On Oxygen Media’s highly anticipated competition series “The Face”, the top 12 aspiring models from around the world compete to become the next supermodel and the newest face of ULTA Beauty. This seven-episode series, hosted by renowned photographer and personality Nigel Barker, will feature worldwide icon Naomi Campbell, bombshell sensation Karolina Kurkova and fashion ‘It’ girl Coco Rocha as they mentor these young women in the cutthroat world of fashion and grant them unprecedented access to real clients and national brands. The 12 hopefuls were selected by their supermodel coaches to go head to head in a high stakes battle. Team Naomi, Team Karolina and Team Coco each received four models for the competition.
During the series premiere airing onTuesday, February 12, 2013 at 9 PM ET/PT, the 12 models move into the ultra-posh loft and compete in their first “Test Shoot” led by Naomi called “Who Wore It Better.” With the challenge centered on creativity and knowledge, emotions run high as the eager young women strive to impress the fashion icon by putting together their best look while showcasing the same item of clothing as another contestant. The drama continues to unfold as the teams compete in a “Campaign” challenge requiring them to interpret the frames of a storyboard for high-end fashion publication, W magazine, at a shoot on the docks overlooking New York City with legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier. With reputations at stake, each supermodel coach must mentor their team through the peaks and pitfalls of the fashion industry to determine who has what it takes to become “The Face.”
Among the 12 hopefuls are two Asian models to watch. Both women are on Team Naomi. Learn more about the two women:
ZiLin Luo (A.K.A. Rosaline)
Age: 25
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Born and raised in a traditional home in Shanghai, China, ZiLin’s natural beauty and easy-going personality afforded her an early career in modeling. She furthered her career in fashion with interests in styling and design while holding on to her ultimate dream of becoming a world-famous model. In 2011, ZiLin was crowned Miss China Universe. Anxious to leave the pageant circuit behind, ZiLin came to the United States to vie for the chance to be “The Face” of ULTA beauty.
Jocelyn Chew
Age: 20
Hometown: Victoria, Canada ( now splits her time between the Hollywood Hills and New York City)
Raised on a farm in Canada, Jocelyn has a confident and no-nonsense personality. Despite her rural upbringing, this striking Chinese/Icelandic model is always up for an adventure and loves participating in extreme sports. However, it was Jocelyn’s strong interest in the modeling industry that brought her to New York. Since her move, she has gained experience modeling for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazines, as well as successful catalog and print campaigns for Guess and Forever 21. After three years pursing her dream, “The Face” is Jocelyn’s chance to truly make her mark in the industry.
The Face on Oxygen Media