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Who will be Mpls.St. Paul Magazine's next real model?

Congratulations to Molly Oberstar, the Grand Prize Winner of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's "Do you want to be a real model?" contest!

Molly Oberstar, 20
VIDEOS:
Molly's reaction when she found out she won
Molly's "vote for me" video

Grand Prize Winner

Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 120
"I have physical attributes that would qualify me. . ."
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What she wins:
+ A consultation with local modeling agency Moore Creative Talent, Inc.
+ Hair cut and color from Nino Altobelli
+ Appearance in an upcoming issue of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine



Watch Molly's reaction when we revealed that she won:

The Runners Up

Andrea Eiken, 24

Final Round Finalist 

Blaine, MN
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 135
"I have what it takes to be a real model because that's. . ."
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Saarika Ellis, 18

Final Round Finalist

St. Paul, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 130
"I believe that I have what it takes to be a real model because of. . ."
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Kristine Sward, 25
 

Final Round Finalist

Woodbury, MN
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 112
"I have been modeling since I was six years old."
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The final four contestants meet the judges face-to-face!

 

 

 


"Do you want to be a real model?" Contest Top 20 Finalists


Voting Roundup:
Round One: Completed. The top three are: Kristine Sward, Rebecca Kanner, and Jessica Brazil.

Round Two: Completed. The top three are: Andrea Eiken, Saarika Ellis, and Ellen Burkhardt.

Round Three: Completed.  The scores were close!  The top four are: Molly Oberstar, Saarika EllisAndrea Eiken, and Kristine Sward.

Final Round: Vote on the top four from round three. The finalist with the most votes will be the Grand Prize Winner of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's "Do You Want to be a Real Model?" contest. FINAL voting goes through February 11.


And the winner is  . . watch the video now to see who won!

Vivian Aronson, 25

Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 98
"I am doing modeling in Minneapolis and NYC now."

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Ellen Burkhardt, 20

Round 2 Top 3

Burnsville, MN
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
"Being a model means more than having certain features. . ."
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Tiffany Wagenman, 26
St. Louis Park, MN
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 125
"I think it takes much more than just a pretty face. . ."
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Marit Woods, 21

Round 3 Judges' Pick

St. Paul, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 116
"I believe thus far in my life, being a model is. . ."
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Brianne Fast, 21

Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
"There are many rules to being a model."
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Lydia Habte, 22

St. Paul, MN
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 125
"I am very down-to-earth and hard-working."
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Justine Meierhofer, 21

Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 125
"I didn't spend a lifetime grooming myself to be. . ."
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Stephanie Mueller, 30
Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 128
"I think that the best photos are the ones that. . ."
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Stephanie Barnes, 22
Crystal, MN
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
"Well, I look African American but I'm actually Hispanic."
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Jessica Brazil, 23

Round 1 Top 3

Farmington, MN
Height:5'10"
Weight:135
"I have wanted to be a model for as long as I can remember."
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Cheryl Garnett, 18
Coon Rapids, MN
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 120
"I know I have what it takes to be a model..."
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Erin Huebscher, 24

Edina, MN
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 145
"I'm a true Minnesota girl at heart although I went to college in Iowa..."
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Rebecca Kanner, 32

Round 1 Top 3

St. Paul, MN
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 115
"I'm sassy and sweet, and always love striking a pose."
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Ines Kovacevic, 23

St. Louis Park, MN
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 135
"I have the drive, compassion, willpower, and strength to endure the commitment..."
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Sarah Marier, 24

Round 3 Judges' Pick

Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 125
"I am super flexible and easy-going (I personify the Minnesota spirit)."
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Brittney McCready, 20
Dellwood, MN
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140
"One of the most important qualities that a model should have..."
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Hatka Nadarevic, 20
Coon Rapids, MN
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 116
"I was born in Eastern Europe and am bilingual."
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Maria Nguyen, 23
New Brighton, MN
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 90
"I've always wanted to model since I was little..."
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Bekah Randall, 26
Minneapolis, MN
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 115
"I'm dedicated. I work out, eat right and make sure my body..."
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Michelle Zellman, 23
Farmington, MN
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 135
"Modeling has always been a dream of mine."
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What's it like to be a real model in the Twin Cities? Read what Mpls.St.Paul Magazine staff writer Steve Marsh found out about the local modeling scene.


Plus, see who sent us their pics and essay in hopes to be Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's next real model.

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