Allison Harvard
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Allison Elizabeth Harvard (born January 8, 1988) is an American fashion model and internet celebrity
. She is best known as the internet sensation "Creepychan." She was also the runner-up of the twelfth cycle
of America's Next Top Model
and is currently competing in Season 17 of America's Next Top Model "All Stars."
, and currently resides in Brooklyn
. Her artwork is featured in the novel The Story Told at Night by Lisa Kuznetsova.
In late 2005, Harvard gained notoriety as an internet meme
on 4chan, where she became known as "Creepy-chan" .
She was called first by Tyra Banks
four times, in episodes two, ten, twelve and thirteen (the first part of the finale). 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-analyzed her shoot. In episode six, she landed in the bottom two with contestant Tahlia Brookins because of her lackluster commercial and her one dimensional look, leading the judges to question her versatility.
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. 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. Despite her improvements and strong look, Harvard lost the competition to Teyona Anderson
, making Harvard the runner up.
Harvard is currently appearing on the seventeenth cycle of America's Next Top Model, the first All-Star edition of the show along with several returning models.. She also appeared on Extra (TV series)
, her prize for winning the Extra Challenge.
in Los Angeles
. Since America's Next Top Model
, Harvard has modeled for karmaloop.com. She has made an internet video with fourfour entitled "Fake Blood" and an "interview" with cat Winston. Her connection with 4chan
and America's Next Top Model
also made her the subject of her own Know Your Meme
episode.
Internet celebrity
An Internet celebrity, cyberstar or online celebrity is someone who has become famous by means of the Internet. Such fame is based less upon raw numbers, as with traditional media...
. She is best known as the internet sensation "Creepychan." She was also the runner-up of the twelfth cycle
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12 is the twelfth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the sixth season to air on The CW network. It premiered on March 4, 2009. The cycle's catch phrase is "Get In The Fold." The cycle's promotional song is Lady Gaga's "The Fame".The first half of the cycle took...
of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
and is currently competing in Season 17 of America's Next Top Model "All Stars."
Early life
Harvard grew up in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, and currently resides in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
. Her artwork is featured in the novel The Story Told at Night by Lisa Kuznetsova.
In late 2005, Harvard gained notoriety as an internet meme
Internet meme
The term Internet meme is used to describe a concept that spreads via the Internet. The term is a reference to the concept of memes, although the latter concept refers to a much broader category of cultural information.-Description:...
on 4chan, where she became known as "Creepy-chan" .
America's Next Top Model
Harvard successfully auditioned for Cycle 12 of America's Next Top Model. During the audition process, Harvard stated that she thought nose bleeds were pretty, and that she is fascinated by blood.She was called first by Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
four times, in episodes two, ten, twelve and thirteen (the first part of the finale). 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-analyzed her shoot. In episode six, she landed in the bottom two with contestant Tahlia Brookins because of her lackluster commercial and her one dimensional look, leading the judges to question her versatility.
During the finale episode of America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, Harvard gave a convincing Covergirl commercial and was hailed for her improvement from the previous commercial. 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. Despite her improvements and strong look, Harvard lost the competition to Teyona Anderson
Teyona Anderson
Teyona Anderson is an American fashion model, and the winner of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12.-America's Next Top Model:...
, making Harvard the runner up.
Harvard is currently appearing on the seventeenth cycle of America's Next Top Model, the first All-Star edition of the show along with several returning models.. She also appeared on Extra (TV series)
Extra (TV series)
Extra is an American entertainment television news program covering events and celebrities which debuted on September 5, 1994 in syndication. It is produced at Victory Studios in Glendale, California by Telepictures Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television Distribution...
, her prize for winning the Extra Challenge.
Career
Allison has signed with Nous Model ManagementNous Model Management
Nous Model Management is a modeling agency in Los Angeles founded by Kenya Knight in February 1998 and specializing in both new male and female high fashion print and runway models as well as representing many notable established models in the industry for their West Coast activities, the most...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. Since America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12 is the twelfth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the sixth season to air on The CW network. It premiered on March 4, 2009. The cycle's catch phrase is "Get In The Fold." The cycle's promotional song is Lady Gaga's "The Fame".The first half of the cycle took...
, Harvard has modeled for karmaloop.com. She has made an internet video with fourfour entitled "Fake Blood" and an "interview" with cat Winston. Her connection with 4chan
4chan
4chan is an English-language imageboard website. Launched on October 1, 2003, its boards were originally used for the posting of pictures and discussion of manga and anime...
and America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
also made her the subject of her own Know Your Meme
Know Your Meme
Know Your Meme is a web series originally from Rocketboom which documents various Internet memes and other online phenomena, and also investigates new and changing memes through research and the scientific method...
episode.