KIM ALEXIS - HOST

Supermodel Kim Alexis was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., where she was a competitive high-school athlete. She was discovered by Elite at 17 and moved to New York City at 18, when she began her trajectory to fame in the world of fashion. She was a Revlon spokesmodel for several years and was featured on the cover of more than 500 magazines. Alexis also gained renown as a fashion correspondent for Good Morning America and is an active health and fitness spokesperson. She lives in North Florida with her husband, former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay, and five children.
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SEAN PATTERSON

President of Wilhelmina International, Inc., Sean Patterson has helped launch and foster the careers of stars like Marc Vanderloo and Gabriel Aubry, and has worked with a client roster that includes Natasha Bedingfield, Alexandra Richards, Isabella Rossellini, Justin Chambers, Fergie and Ciara. Patterson got his start as a club promoter while he was attending NYU, and later became an agent at Wilhelmina. He worked his way through the ranks for 14 years before becoming the president at age 31.
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BEVERLY JOHNSON

Supermodel Beverly Johnson is an accomplished actress, author, businesswoman, dedicated volunteer and mother. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Johnson became the first black supermodel. She has graced over 500 magazine covers and was the first African-American woman to be on the cover of VOGUE. She was also named as one of the 20th Century's 100 Most Influential People in the Fashion Industry by the New York Times and was featured on the cover of Glamour's 50th anniversary issue. An avid golfer, Johnson has also penned several books and has appeared on numerous hit TV shows including Girlfriends, Arli$$ and Law & Order.
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ROBERT VERDI

New Jersey native Robert Verdi got a taste for the finer things in life by learning from his Portuguese mother, a skilled dressmaker, and noshing on culinary delights prepared by his father, a French chef. As a teen he began designing jewelry, which he sold on the streets of Manhattan and later to highbrow stores like Barney’s and Bergdorf. He then became a TV host, a lifestyle expert and an in-demand stylist who works with A-list stars like Eva Longoria, Hugh Jackman and Mariska Hargitay. Verdi holds a degree from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, and in addition to writing fashion columns and hosting his own shows has even guest-starred as himself in The Devil Wears Prada.
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BETH OSTROSKY STERN

Pennsylvania native Beth Ostrosky was born in 1972 to an accomplished model who ushered her into fashion shows when she was very young. Ostrosky moved to New York City at 19 and was soon sent to Europe, where she spent four years doing European catalogues and magazines in Germany, Paris, Milan, South Africa and Spain. Upon returning to New York, Ostrosky continued her work in catalogues and national commercials. Although she has appeared in a handful of films, she doesn't consider herself an actress. Beth’s life and career would soon be turned upside down after one very special dinner party. Though neither was supposed to attend, Beth hit it off with Howard Stern at a New York City restaurant in 2000. While he was accustomed to the media hype, Beth was unprepared for all the attention she received when the two began dating. She remained in the background for some time, deflecting questions or avoiding the paparazzi altogether. Finally, after FHM readers ranked her among the Top 100 Sexiest Women of the Year, she decided to emerge from her shell and appeared on the cover. Since her relationship with Stern went public she's become a household name, regularly gracing magazine covers and working as a TV host. Beth and Howard were married in October 2008.
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FREDERIQUE

Frederique van der Wal is one of the most recognized faces in the modeling world, best known for her regular appearance as a Victoria's Secret model and Cosmo cover girl in the 1990s. The Dutch-born beauty, who has a bachelor's degree in economics, has taken her phenomenal global success in fashion and beauty and translated it into a career that spans the worlds of film, TV and business. Her sense of humor and style have earned van der Wal a large following; her success in modeling, acting and numerous beauty and business ventures have established her as an incredibly diverse personality. Her entrepreneurial ventures include her own line of lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear, a workout video, a signature fragrance, a calendar and her own website, Frederique.com. She has appeared as a guest lecturer at Harvard University as well as a guest speaker at Bear Stearns in New York.
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RACHEL HUNTER

Born in New Zealand, Rachel Hunter rose to prominence after posing as a Sports Illustrated model in 1989, when she quickly became one of the most-photographed cover models in the world. She quickly followed up her fame with a successful workout video that subsequently attracted her to the field of acting. Beginning with several TV appearances on The Drew Carey Show and as Judd Nelson’s lesbian girlfriend on Suddenly Susan, Hunter quickly made the transition into feature films, including Benchwarmers, You and Your Stupid Mate, Soul Mates and Macarthur Park. She also starred in the dramatic boxing film 12 Rounds with Brian Buzzini and Rosanna Arquette. Rachel currently resides in L.A., where she juggles her acting and modeling career along with her role as mother to son Liam and daughter Renee.
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