America's Next Top Model has become a launching point for model wannabes who aspire to get a taste of the spotlight even with their inclusion on the competitive reality show. Of course, many participants would want to be crowned as the next Top Model and even go beyond the fame of the being hailed the winner of the program, as it entails great prizes that would definitely help boost a career in the modeling world such as a representation from a renowned modeling agency, a spread in a notable magazine and a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics. Given the exposure from the show, does America's Next Top Model really certify a modeling career?

Although America's Next Top Model does not guarantee its winners a successful modeling career, many hopefuls, participants and most especially the winners are eager to be headed towards a glamorous life. In the case of Top Model cycle one winner Adrianne Curry, her exposure on the show has proved to be highly advantageous. She has acquired a number of modeling gigs and has graced various magazines. She also appeared on commercials, television series, game shows and reality shows, and is now a host of an online radio show.

Eva Pigford, America's Next Top Model cycle three winner, has also had a lucrative career after her stint on the competitive reality show. Aside from her prizes on Top Model, she appeared on the cover of many magazines such as Brides Noir, Woman's Health and Fitness, King Magazine and Essence magazine.

She also represented brands like DKNY, Samsung, and Red by Marc Ecko. In addition, she also guest starred on several television programs and has worked in films like The Walk, Crossover, and is currently preoccupied with shooting another movie with Chris Rock.

While these two models prove that there can be success after America's Next Top Model, people will just have to wait and see if other Top Model winners will have the same fate.

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