun, even though you couldn’t understand him half the time.
Q: How many copies of Italian Vogue and Beauty in Vogue do you plan to buy?
Ann Ward: (laughs) I definitely plan on picking up a lot of them, even though it’s kind of expensive, I think my family would really like to have copies of it.
Q: If you could say one thing to all the people who bullied you when you were growing up, what would it be?
Ann Ward: Um, you know, I’d really hope that they wouldn’t make fun of people anymore. People can grow out of their awkwardness and insecurities and make something of themselves, I did! I would tell them not to be so negative all the time.
Q: Being that you are a shy girl by nature, how are you handling all the attention that has come with winning? Is it overwhelming for you?
Ann Ward: Um, I mean it’s pretty unbelievable. Just last year I was a small town girl. I think I’ve improved a lot with my shyness because of the show, and I have been exuding more confidence, I’ve been handling it well, it’s been fun.
Q: What’s coming up next for you?
Ann Ward: I really hope that I can start working a lot, I want to do a lot of campaigns and traveling. I hope that I can work with IMG and keep myself busy.
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