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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Harvard grew up in [[Houston, Texas]], but she currently resides in [[ |
Harvard grew up in [[Houston, Texas]], but she currently resides in [[Denton, Texas]].<ref name="wired" /> Harvard is a painter and photographer, who describes her style of art as "surreal" and "psychedelic".{{Fact|date=May 2009}} Her artwork is featured in the novel ''The Story Told at Night'' by Lisa Kuznetsova.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Story-Told-at-Night/dp/1598728652 The Story Told at Night] Liza Kuznetsova ISBN 1598728652</ref> |
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In late 2005, Harvard gained notoriety as an [[internet meme]] on [[4chan#.2Fb.2F|4chan]], where she became known as "Creepy-chan" due to her ghostly digital photos of herself in heavy eyeliner and broken-babydoll outfits and poses, as well as her fascination with nosebleeds. When cheerier images later surfaced, her moniker was updated to "Cute Chan."<ref name="wired">{{citeweb|url=http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/creepycha/#more-5188|title=‘Anonymous’ Pin-Up Girl Is Runner-Up For America’s Next Top Model|source=Wired|accessdate=2009-05-21|date=2009-05-19}}</ref> |
In late 2005, Harvard gained notoriety as an [[internet meme]] on [[4chan#.2Fb.2F|4chan]], where she became known as "Creepy-chan" due to her ghostly digital photos of herself in heavy eyeliner and broken-babydoll outfits and poses, as well as her fascination with nosebleeds. When cheerier images later surfaced, her moniker was updated to "Cute Chan."<ref name="wired">{{citeweb|url=http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/creepycha/#more-5188|title=‘Anonymous’ Pin-Up Girl Is Runner-Up For America’s Next Top Model|source=Wired|accessdate=2009-05-21|date=2009-05-19}}</ref> |
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Allison Harvard | |
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| Born | Allison Harvard |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
Allison Harvard (born January 8, 1988) is an American artist and fashion model. She is best known as the runner-up of the twelfth cycle of America's Next Top Model.
Early life
Harvard grew up in Houston, Texas, but she currently resides in Denton, Texas.[2] Harvard is a painter and photographer, who describes her style of art as "surreal" and "psychedelic".[citation needed] Her artwork is featured in the novel The Story Told at Night by Lisa Kuznetsova.[3]
In late 2005, Harvard gained notoriety as an internet meme on 4chan, where she became known as "Creepy-chan" due to her ghostly digital photos of herself in heavy eyeliner and broken-babydoll outfits and poses, as well as her fascination with nosebleeds. When cheerier images later surfaced, her moniker was updated to "Cute Chan."[2]
America's Next Top Model
Harvard successfully auditioned for Cycle 12 of America's Next Top Model. Harvard stated that she wanted to enter the competition because she was into art and photography. During the audition process, Harvard stated that she loved nose bleeds and hemophilia.
Harvard performed consistently throughout the competition. She was called first by Tyra Banks four times, in episodes two, ten, twelve and thirteen (the first part of the finale). Despite her consistent performance, Harvard was in the bottom two twice. In episode four, she landed in the bottom two, with contestant Nijah Harris, because she was said to have over-analysed her shoot. In episode seven, she landed in the bottom two with contestant Tahlia Brookins because she had a lackluster commercial and she was "not versatile".
Harvard made a signficant improvement, and during the finale episode of America's Next Top Model, Harvard gave a convincing Covergirl commercial and was hailed for her improvement from the previous commercial. Harvard made the final two due to her improvements in her Covergirl commerical and her unique high fashion look. In the final runway walk, Harvard was deemed the most improved, despite being deemed the worst walker out of the bunch at the beginning of the competition. Paulina Porizkova commended Harvard's runway to Tyra Banks by saying, "She looks awesome!" while Banks replied, "She does." during the fashion show. Despite her improvements and strong look, Harvard lost the competition to Teyona Anderson, making Harvard the runner up.
Career
Allison was signed with Nous Models Management in Los Angeles.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Allison signs with Nous Models" (blog). Honestlyantm12.
- ^ a b "'Anonymous' Pin-Up Girl Is Runner-Up For America's Next Top Model". 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|source=ignored (help) - ^ The Story Told at Night Liza Kuznetsova ISBN 1598728652